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Discover Your Beachfront Haven at Waves & Wildlife Cottages
Experience the perfect harmony of modern accommodations and unspoiled wildlife on breathtaking Kangaroo Island.
Immerse yourself in the unique harmony of coastal tranquility and abundant wildlife at Waves and Wildlife.
About UsWake up to Paradise Views
Listen to the soothing sound of waves, build sandcastles with the kids, and enjoy breathtaking sunsets.
One Bed Cottage
Entices guests with a relaxing amenity and a beautiful view.
40m²
$295/Night
Three Bed Cottage
Entices guests with a relaxing amenity and a beautiful view.
75m²
$345/Night
Explore our unforgettable experience
From pristine national parks to hidden coastal gems, explore Kangaroo Island's most breathtaking attractions.
SeaLink Kangaroo Island
Enjoy this extremely popular tour to Kangaroo Island where you will experience the highlights of Kangaroo Island, one of Australia's tourism icons. We will pick you up from your hotel if required and transfer you to SeaLink's Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Kangaroo Island. Both ferries are large and luxurious with a licenced cafe and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Keep an eye out for dolphins that frequently swim along with the boat! Your day tour will visit places including Seal Bay, Flinders Chase National Park - a sanctuary for native Australian animals, marvel at geological formations Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch and encounter kangaroos and koalas at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Also included is a delicious 2 course lunch! Come and see why this tour has received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 3 years running. Operated by Kangaroo Island's biggest tourism provider, SeaLink.
Seal Bay Conservation Park
Seal Bay offers one of the most exceptional nature-based experiences in the world. Fees are invested into ongoing research and conservation efforts and through these efforts we hope to preserve the natural habitat of a wild Australian sea lion colony for generations to come. Our tours are designed to suit a wide variety of visitors - you can stay all day if you want to! There are no enclosures or cages at Seal Bay. Instead, you will be taken into the heart of the colony where our experienced guides will teach you more about these endangered animals. Visitors given a unique insight into how these endangered animals fish, surf, rest, interact with their pups and defend their territory.If you prefer, you can set your own pace on the wheelchair accessible 300 metre boardwalk which meanders through the dunes to a number of viewing platforms.
What our guests are saying at 
Awesome location, great accomodation
"Awesome location and stay at these beautiful cottages, which are on a large area overlooking Stokes Bay and surrounding hills. Kangaroos and sheep grazing out the front. Great communications from the owners and finding a local bottle of wine and honey was a welcome surprise The cottage was very spacious and fully furnished with all the essential amenities including cooking. The cabins are very well spaced apart to ensure privacy. Stokes Bay Beach, recently voted one of the best beaches in Australia, is a short walk away. Amazing sunset views from our balcony. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Kangaroo Island."
Tripadvisor review by 96JAMNC
October 3, 2024
Wonderful stay
"Beautiful location. Plenty of kangaroos and wallabies to see, and sweeps as well. No light pollution so able to see the stars at night, including the Milky Way if it's a new moon. Great hospitality from the hosts. Within driving distances to many popular attractions."
Tripadvisor review by M3372YCericc
September 3, 2024
Wildlife -both fauna and flora and water views
"A business the 2020 fires has caused alot of heartache for but the owners still ensure you have a great time at their cabins, extra towels to help with our skin problems, a lovely hand written welcome note, bottle of wine, local produce, sunsets at your veranda over the ocean, Not sure what more you could ask for!!!"
Tripadvisor review by maw334
March 24, 2024
Highlight of our Trip to Oz
"Forget Sydney Opera House, Kangaroo Island is the place to come when visiting Australia and these cabins are just magic! We had visited the island before and had come back to see how it was recovering following the terrible wild fires. Although the amount of wild-life has sadly diminished and there are still signs of the devastation in parts of the island, the inhabitants (both two and four legged!) have been amazingly resilient and it is just a delightful place to stay. The cabins themselves are situated on the cliff over-looking idyllic Stokes Bay, which has just been voted one of the best beaches in Australia (although never crowded on account of its remote location). They are nicely spaced, allowing for plenty of privacy and are furnished very attractively and comfortably. The kitchen area is well equipped and the fluffy robes provided on a par with the best hotels! The views are spectacular and to be able to hand-feed the wild kangaroos which roam around the grounds and visit the balcony is just the icing on the cake. There are other animals on-site and parrots , pelicans and dolphins frequent the bay and the area. Other than that, it is just a haven of peace and quiet. The hosts are extremely helpful should you need advice or have a problem. If only we could have stayed longer!"
Tripadvisor review by brambleyone
February 20, 2024
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