Experiences
Fireball Bates Trail
George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.
He joined a sealing expedition in 1823, jumping ship in Kangaroo Island 13 years before settlers arrived.
The trail begins at the Kangaroo Island Visitor Information Centre and loops down to near the ferry and back. There are interpretive signs along the way. It is an easy walk of 3km and takes 1-2 hours to complete.
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Red Banks Beach
The colourful cliffs of Red Banks, 15 minutes north of American River, rank among the island's best-kept secrets.-
American River
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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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Rebuild Independence Project
The Rebuild Independence Project is a volunteer group that is re-creating the first vessel ever built in South Australia - the 45ft United States Schooner-
American River
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Brownlow Beach
Brownlow is a small beachfront settlement located 2 km south of Kingscote. The 1.5 km long settlement is fronted by a narrow high tide beach.-
Kingscote
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Frenchman's Rock
The rock, named Frenchman's Rock, was inscribed by the members of Nicolas Baudin's crew on the ship Le Geographe in 1803.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Antechamber Bay
Located on the north coast of Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island overlooking Backstairs Passage. Antechamber Bay beach is a 4.2 km long, northeast facing beach.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Boxing Bay Beach
Within Boxing Bay are two beaches composed of both sand and boulders.-
Kingscote
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Kangaroo Island Living Honey Farm Gate Shop
Kangaroo Island Living Honey's Farm Gate Shop is set among the workings of the Honey Farm.-
South Coast
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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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Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area
This park is a rugged wilderness featuring iconic landmarks such as the world-famous Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.-
West End
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