Experiences
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery on Kangaroo Island
A unique Aussie attraction & retail craft gallery that includes tours of the eucalyptus distillery, local produce & art, Café & KI Ciders Cellar Door
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South Coast
Find out what is so unique about the Emu Ridge attraction. Here you can learn how Australian Eucalyptus Oil is made, from the past to the present.
Emu Ridge is perfectly situated for island exploring, just 15 minutes from Kingscote, American River, and Parndana.
Eucalyptus oil was Australia’s first true export overseas and one of Kangaroo Islands major industries. Emu Ridge is now the only remaining commercial eucalyptus oil distillery in South Australia and is proud to have preserved a major part of Kangaroo Island’s heritage and history, producing eucalyptus oil that is unique to the world.
The award-winning Emu Ridge site has an excellent retail outlet that offers an extensive range of local produce, art, craft and historical memorabilia. Emu Ridge manufactures and retails Eucalyptus oil and a large range of associated natural products.
They also offer guided and self-guided tours that take visitors through the distillery.
Emu Ridge has a cafe area that offers meals, light snacks, coffee and drinks. There is also the cellar door where you can try their award-winning Kangaroo Island Cider. They have indoor and two large outdoor eating areas, including a picnic area, which are also available for events. The dining area offers a fully licensed bar.
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery is a family and pet-friendly venue.
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Inspiration Outdoors Walking Tours - Kangaroo Island
For over 20 years, Inspiration Outdoors have been leading small group-guided walking holidays to extraordinary natural areas of Australia.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Island Beehive
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Kingscote
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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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Lashmar Conservation Park
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
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South Coast
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Beyeria Walk
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South Coast
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Bald Hill Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
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South Coast
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Rose Cottage Farm
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North Coast
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Red Banks Beach
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American River
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Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park
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West End
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