Experiences
Cape du Couedic Lighthouse
Discover the historic Cape du Couedic Lighthouse in Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island. Explore rugged coastal views, wildlife, and rich maritime heritage.
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West End
Cape du Couedic Lighthouse is included with your Flinders Chase entry permit or Kangaroo Island Tour Pass. (please note there is no access inside)
The lighthouse which was constructed between 1906–1909, consists of a tower built from 2,000 pieces of local stone, together with three four-roomed cottages to house the head keeper and two assistants with their families. The light characteristic shows two flashes every ten seconds, emitted at a focal plane height of 103 metres (338 feet). A Fresnel lens made by Chance Brothers is used there.
For many of its early years the site was inaccessible by land. Stores, materials and equipment brought by boat to Weirs Cove and were hauled up to the lighthouse by a flying fox winching system originally powered by a pair of horses.
Today the lighthouse is automated.
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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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Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Wilderness Protection Area
Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park is located on the southern coast of Kangaroo Island approximately 40 kilometres south west of Kingscote.-
South Coast
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Fireball Bates Trail
George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide & Nocturnal Tours
Kangaroo Hire a Guide offers four-wheel drive tours with itineraries that allow you to discover the most interesting sites on Kangaroo Island.-
Kingscote
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Walk Kangaroo Island
It’s amazing what you see when you slow down to a natural pace – the tiny details, the big sky.-
Cygnet River
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Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Set over 50 acres and home to over 500 animals, visitors can spend time with some of Australia's unique wildlife in a fun, educational environment.-
South Coast
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Australian Red Gum Gallery
Australian Red Gum products are hand turned from Kangaroo Island timbers that were relics of huge trees that once graced the western end of Kangaroo-
Parndana
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Brown Beach
A sheltered and easily accessible beach suitable for families with children and great for swimming, snorkelling or fossicking for shells.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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King George Beach
The main King George Beach is located at the river mouth.-
North 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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