Experiences
King George Beach
The main King George Beach is located at the river mouth.
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North Coast
The main King George Beach is located at the river mouth.
It is a 220 m long white sand beach, backed by a 100 m wide foredune and farm land, with the river draining across the eastern end of the beach. The beach receives waves averaging about 1 m which maintain a 50 m to occasionally 100 m wide bar, usually with a rip against the eastern rocks. Jagged rock platforms and backing cliffs border the beach.
Swimming
The only beach suitable for swimming is the main King George River mouth beach, but this is surrounded by private farmland with no public access. All the other beaches are dominated by rocks and reefs.
Good fishing spots abound along this rocky-reefy shoreline.
The best place to see an example of a cobble-boulder beach is at the King George Beach access point. This location also provides good access to rocky fishing locations.
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Stokes Bay Beach
Voted Australia's Best Beach in 2023, Stokes Bay, located on Kangaroo Island's north coast, is protected from the pounding surf by a giant rockpool.-
North Coast
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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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Pilgrim by Eleanor Downs
Pilgrim is a wonderful boutique, nestled in the heart of Parndana, Kangaroo Island. With its blend of French antiques, sustainable fashion, homewares, Kangaroo Island products-
Parndana
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Kingscote Tidal Pool
The Kingscote Tidal Pool is located on the Kingscote Foreshore near the wharf. Sea water flows in and out of the pool.-
Kingscote
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Penneshaw Penguin Centre
The Penneshaw Penguin Centre (PPC) provides tours to educate the public about a very special sea bird found on Kangaroo Island- the little penguin!-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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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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Pennington Bay Beach
Pennington Bay sits on the southern coastline of Kangaroo Island. It is a stunning bay that is famous for its surfing.-
American River
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Baudin Beach
Baudin Beach located on the Dudley Peninsula was named in 2002 after the French navigator Nicolas Baudin in honor of his exploration of Kangaroo Island-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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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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Chapman River
Chapman River is an ideal location for swimming, fishing and birdwatching.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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