Experiences
Prospect Hill
Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Enjoy rewarding views of the island.
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South Coast
Matthew Flinders climbed Prospect Hill when navigating the North Coast of Kangaroo Island to determine his bearings in 1802.
Today, visitors can climb this steep sand hill via 500 steps to see beauitful panoramic views of Pelican Lagoon and Pennington Bay.
The Prospect Hill Stairs and lookout were upgraded in 2018/2019 , constructed using stainless steel fittings and fibre reinforced polymer stairs and structural members.
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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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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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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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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
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Antechamber Bay
Located on the north coast of Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island overlooking Backstairs Passage. Antechamber Bay beach is a 4.2 km long, northeast facing beach.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Penneshaw Beach
Penneshaw Beach (Hog Bay) is 600 m long and faces the northeast. There is a reserve and low foredune running the length of the beach.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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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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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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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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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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