Experiences
Penneshaw Market
Penneshaw Markets is a showcase for local artists, gardeners, growers, authors, photographers, artisans, and small-scale food producers in a social village atmosphere.
-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
Penneshaw Markets is a showcase for local artists, gardeners, growers, authors, photographers, artisans, and small-scale food producers in a social village atmosphere.
Stay for an Island specialty lunch in the scenic backdrop of our town Oval or visit the local cafes and restaurants for a freshly prepared meal.
Spend a lazy afternoon on the beach or enjoy one of the many walks around Penneshaw including Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, Wallaby Track, Ironhill hike and the Walking Penneshaw guide. Visit the Maritime Museum to learn of the early settlers and their pioneer life styles.
Penneshaw Market Days are held the first Sunday of every month, plus Easter Sunday, from October – April as well as to welcome every cruise ship arrival. Discount ferry fares apply for walk on market day travel.
In the event of adverse weather, the market falls back to Penneshaw Hall which is adjacent the Oval.
Additional markets may be scheduled during the recess period. Information is available on the Penneshaw Market Facebook page.
-
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
-
-
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery on Kangaroo Island
A unique Aussie attraction & retail craft gallery that includes tours of the eucalyptus distillery, local produce & art, Café & KI Ciders Cellar Door-
South Coast
-
-
Rebuild Independence Project
The Rebuild Independence Project is a volunteer group that is re-creating the first vessel ever built in South Australia - the 45ft United States Schooner-
American River
-
-
Kool Tours
Come along with Kool Tours and gain an understanding of the history and knowledge of the local Tribes of southern South Australia. -
-
Curley Creek Hike - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
Walkers will not only discover a large range of birdlife but also a variety of vegetation communities.-
South Coast
-
-
Frenchman's Rock
The rock, named Frenchman's Rock, was inscribed by the members of Nicolas Baudin's crew on the ship Le Geographe in 1803.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
-
-
Duck Lagoon
Here you may observe the birdlife on the Lagoon from the shelter of the bird hide.-
Cygnet River
-
-
Tadpole Cove Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
This walk combines unusual coastal scenery with early settlement heritage sites.-
South Coast
-
-
Cape Willoughby Heritage Trail
A 1.9km self-guided walking trails provide further insight into the lives of the early Lighthouse Keepers and the construction of the Lightstation.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
-
-
Cape Willoughby Lightstation - Cape Willoughby Conservation Park
Situated in the easternmost point of Kangaroo Island, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse was the first lighthouse to be built in South Australia in 1852.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
-