Events
Gutsy Kangaroo Island
Bring your coat, your boots and your beanie. Escape to Kangaroo Island this winter and savour its unique food and wine scene.
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Kingscote
Gutsy Kangaroo Island is a celebration of the Island's boldest flavours, makers and stories — and in winter, it comes into its own.
Held on various dates throughout June, July and August, the festival unfolds through a series of pop-up events from local chefs, producers and venues.
Here are some events to look forward this year:
June
Daughters of the Hive – 6 June
False Cape Winter Feast - 6 June
Sunday Vibes at Dudley Wines Winter Series – 7 June
Whiskey by the Fire – 20 June
July
Sunday Vibes at Dudley Wines Winter Series – 5 July
Mithho at Millie's – 5 July
Farmers Feast – 18 July
August
Sunday Vibes at Dudley Wines Winter Series – 2 August
Ocean's Bounty with Kangaroo Island Oysters – 22 August
False Cape Winter Degustation - 28 August
As the winds rise and the fires are lit, Gutsy invites you to experience the season at its richest: hearty plates, warming pours, and moments of connection that can only be found when things slow down.
This is Kangaroo Island at its most honest and most generous. Gutsy by nature. Bolder in winter.
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Sunday Vibes
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 06 September 2026 +7 more dates
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- Dudley Wines Kangaroo Island hosts live music on the first Sunday of every month.
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KI Photo Safari
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West End
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- 11 August 2026 – 15 August 2026
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- Experience the wild beauty of Kangaroo Island through an immersive photographic journey led by acclaimed travel photographer and Canon Master Richard I'Anson.
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Henschke by the Sea
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West End
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- 24 July 2026 – 26 July 2026
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- Southern Ocean Lodge invites guests to a refined winter wine weekend in partnership with the esteemed Henschke family.
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She Emerges: An Island Escape
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Kingscote
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- 17 July 2026 +14 more dates
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- Located in the heart of Kingscote on Kangaroo Island, KI Dragonfly now offer a beautiful retreat assisting women in starting their fasting journey for hormones.
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Farmers Feast | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 18 July 2026
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- Celebrate the best of Kangaroo Island produce with a three-course dinner showcasing KI lamb, hosted alongside a local lamb farmer sharing insights into farming life
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SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival
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Cygnet River
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- 18 February 2027 – 21 February 2027
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- When the island comes alive! Enjoy two days of country racing, Fashions on the Field, entertainment, and local food and wine.
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Gutsy Kangaroo Island
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Kingscote
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- 05 July 2026 +4 more dates
- Description
- Bring your coat, your boots and your beanie. Escape to Kangaroo Island this winter and savour its unique food and wine scene.
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Sunday Vibes - Winter Series | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 05 July 2026 and 02 August 2026
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- A winter Sunday series at Dudley Wines where the day begins with a guided wellness session, then opens out into a relaxed, social afternoon.
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Ocean's Bounty with Kangaroo Island Oysters | GUTSY
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 22 August 2026
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- A seafood-focused Producers Dinner celebrating the waters of Kangaroo Island.
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Seaborne and Shipwrecked Degustation
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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- 11 July 2026
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- An intimate and memorable winter evening at the False Cape Wines cellar door presenting Seaborne and Shipwrecked.
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