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
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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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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Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum
The Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum is a modern historical display telling the stories of the development of the soldier settlement scheme in the early 1950s.-
Parndana
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Boxing Bay Beach
Within Boxing Bay are two beaches composed of both sand and boulders.-
Kingscote
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The Cairn
The Cairn - Indicates the site of the first Post Office. The South Australian Company store houses were constructed on this site.-
Kingscote
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King George Beach
The main King George Beach is located at the river mouth.-
North Coast
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Kangaroo Island Trails
Kangaroo Island Trails offers day tours on Kangaroo Island that cater to the gourmet food and wine enthusiast .-
Kingscote
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Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail
The newly developed Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail is now open and already welcoming and amazing visitors of all ages.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Red Banks Beach
The colourful cliffs of Red Banks, 15 minutes north of American River, rank among the island's best-kept secrets.-
American River
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Admirals Arch
Admiral's Arch is a natural rock arch created by amazing forces of nature. You can often view seals and their pups from the boardwalk.-
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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