Experiences
Bay of Shoals Wines Experiences
Bay of Shoals is a coastal winery situated on historic Reeves Farm, one of South Australia’s first settlements and former home to Augustus Reeves.
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Kingscote
Bay of Shoals is a coastal winery situated on historic Reeves Farm, one of South Australia’s first European settlements and former home to Augustus Reeves, the first postmaster on Kangaroo Island. The winery, which was recently rated a 4.5 star winery in the 2021 Halliday Wine Companion, was established by Dr John Willoughby in 1993 and remains in his ownership today.
The first vines were planted on the hillsides in 1993 and the riesling vines are thought to be the closest to the sea in the Southern Hemisphere, at just 30 metres from the waters edge.
Bay of Shoals wines offer an authentic Kangaroo Island product, with fruit being Estate-grown, harvested, and made into wine on site at the property. The estate has over fifteen hectares of established vines producing ten grape varieties that benefit from a true maritime climate, which enhances the fruit flavours. In 2016 the winery produced three bottle fermented sparkling wines, chardonnay, rosé and shiraz.
Our wines offer a refined elegant style reflecting the natural fruit characters of each grape variety.
Bay of Shoals vineyard, winery and cellar door offer spectacular views, hamper lunches, cellar door tastings and wine sales – all just five minutes from Kingscote.
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Old Wisanger School
The Old Wisanger School was opened in 1884. Visitors can walk through the building and view photos and old test books in their original setting.-
North Coast
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Waterfall Creek Hike - Flinders Chase National Park
Explore the scenic Waterfall Creek Hike in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island — a trail through native bushland leading to a seasonal waterfall.-
West End
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Kangaroo Island Wool Experiences
Experience the Artistry of Wool at Kangaroo Island Wool's Captivating Mill Tour! Unveil the fascinating journey of how raw wool transforms into world class garments.-
Cygnet River
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Raptor Domain
Raptor Domain is home to the only free flight Birds of Prey presentation in South Australia. As well as daily Reptile presentations.-
South Coast
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Return Road Hike - Flinders Chase National Park
This undulating hike follows the lightkeepers’ old cart track which transported suppliers between Harveys Return and Cape Borda.-
West End
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Rob's Shearing and Sheepdogs
Meet Rob and his Kelpie dogs, as they share this most Australian experience with visitors.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Tadpole Cove Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
This walk combines unusual coastal scenery with early settlement heritage sites.-
South Coast
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Bay of Shoals
The Bay of Shoals is circular in shape, with the northern and southern shoreline separated by a small tidal creek.-
Kingscote
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Fish Cannery Walking Trail
A trail through the scrub to the ruins of a fish cannery built in the late 1890s.-
American River
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Research and Discovery Coastal Tours, Kangaroo Island (RAD KI)
RADKI offers guests a rare insight into the largely unexplored North Western coastline of Kangaroo Island.-
North Coast
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