Experiences
Cape Borda Lightstation - Flinders Chase National Park
Cape Borda Lightstation is testament to a bygone era of travelling the open seas by sail. It is a monument to isolation and hardship.
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West End
Cape Borda Lighthouse is perched on cliffs overlooking Investigator Strait. Located on the north western corner of Kangaroo Island, this unique square lighthouse was built in 1858 and is steeped in European history.
The lightstation was established to guide ships entering the dangerous waters of Investigator Strait from the west. During colonisation, the South Australian settlement was almost entirely dependent on the shipping trade.
Take a self-guided tour around the Cape Borda Lightstation settlement. It will give you an insight into the early lightkeepers’ living conditions, and how isolation and a demanding routine dominated their often harsh lives.
After the self-guided tour, enjoy a stroll along one of the walking trails around the park including the Cliff Top Hike. This short trail through a picturesque rock garden takes you to a stone lookout that provides an ideal vantage point for spotting whales and dolphins.
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Admirals Arch
Admire the wonder of Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park — a stunning sea-carved rock bridge and home to playful Long Nosed fur seals.-
West End
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King George Beach
The main King George Beach is located at the river mouth.-
North Coast
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Kelly Hill Caves
Ready to step back in time? Kelly Hill Caves reopens with a brand-new experience with an audio-visual tour featuring narration and a dynamic light display.-
West End
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Bald Hill Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
Bald Hill provides spectacular views overlooking Murray Lagoon and is an ideal spot to observe a variety of wetland birds.-
South Coast
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Baudin Conservation Park Ironstone Hill Hike
This hike follows the coast east of Penneshaw along a section of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides views across Backstairs Passage-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Old Cemetery Kingscote
This cemetery holds the remains of the Early Settlement inhabitants who arrived on Kangaroo Island in 1836.-
Kingscote
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Seal Bay
As Kangaroo Island's premier tourist attraction, the award winning Seal Bay offers visitors an unforgettable wildlife experience.-
South Coast
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Kangaroo Island Spirits Distillery Experiences
A Gin and Whisky Distillery with a cellar door, an interpretive garden and a full production unit with experiences and events-
Cygnet River
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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
The 5000 acre Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the western end of Kangaroo Island.-
West End
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Cape Willoughby Heritage Trail
A 1.9km self-guided walking trails provide further insight into the lives of the early Lighthouse Keepers and the construction of the Lightstation.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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