Kangaroo Island beaches to still discover

Redbanks Beach

Maybe one of the Island’s best-kept secrets, Redbanks is a 15-minute drive north of American River. As its name suggests, the banks of the cliff are red, orange, and yellow, quite different from the rest of the Island. The most spectacular time to view is at sunset when the cliffs ‘glow’. There is no infrastructure at Redbanks, but take a walk down the track carefully to the beach. It is beautiful for a late afternoon walk and beach-combing. The cliffs are spectacular.

Bales Beach

The majority of people who visit Seal Bay Conservation Park drive right past Bales Beach. As you enter the park, Seal Bay turn-off is to the right, and Bales Beach is to the left. Once you turn left, make use of the day use area, have a BBQ or a picnic, then drive on further to stretch your legs on the beach. You are unlikely to find Australian Sea Lions at Bales Beach. Those Sea Lions are picky with their beaches! Just remember that Bales Beach still forms part of the Seal Bay Conservation Park, so there is no fishing allowed, however, you can swim …. but let’s be honest there are better places to swim! If you walk to the very western end, you will find astonishing caves and rockpools, filled with starfish. Make sure you check this one out.

Don’t be surprised if you come across Long-nosed seals taking some time out on the warm sea grass washed ashore. Just keep your distance, give them some space. There is also many bird species that call the bay their home. The road ends in what is commonly known as The Sewer, or Sewer Beach, a popular surfing location.

Antechamber Bay

Antechamber Bay is only just starting to be noticed by people traveling on Kangaroo Island. The locals know all about it and would prefer to keep it quiet, but it is time to let the cat out of the bag. Where to start? The beach itself is connected to the mouth of a salt river, called Chapman River, which is fed by Lashmar Lagoon. When the lagoon floods in winter, the river mouth on the beach will open, and flood through. The river itself is part of the Lashmar Conservation Park, is a spectacular camping location. The kids will love it! But Antechamber Beach holds lots of interesting facts. Accessed from the north side of Chapman River, Antechamber is a 4.2 km long white sandy beach, fantastic for fishing, walking, and birdwatching. There is also an old jetty at the end of the beach approximately 3km from the northern car park, where many stories of great fishing have been told. But don't tell anyone we told you!