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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Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide & Nocturnal Tours
Kangaroo Hire a Guide offers four-wheel drive tours with itineraries that allow you to discover the most interesting sites on Kangaroo Island.-
Kingscote
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Old Wisanger School
The Old Wisanger School was opened in 1884. Visitors can walk through the building and view photos and old test books in their original setting.-
North Coast
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Brown Beach
A sheltered and easily accessible beach suitable for families with children and great for swimming, snorkelling or fossicking for shells.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures
Let Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures show you a different side of Kangaroo Island and its wonderful marine wonderland.-
North 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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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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Fish Cannery Walking Trail
A trail through the scrub to the ruins of a fish cannery built in the late 1890s.-
American River & Surrounds
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Untamed Escapes - Kangaroo Island
Untamed Escapes connects travellers from all walks of life with adventure, wildlife, wellness and epicurean experiences in nature. -
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Old Mulberry Tree
Old Mulberry Tree is a tree located at Reeves Point in Kingscote on Kangaroo Island.-
Kingscote
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Lashmar Conservation Park
A favourite for beach lovers, Lashmar Conservation Park adjoins the long sandy beach at Antechamber Bay.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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