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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.

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  • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
Situated in the easternmost point of Kangaroo Island, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse was the first lighthouse to be built in South Australia in 1852. It stands 27 metres high with 102 steps to the lookout tower, and offers stunning panoramic view across Backstairs Passage and the Kangaroo Island coastline Self-guided walking trails provide further insight into the lives of the early Lighthouse Keepers and the construction of the Lightstation. A 1.9-kilometre loop walk commences from the Visitors Centre.

Other experiences of interest

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  • Island Beach

    Fringed by dense bush land and home to wallabies, kangaroos and Roseburg goannas. A range of bird life, including pelicans and the endangered Hooded plover.
    • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
    Find out more about Island Beach

  • The Cairn

    The Cairn - Indicates the site of the first Post Office. The South Australian Company store houses were constructed on this site.
    • Kingscote
    Find out more about The Cairn

  • Penneshaw Beach

    Penneshaw Beach (Hog Bay) is 600 m long and faces the northeast. There is a reserve and low foredune running the length of the beach.
    • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
    Find out more about Penneshaw Beach