Adventurous walking and hiking on Kangaroo Island

Explore the Kangaroo Island Wilderness, trail the scenic terrain, leaving no stone unturned.

Kangaroo Island views are worth the trip. With breathtaking scenery across a whole range of terrains, there's options for casual walkers and serious hikers alike. There are plenty of hiking and bushwalking trails for visitors of all fitness levels.

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Bush Walking Kangaroo Island


Challenging walks

Strap on your boots and make your way into Kangaroo Island's intricate network of walking trails. These hikes test the limits of physical strength and mental endurance. However, it is well worth it for the breathtaking views across the pristine wilderness.

Pace yourself

Travel along the Kangaroo Islands coastline, taking in remote beaches, flora and fauna, cliffs and experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife with a memorable encounter at every turn.

Highlights

Discover the beauty, mystery and history by foot along Kangaroo Island's 4500km2 landscape. Kangaroo Island is a 'big island' ensure you allow adequate time to appreciate all that is on offer.

Please consider the possible weather conditions can change very quickly, it is recommended that you always take drinking water, a jacket and a sun hat.

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    Three Town Walks

    Walking the Dudley Peninsula

    • Baudin Conservation Park Ironstone Hill Hike

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This hike follows the coast east of Penneshaw along a section of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides…
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    • Cape Willoughby Heritage Trail

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Natural Attractions
      A 1.9km self-guided walking trails provide further insight into the lives of the early Lighthouse Keepers and the construction…
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    • Fireball Bates Trail

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
      George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.
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    • Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Natural Attractions
      The newly developed Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail is now open and already welcoming and amazing visitors of all ages.
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    Sculpture Trail
    Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail
    Plan your adventure with our interactive
    Kangaroo Island Map

    Walking American River

    • Prospect Hill

      • South Coast
      Landmarks and Buildings
      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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    • Fish Cannery Walking Trail

      • American River
      Natural Attractions
      A trail through the scrub to the ruins of a fish cannery built in the late 1890s.
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    Pelican Lagoon from Prospect Hill
    Prospect Hill

    Walking Kingscote

    • Kingscote Town Walk

      • Kingscote
      Trails
      A beautiful town perched between Nepean Bay and the Bay of Shoals.
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    • Kingscote Art Trail

      • Kingscote
      Trails
      Wander around the town of Kingscote and look out for intriguing street art scattered throughout and often in unexpected places.
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    Walking the South Coast

    • Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Wilderness Protection Area

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves
      Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park is located on the southern coast of Kangaroo Island approximately 40 kilometres south west of…
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    • Curley Creek Hike - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Walkers will not only discover a large range of birdlife but also a variety of vegetation communities.
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    • Bald Hill Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Bald Hill provides spectacular views overlooking Murray Lagoon and is an ideal spot to observe a variety of wetland birds.
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    • Tadpole Cove Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This walk combines unusual coastal scenery with early settlement heritage sites.
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    • Timber Creek Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This walk at Murray Lagoon offers the visitor a chance to see birds such as ducks, swans and waders.
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    • Beyeria Walk

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Beyeria Walk is a short stroll through Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee with broombush understorey. Beyeria Conservation…
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    Walking the West End

    • Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

      • West End
      Natural Attractions
      Nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered at every step of the five-day trek, on the Kan­ga­roo Island Wilder­ness Trail.
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    • Ravine Hike

      • West End
      Trails
      Explore the Valley of the Cassowaries, after the now extinct dwarf emu. Take a walk into the valley, and arrive at a secluded…
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    • Return Road Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This undulating hike follows the lightkeepers’ old cart track which transported suppliers between Harveys Return and Cape Borda.
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    • Har­veys Return Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Enjoy oceans views with strik­ing land­scapes, but come pre­pared for steep sections.
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    • Platypus Waterholes Walk - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Visit the Platypus Waterhole in Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island, for a rare chance to spot elusive platypus in…
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    • Waterfall Creek Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Explore the scenic Waterfall Creek Hike in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island — a trail through native bushland…
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    Kangaroo Island Map

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