Experiences
Hope Cottage National Trust Museum
One of three original cottages built at Kingscote in 1856. The cottage has a collection of items depicting the early settlement of Kingscote.
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Kingscote
Hope Cottage National Trust Museum is one of three original cottages built at Kingscote in 1856.
The cottage has a collection of items depicting the early settlement of Kingscote, the site of South Australia's first official settlement, including the history of many early pioneers, photographs, automobile memorabilia, laundry display and an original cellar that can be viewed.
The display includes a large range of obsolete farm machinery, tractors and engines including the Ruston Hornsby engine which powered the electricity supply for Kingscote before the introduction of electricity from the mainland and a restored pre-diesel internal combustion engine. Some of the tractors and motor vehicles are still operational and more items are regularly obtained and restored.
The Lighthouse tower with light assembly was brought from Cape Willoughby when it became obsolete with the introduction of mainland electricity to Kangaroo Island in 1968. A good view of the town can be seen from the balcony of the tower.
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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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Cape Willoughby Lightstation - Cape Willoughby Conservation Park
Situated in the easternmost point of Kangaroo Island, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse was the first lighthouse to be built in South Australia in 1852.-
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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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-
South Coast
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Return Road Hike - Flinders Chase National Park
This undulating hike follows the lightkeepers’ old cart track which transported suppliers between Harveys Return and Cape Borda.-
West End
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Rob's Shearing and Sheepdogs
Meet Rob and his Kelpie dogs, as they share this most Australian experience with visitors.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Flour Cask Bay Beach
A long and variable bay ranging from high to very low energy beaches, with little development other than the access road.-
South Coast
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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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Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park
Perched above the sea in Flinders Chase National Park, the impressive Remarkable Rocks form what appear to be a cluster of precariously balanced granite boulders.-
West End
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MacGillivray Post Office | Emu Ridge
Emu Ridge is proud to preserve the history of the MacGillivray Post Office offering a glimpse into the past and celebrating South Australia's postal heritage.-
South Coast
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