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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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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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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Penneshaw Maritime And Folk Museum
The Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum is a National Trust Museum situated in Penneshaw on the Dudley Peninsula at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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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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Western River Cove Beach
Western River Cove is one of the nicer beaches on the entire island, and well worth the winding drive out to the coast.-
West End
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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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Pelican Lagoon
Pelican Lagoon is a seawater lagoon located on the north coast of Kangaroo Island about 18.7 kilometres south east of Kingscote.-
American River & Surrounds
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Exceptional Kangaroo Island E-Bikes
Exceptional Kangaroo Island has recently launched a new electric bike (e-bike) circuit through the Cygnet Valley, exploring a range of landscapes, wildlife habitat, heritage, a-
Cygnet River
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Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
Nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered at every step of the five-day trek, on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.-
West End
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