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.
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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.
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Bales Beach
It's a neighbour to the popular attraction Seal Bay. Bales Beach is one of the few accessible surfing beaches along the south coast.-
South Coast
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Island Beehive
Visit Island Beehive to learn about Ligurian Bees. Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for this docile bee in 1885.-
Kingscote
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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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Bald Hill Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
Bald Hill provides spectacular views overlooking Murray Lagoon and is an ideal spot to observe a variety of wetland birds.-
South Coast
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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
The 5000 acre Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the western end of Kangaroo Island.-
West End
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Admirals Arch
Admire the wonder of Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park — a stunning sea-carved rock bridge and home to playful Long Nosed fur seals.-
West End
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Hanson Bay Beach
This small, secluded bay sits along the south coast of Kangaroo Island just west of the famous Kelly Hill Conservation Park.-
West End
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Prospect Hill
Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Enjoy rewarding views of the island.-
South Coast
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Baudin Conservation Park Ironstone Hill Hike
This hike follows the coast east of Penneshaw along a section of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides views across Backstairs Passage-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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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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