Experiences
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.
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South Coast
Preserving the MacGillivray Post Office: A Journey Through Time
Emu Ridge, a family-owned establishment since 1991, is proud to preserve the history of the MacGillivray Post Office, located in the heart of Kangaroo Island. Situated between Kingscote, Parndana, and American River, Emu Ridge offers a glimpse into the past, celebrating South Australia's postal heritage.
The post office originally stood on the opposite side of the farm, owned by FH Faulding. After the property changed hands, including being divided among soldier settlers in the 1950s, the post office was relocated to the Burns family's new homestead in the late '50s. Despite facing closure in 1950, local residents ensured the post office continued until it closed officially in 1952.
In the 1960s, the post office was moved closer to the Burns’ homestead and eventually repurposed by Larry Turner, who grew yabbies before turning his focus to eucalyptus oil. The post office was then relocated to its current site, where it became the original shop for Emu Ridge.
Today, the MacGillivray Post Office stands as a museum showcasing the island’s postal history. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours or opt for a personalized guided experience to explore this fascinating piece of Kangaroo Island’s past.
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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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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.-
Kingscote
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Tadpole Cove Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
This walk combines unusual coastal scenery with early settlement heritage sites.-
South Coast
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Point Ellen
At Vivonne Bay western headland, Point Ellen provides photographers with spectacular coastal scenery views with the Southern Ocean sending its waves crashing on to the-
South Coast
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Platypus Waterholes Walk - Flinders Chase National Park
Visit the Platypus Waterhole in Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, for a rare chance to spot elusive platypus in their natural habitat amid bushland.-
West End
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Beyeria Walk
Beyeria Walk is a short stroll through Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee with broombush understorey. Beyeria Conservation Park was named after the endemic Turpentine Bush.-
South Coast
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Art by Design Kangaroo Island
Art by Design showcases the art work of award winning, established and emerging artists in an exclusive blend of the best island inspired artwork.-
Kingscote
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Old Cemetery Kingscote
This cemetery holds the remains of the Early Settlement inhabitants who arrived on Kangaroo Island in 1836.-
Kingscote
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Fireball Bates Trail
George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.-
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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