Lonely PlanetOct 15, 2026
Guide to Kangaroo Island
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- Remarkable RocksSightsurreal cluster of time-weathered granite boulders
- Flinders Chase National ParkSightoccupies the island’s western tip
- Cape du CouedicSightadmire its 1909 lighthouse
- Admirals ArchSightmagnificent natural rock arch with fur seals
- Kangaroo Island Wilderness TrailTrail5-day, 66km hike along dramatic sea cliffs
- Kelly Hill Caves Conservation ParkSightsubterranean labyrinth of sinkholes and caverns
- Seal Bay Conservation ParkSightview large colony of endangered Australian sea lions
- Hanson Bay Wildlife SanctuarySightspot wild koalas
- Ecopia RetreatHotelboutique ecolodge on a private wildlife sanctuary
- Penneshaw Penguin CentreSightevening tour to spot little penguins
- Kangaroo Island Marine AdventuresPlacedolphin-watching safari
- Bay of ShoalsRestaurantwinery overlooking its namesake bay
- False Cape WinesRestaurantwinery with outdoor terrace in the southeast
- Dudley WinesRestaurantwinery perched high on a cliff near Penneshaw
- Kangaroo Island SpiritsRestaurantlauded distillery hosts tastings and classes
- Kangaroo Island BreweryRestaurantplace for a craft pint
- Sunset Food and WineRestaurantKangaroo Island institution overlooking American Beach
- TirageRestaurantsister venue in Kingscote
- The Fig TreeRestaurantserves leisurely Mediterranean-style feasts
- Springs RoadRestaurant
- The Islander Estate VineyardsRestaurant
- Pick and ShovelRestaurant
- RitualRestaurant
- Island BeehiveMarket
- KI OystersRestaurant
