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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Christmas Cove
Christmas Cove on the western side of the Penneshaw town, has been converted into a small boat harbour .-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Prospect Hill
Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Enjoy rewarding views of the island.-
South Coast
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Duck Lagoon
Here you may observe the birdlife on the Lagoon from the shelter of the bird hide.-
Cygnet River
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Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre
Step into a world of natural wonders at the newly built Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre. Located on Kangaroo Island, this state-of-the-art facility welcomes-
West End
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Solstice Kangaroo Island
Solstice Kangaroo Island is located in the Wisanger Hills near Emu Bay on stunning Kangaroo Island only a short drive from Kingscote.-
North Coast
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Kangaroo Island Bush Getaway Adventures
Kangaroo Island Bush Getaway offers a unique quadbike adventure tour around picturesque farmland and bushland.-
West End
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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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Emu Bay Beach
The beach ranks among the most popular due to its clear waters, long shoreline with direct vehicle access.-
North Coast
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Cape Borda Lightstation - Flinders Chase National Park
Cape Borda Lightstation is testament to a bygone era of travelling the open seas by sail. It is a monument to isolation and hardship.-
West End
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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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