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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Nepean Bay Beach
Nepean Bay is a bay located on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island.-
American River
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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours provides a world class eco experience.-
Parndana
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Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
A unique Aussie attraction & retail craft gallery that includes tours of the eucalyptus distillery, local produce & art, Café & KI Ciders Cellar Door-
South Coast
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Island Beehive
Visit Island Beehive to learn about Ligurian Bees. Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for this docile bee in 1885.-
Kingscote
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Kangaroo Island Living Honey
Join Kangaroo Island Living Honey for an authentic beekeeping experience, or take one of their educational tours. You will be amazed!-
South Coast
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Penneshaw Maritime And Folk Museum
The Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum is a National Trust Museum situated in Penneshaw on the Dudley Peninsula at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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George Turners Castle Lights
George Turner is a 3rd generation islander who is retired and has a hobby for all visitors and locals to the island to enjoy. Located-
North Coast
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Penneshaw Market
Penneshaw Markets is a showcase for local artists, gardeners, growers, authors, photographers, artisans, and small-scale food producers in a social village atmosphere.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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The Cairn
The Cairn - Indicates the site of the first Post Office. The South Australian Company store houses were constructed on this site.-
Kingscote
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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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