Top 5 Things to do on Kangaroo Island with Kids

Fun things to do in Kangaroo Island that the Whole Family will enjoy

Planning a trip to Kangaroo Island with kids is easy because this holiday destination has so much to offer. If you’re looking for ways to keep the whole family entertained, here’s a list of our favourite things to do in Kangaroo Island with kids.

1. All About Adventure

Little Sahara Adventure Centre, Vivonne Bay

Set aside a few hours to visit award-winning Little Sahara, Kangaroo Island’s top eco-adventure centre. It’s anything but little with its massive dunes, large landscape and unique animal life. Go sandboarding, tobogganing, fat biking, buggy touring or take a guided walking tour and learn something new.

Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action, Vivonne Bay

Gear up for some action-filled outdoor fun at Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action. Ride quad bikes through 500 acres of bushland, kayak on the Harriet River, and explore a part of the island that normally isn’t accessible to the public. There’s something here for kids of all ages.

Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures, Emu Bay

Come here for a Kangaroo Island dolphin swim and tour. The spectacular dolphin pods swim right up to you to say hello, or swim alongside the boat while you sip on a beverage and nibble on some homemade snacks. These protected waters are propeller-free zones, making them safe for both your family and the marine life.

2. Slow Down and Take it Easy

Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, Penneshaw

This walking trail is a delight for the whole family. At 1.5 kilometres long, the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail meanders through the bushland and features dry limestone walls, pink gum stepping logs, picnic spots, tree bridges and scenic sites to sit and admire the views of Penneshaw.

Rock Pools, Stokes Bay

Stokes Bay is on the north coast of the island. There are many smaller, sheltered pools around the large one, which are all safe for swimming. The smaller pools are also great for snorkelling. Come face to face with the beautiful fish that thrive in these slightly warmer waters alongside the open sea.

Fishing on Kangaroo Island, multiple locations

Fishing is fantastic for slowing down and whiling away your time. The island is one of the best fishing locations in Australia, with plenty of bays, jetties and beaches to fish from. Catch King George whiting, salmon, garfish and squid among plenty of other species. There is no age restriction when fishing on Kangaroo Island, making it an activity that everybody can enjoy. If you are after a real adventure, then join in on a fishing charter, and let our locals show you where to find them.


3. Wonderful Wildlife

Seal Bay Conservation Park

This park offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Australian sea lions up-close and walk along the beach while seal pups play, mothers nurse their young and bulls compete for supremacy. The bay is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, with a boardwalk that leads to several viewing spots.

Raptor Domain, Seal Bay

Raptor Domain presents educational, interactive and exciting talks about birds that the centre rescues and cares for. Presentations usually take an hour and feature many species of birds of prey including owls, kookaburras, eagles, among other birds. You might also meet a few snakes, lizards, spiders and scorpions in a safe environment.

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, Duncan

Previously known as Parndana Wildlife Park, this popular family attraction is jam-packed with over 600 native Australian animals. From cuddling koalas and encountering little penguins to feeding kangaroos and meeting marmosets, the kids will have a blast.


4. Something Unique

George’s Castle, Wisanger

Close to Emu Bay is George Turner’s castle, a quirky building that’s difficult to miss. What was once a home has been turned into a castle filled with unicorns, swords and other curious objects, which is quite a spectacle for kids and adults alike. At Christmas, more than 50,000 lights at the castle are on display.

Kingscote Silo Art, Kingscote

Kangaroo Island’s latest tourist attraction is a mural that stands 25 metres tall. A breathtaking painting of a kangaroo and two of the island’s endangered glossy black cockatoos now adorns the Kingscote silos. As a tribute to the island’s amazing wildlife, this silo art is a wonderful place to take the kids, and is spectacular at night.


5. Eats and Treats

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, Macgillivray

This casual eatery serves light meals with a menu that includes a cider tasting paddle, and a kids tasting paddle of flavoured milk, juice and water. Taste complimentary eucalyptus and honey sweets and learn about the history of the distillery. The outdoor play area will keep the kids entertained while you eat.

False Cape Wines, Dudley East

The relatively new False Cape Wines is a family-friendly cellar door with a kids menu plus an enclosed lawn, children’s playground, basketball backboard and animal viewing area that’s safe for children of all ages. Sit back, relax and appreciate the award-winning wine that honours sustainable wine practices, while the little ones have the time of their lives.

Dudley Wines, Penneshaw

Boasting beautiful indoor and outdoor seating, Dudley Wines is a scenic spot where you can enjoy a pizza or platter with your beverage. The outdoor play area is fully equipped and there’s a one-hole, one-par golf course at the top of the hill—see if you can land your ball in one of the boats across the gully!

Clifford’s Honey Farm, Kingscote

This honey farm stocks honey, biscuits, chutney, and jams, and there’s also outdoor seating to pause and indulge in Jenny Clifford’s famous honey ice cream. The island’s famous honey once featured in a range of ice creams with specialty ingredients by Connoisseur Ice Cream. Kangaroo Island honey flavour was developed in collaboration with local chef Kate Sumner. It is no longer available, but happily the local honey ice cream is also a connoisseur’s delight! The farm has a play area with a sandpit, toys and a kid’s cubby house.


A family eating Ice cream at Clifford Honey Farm

A Vibrant Destination that Appeals to Everybody

Kangaroo Island is such a diverse, beautiful place that it appeals to people of different age groups, interests, and abilities, which makes it perfect for a family holiday. The island is made up of eight regions spread across more than 4,500 kilometres of land with a rich history and culture. Discover each of the regions while you embrace the many family-friendly opportunities to reconnect with nature, meet Australia’s amazing wildlife, taste the best wines, and create sweet memories with the kids that will last a lifetime.


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Nature and Wildlife, Food and Wine, Adventure, or Relaxation. Kangaroo Island has it all, and more.

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