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Waves and Wildlife Cottages
Fully self contained one and three bedroom Seaside Cottages on the north coast of Kangaroo Island. If you are planning a holiday to Kangaroo Island, please contact us anytime, Paul has lived here all his life and we are more than happy to help you plan an itinerary to make the most of your stay. Cottages are set on 80 acres bordering Stokes Bay beach and being revegetated, providing sanctuary to abundant wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, birds, echidnas, and the occasional koala discovering our newly planted gums. Pods of dolphins and resident pelicans are also sighted often at Stokes Bay. Property features· Great swimming beach with safe natural rockpool for children· Central location· Neighbours Lathami National Park – home to the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo· Boatramp – 500 meters away Each Cottage features· Magnificent ocean views· Fully equipped kitchen· Queen beds· Gas heating and Ceiling fans· BBQ· TV, DVD, Video· Phone· DVDs, Toys and Games available
Kangaroo Island Brewery
Kangaroo Island's first micro-brewery cellar door with great beer, food and views. Come for a quick beer, or stay for a few hours with some delicious food. Tea, coffee and soft drinks available for the non-beer drinkers, and 20 acres of paddock for the kids to play in! Open Saturday's, Sunday's and Public Holiday Monday's / Friday's 11am to 7pm. Hand Built Brewery serving Hand Build Beer.
Kangaroo Island Trails
Discover the Heart of Kangaroo Island with Kangaroo Island Trails Kangaroo Island Trails specializes in small-group tours that showcase the island’s breathtaking beauty, unique wildlife, and locally crafted flavors. Whether you’re exploring iconic landmarks on our Scenic Nature & Wildlife Tour, indulging in the island’s finest wines, spirits, and produce on our Tasting Tour, or enjoying a tailored experience with our Cruise Ship Shore Excursions, we offer something for everyone. Our tours combine adventure and relaxation, taking you to pristine beaches, stunning coastal cliffs, and national parks teeming with native wildlife like kangaroos, koalas, and sea lions. Along the way, you’ll sample local wines, gins, and artisan delicacies, gaining an authentic taste of Kangaroo Island. With knowledgeable local guides and personalized service, Kangaroo Island Trails provides a memorable journey that connects you to the best of this remarkable destination. Perfect for couples,
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
Nature’s drama unfolds at every step of the 66 kilometre five-day trek, with the trail weaving its way through the most botanically unique area in all of South Australia before reaching the rugged, remote and spectacular coastline of the Southern Ocean. The unimaginable beauty of this part of the world has to be seen to be believed. Come and discover the magic for yourself.
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.
Amadio Wines Kangaroo Island Cellar Door
Welcome to the Amadio Wines KI Cellar Door. We started making wine in South Australia in 1936 & was the first producer of KI wine in 1991. Our KI Cellar Door stocks a wide range of both our Adelaide Hills and local KI wines, with over a dozen available from our ENOMATIC wine dispensers by the glass, for tasting or take away. Part of our wine selection is made up of regional Italian varieties. A reflection of our heritage. To partner our wines we also have a number of sharing plates, platters, pizza's... So please come in for a tasting, a glass of wine, cellar door wine sales or a meal shared with friends and family where you will always be welcomed with the Amadio families hospitality!
Australian Red Gum Gallery
An active wood turning studio where the owner turns local Redgum wood into beautiful pieces,for example bowls,salt/pepper grinders, lazy susans,knifes and pens in front of your eyes. On request he will be turning THAT special piece for you.
Beach Barista
Mobile cafe with great coffee, teas, drinks and tasty snacks served with a smile by the beach. We have free wifi available to customers and can take all forms of electronic payments. Please check website link for updates on operating days as they change due to weather.
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.
Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Exceptional Kangaroo Island is a family-owned eco-friendly tour company on Kangaroo Island off of the coast of South Australia. We are locals who understand travellers and know you want to make the best use of your limited holiday or vacation time. We know where to find the wildlife, all the cool spots, and importantly, can share the back-story of Kangaroo Island as it is the people you meet and stories you share that really make a trip memorable. Our business has been in operation since 1986 and we focus on bringing you the best experiences our Island home offers - the wildlife encounters, rural and wilderness landscapes, fresh local produce prepared by our in-house Executive Chef, travelling in comfortable four wheel drive vehicles and hosted by our enthusiastic local guiding team. The Island is big and there are lots of choices to make so our experienced planning team can assist in co-ordinating the travel, accommodation and experience sectors to ensure you have a relaxing trip.
Raptor Domain
Raptor Domain is open every day (closed Christmas Day). We have bird presentations at 11.30am and 2.30pm where visitors can have an up close experience with free-flying birds of prey. Volunteer participation throughout the show allows visitors to interact with a range of birds but visitors can also purchase a ticket to hold a Wedge-tailed Eagle at the end of the presentation.
Millie Mae's Pantry
Millie Mae's Pantry has been created to celebrate the wonderful food and beverages of Kangaroo Island, enjoyed in our fun garden with the feels of being here forever. We serve delicious breakfast and lunch daily, using as many local products that we can get our hands on! You can enjoy your food on our deck, in our beautiful garden or take away with you (if you're rushing for the boat!) We also have a wide selection of local products to purchase from our pantry store. All our products are from the wonderful businesses and families from Kangaroo Island and include honey, figs, chutneys, olives, oils, lavender products, health food, skin care, pottery, candles and much more! We also sell our own homemade products with ingredients from our garden. In the afternoons, you can also pop in for a drink or snack. Try a local toasted Panini, we think they go best with a local glass of wine, beer or KIS gin! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Kangaroo Island Spirits
South Australia's first boutique distillery, Australia's oldest dedicated Gin distillery, Kangaroo Island Spirits are producing award-winning Gin, Liqueurs, Vodka and more recently Whisky utilising local and native ingredients. Most recently released a single-origin Gin called Koala48. The cellar door offers tastings with extensive information about the product and processes in a rustic but personal setting. Enjoy great coffee, a cocktail and delicious food options from our onsite food van in our Gin Garden. Options for group bookings, gin platters and Gin Blending classes, Cocktail Master Classes and Premium Gin Tastings exist through the website.
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action offers a variety of high quality, action based, outdoor activities with the opportunity to explore otherwise inaccessible parts of Kangaroo Island. Outdoor adventures for everyone. Fun for all ages and abilities and suitable for the whole family.* Ride quad bikes through 500 acres of winding bushland trails and open grassland.* Hire Sandboards or Toboggans for the massive sand dunes at Little Sahara.* Relax paddling Double or Single Kayaks on the beautiful Harriet River.*
Emu Ridge Cafe
Our Emu Ridge Cafe offers a great casual dining experience using our regions local produce. We offer meals all day, barista coffee and cake. We cater for all hungry diners including Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free and special dietary requirements. To complement our dining areas we offer a fully licensed bar that has a good selection of local beer, ciders and wine.
Kangaroo Island Odysseys
Kangaroo Island Odysseys offer the ultimate in first-class eco-touring with multilingual driver/guides. We tour daily in English, with regular French,Italian & German tours and Spanish and Japanese on request. Discover why our tours have received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellent 3 years running! Experience personalized travel in comfort in luxury four-wheel drive vehicles and discover Australian wildlife as it's meant to be seen - roaming free! Tours range from 1-5 days and offer guests high quality wildlife and nature based experiences of Kangaroo Island. Private charters and tailored tours are also a specialty. Discover the best personalised tours of Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Living Honey
Kangaroo Island Living Honey is a family owned & operated Honey farm. We currently manage approx 350 hives & produce 20+ ton of Raw & Certified Organic honey annually. We are passionate about the Ligurian Honey bees & have ethics that put the bees first. We offer Bee Keeping Tours and Experiences and a Farm gate shop where you can taste the amazing Raw Organic Honey and purchase other wonderful Bee products. Our Aim is to produce products of the highest standard and as natural as possible. We avoid using chemicals in all aspects of our farming practices. We love our bees and the amazing products that they create and we want to share their amazing story with everyone that visits. Our business is part of our home surroundings so when you arrive it is a very relaxed and casual atmosphere. Even our farm animals and pets welcome all that visit.
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures
Kangaroo island marine adventures is truly a unique experience in marine nature tourism, we are the only marine operator fully eco certified on kangaroo island providing best practices for our clients and our marine animals , come aboard our purpose built vessels and discover the wonders that await you on your marine adventure tour (dolphin swim). We travel along the pristiene north coast which is very much protected from the swell and tides to visit sea eagles in the wild, seals in there colonys, and swim with wild dolphins, visit remote beaches, snorkell amoungst some of the 240 species of fish life, enjoy morning tea of home made biscuits, tea, coffee in some of the most secluded parts of the island , kangaroo island marine adventures is more than just a boat ride , we allow you the time to enjoy your experience giving you a true understanding of our marine animals in there natural environment , our purpose built vessels are large and spacious allowing plenty of room to walk around whilst onboard to maximise the wildlife experience and get the best pictures. Our vessels are also very dry and stable providing a very comfortable ride in any conditions, our skippers have a combined 40 years of local experience in kangaroo island waters. Your safety is our number 1 priority, and our years of experience will guarantee you the best marine nature experience kangaroo island has to offer. THIS IS THE MARINE TOUR TO PUT ON YOUR MUST DO LIST WHILST VISITING KANGAROO ISLAND , BUT DONT FORGET TO BOOK , YOU DONT WANT TO MISS THIS .....
Flinders Chase National Park
Western end of Kangaroo Island features magnificent coastal landscapes coupled with vast wilderness areas and diverse wildlife. Flinders Chase National Park is the home of the iconic Admiral's Arch with its colony of New Zealand fur seals and the truly Remarkable Rocks. Open every day except Christmas day.
Parndana Hotel
Open 7 days a week, great place to drop in and get a taste of local life, local food and local atmosphere. The Parndana Hotel provided traditional Australian Pub food with modern infused flavors. The menu showcases Kangaroo Island produce with local marron, KI sheep Haloumi, Local oysters and Lamb chorizo as just some of the local food they have to offer. Meals from 12-2.30 and 6-8.30 Everyday(May to September 12-2 and 6-8)
Kangaroo Island Bush Getaway Quad Bike (ATV) Tours
Bush Getaway. Adventures runs guided quad bike tours like no other, and paintball activities on Kangaroo Island. Our quad tours take you through 250 acres of scenic, diverse landscape including lagoons, rivers and free Marron catching. While your here why not join in a game of Paintball. We have 9 different courses to test your sniper skills. What are you waiting for?
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari depart daily from Christmas Cove Marina, Penneshaw . Enjoy a true nature based experience from the comfort of a 28 and 38 seater vessel. On the 75 minute ocean safari you will cruise the magnificent ancient coastline viewing dolphins, seals, eagles and birdlife (whales in winter). The skipper will provide informative commentary whilst you sit back, relax, and marvel and the wildlife and scenery. You can also swim with wild dolphins and seals on an epic 2 hour snorkeling safari. Witness spectacular coastline and then get ready to jump in the water and experience the marine life off Kangaroo Island. A wildlife experience not to be missed on Kangaroo Island.
Reflections
Sitting close to the water's edge in the picturesque town of American River, award winning Reflections restaurant offers a seasonal menu showcasing some of Kangaroo Island's finest food and wines. Bookings essential
Parndana Bakery and Cafe
WE ARE OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY and every day over Easter 9 am - 5 pm We are the only Bakery / Cafe in town, with a full take away menu, Barista made coffee, eat in meals, grocery store & fresh fruit / Vegetables. Established in the early 1960's we have grown and developed this wonderful site into a Bakery & Cafe with a newsagency and small super-market. We are family owned and operated since 1997 and we are the only place in Parndana to sell Barista made coffee and our fresh rolls and batard breads are baked on site daily. We offer an extensive Cafe menu featuring eat in and take away meals, as well as lovely pies, pasties and snack foods! Our range of slices and cakes is extensive (and yummy!!!) Stock up with our fresh fruit and vegetables and groceries from our mini supermarket or grab a magazine or daily paper to enjoy. Come in for a chat or any travel advice, we are open 8am-6pm daily and 8-5pm Sundays! We are also open public holidays (8am - 5pm)!
Clifford's Honey Farm
THE ORIGINAL HONEY FARM: HOME OF JENNY'S FAMOUS HONEY ICE-CREAM. Clifford's Honey Farm was the first farm-gate honey farm shop to open on Kangaroo Island. Dave Clifford has 50+ years of beekeeping experience, and in 1993, he and Jenny opened up Clifford's Honey Farm for visitors. What should you expect: - Tastings and sales of different varieties of pure Ligurian honey - Tastings and sales of Drunken Drone ale, Honey Mead & Sparkling Honey drinks - Latitude 36 dressings, chutneys & cosmetics - Beeswax candles - Locally made arts and crafts - An enclosed play area including a sandpit and small cubby house. Tours: - Self Guided: Visit our display area at any time to see the Ligurian Bees in a glass hive. - Guided: Book a 30-minute guided tour available daily at 1pm. With a 3-generation Clifford team working at the shop, along with several knowledgeable and friendly local staff, you are sure to be well looked after during your visit. We hope you enjoy!
Dudley Wines
Dudley's cliff-top Cellar Door is situated on Kangaroo Island's stunning North Coast, just a few minutes drive from the Ferry Terminal in Penneshaw. Open 5 days a week, 10.30am-4.30pm (closed Tuesday & Wednesday). Taste handcrafted K.I. wines in a spectacular location while enjoying a tasting platter (Lunch bookings essential. Browse through our exquisite range of wool and natural fibre clothing, K.I. produce and artworks.
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is a fun day out for all ages! Hand feed kangaroos, touch and hold koalas, see Penguins play and get up close with many of our beautiful Australia native animals. Take a stroll at your own pace, book into our unforgettable encounters and come along to our interactive animal presentations. The Wildlife Park moved to a brand new location at 3115 South Coast Road, Seal Bay in December 2024!
KI Tru Thai
Authentic Thai food prepared and cooked by Thai Chefs using Fresh K.I.Produce,served in echo friendly sugar cane and bamboo dine in or take away plates/containers.Also Coffee and sweets bar by K.I.Tru Thais Barista with soft drinks and juices.Live music is on every Thursday evenings by local musicians to provide a great atmosphere.K.I.Tru Thai has plenty of wood fires and heating with inside and semi enclosed seating.We now have VIP tables,so no lines,$30.00 a head for a 4 course meal with table service for groups over 6. Also with our mobile food van we can come to you for your special occasions.K.I.Tru Thai is also open every second Sunday in Kingscote by the Wharf playground from 12pm.to 8pm.
Vivonne Bay General Store & Bottle Shop
We are a proud locally owned and operated business that takes pride in delivering the best food, coffee and service to our local surrounding community and travelling guests. We can also help with your fuel, essential groceries and fishing bait or tackle needs. We also have alcohol to purchase in store for dine-in or takeaway.
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