Experiences
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
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American River & Surrounds
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 "Independence." The original Schooner was built on the banks of an inlet, where now stands the town of American River. She was built by American sealers from Stonington in Connecticut, USA, in 1803, who sailed here in their Brig "Union".
The vessel is being built in the RIG Boathouse, which is at the entrance to the American River Wharf. Visit us and learn about the "Union" and "Independence". Discover their association with the great explorers Nicolas Baudin and Matthew Flinders.
The vessel is being built entirely by voluntary labour and we estimate that we will need another three to five years to complete. Once finished visitors will be able to climb aboard and go for a short sail around the beautiful Eastern Cove and learn how these old sailing vessels were handled.
Looking for refreshments? The adjoining licensed water front Deck Cafe, with ample parking, looks out over the anchorage. While away the time over a delicious lunch or coffee and watch the many birds, and maybe our resident seal or dolphin.
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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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Timber Creek Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
This walk at Murray Lagoon offers the visitor a chance to see birds such as ducks, swans and waders.-
South Coast
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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
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Brownlow Beach
Brownlow is a small beachfront settlement located 2 km south of Kingscote. The 1.5 km long settlement is fronted by a narrow high tide beach.-
Kingscote
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Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action
Adventure awaits with Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action — experience quad biking, sandboarding, kayaking, and more in the island’s wild and rugged landscapes.-
South Coast
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Strawbridge Point
Strawbridge Point lies directly opposite the American River settlement and forms the sandy eastern side of the inlet.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Kingscote Tidal Pool
The Kingscote Tidal Pool is located on the Kingscote Foreshore near the wharf. Sea water flows in and out of the pool.-
Kingscote
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Kool Tours
Come along with Kool Tours and gain an understanding of the history and knowledge of the local Tribes of southern South Australia. -
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Point Ellen
At Vivonne Bay western headland, Point Ellen provides photographers with spectacular coastal scenery views with the Southern Ocean sending its waves crashing on to the-
South Coast
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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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