PLACES TO EAT AND GO ON KI
places we have been and enjoyed
False Cape Wines
Beautiful wines and lunch is a treat, their Platters are magnificent,
but I love there home made Beef and red wine pies.
https://www.falsecapewines.com.au/ Not to be missed
Fire and Smoke.
Just up road from the Ferry on North Terrace, Penneshaw, dine in or ring and order for pickup for when you arrive.
Tasty Wood Oven Pizza with plenty of FRESH LOCAL toppings, Burgers, Pasta,
Seafood all cooked fresh and great. My favorite the Charcoal Grilled Pork Ribs
The Rockpool Café Stokes Bay
Another great lunch spot.
Beach café with the best and freshest salt and pepper squid I have ever had.
Everything is Fresh and Local.
Before or after your lunch follow the rock path through a short tunnel of large
rocks to come out on a beautiful sandy beach. Last time we saw a pod of
dolphins in the bay. The best time to go through the tunnel is when the tide is
out. Check opening times Closed Mondays
https://www.facebook.com/TheRockpoolCafe/ THE BEST OF THE BEST
Raptor Domain – Well worth visit
View Australian wildlife safely with lots of hand’s on experience.
You need to be there from 10:30am to 1 pm to see all the shows
Fantastic place regardless of age - a must for overseas guests and kids.
Check opening times and seasonal changes.
https://kangarooislandbirdsofprey.com.au/
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Pet and hold a Koala! Feed kangaroos and wallabies
See dingo’s hold a reptile. Great for adults and children
Dudley Wines
Fantastic wine tasting and beautiful spot to have lunch (pizza light snacks, cakes)
taste wine and enjoy views over Backstairs Passage,
If you want you can hit some Golf balls at their driving range.
Has just been awarded best cellar door in South Australia.
Visit Cape Willoughby Lighthouse which is at the eastern end of the island.
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
where the guided tours are a must. First lighthouse to be built in South Australia.
It was erected in 1852.
https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/cape-willoughby-conservation-park
The Queenie
Queenscliffe Hotel in main street of Kingscote.
Nice food and staff are super friendly, my choice in Kingscote.
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Restaurant_Review-g261647-d4778867-
Reviews-Queenscliff-Kingscote_Kangaroo_Island_South_Australia.html
K.I Tru Thai
Thursday nights only 5.00pm till 9.30pm. Best to get there early to get seat
The Enchanted Fig Tree
On arrival you will be welcomed by the host with a Kangaroo Islands spirits
cocktail and a selection of canapes. You will then be invited to venture
through the leafy entrance to the Fig Tree experience.
https://gastronomodining.com.au/locations/the-enchanted-fig-tree/
Vivonne Bay General Store and Café
Don’t be deceived by the look of this small café and general store on
your way to or from Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch. Kelly Caves,
Seal Bay or Raptor Park.
New updated dining area.
Famous for their Whiting burgers, all made with FRESH caught whiting or
Flake if you prefer. A taste not to be missed.
Frogs & Roses Café
Garden Centre / Near Airport
733 Playford highway on the left heading to Cygnet River.
Fresh made pizza with local produce, Fresh Coffee, and beautiful Cheesecake
the specialty in a garden setting.
https://www.facebook.com/frogsandrosesgardencenter/
Pennington Bay
Great Surf Beach and Fishing
American River
Aquatic Reserve and is a pleasant destination which is popular with holiday
maker's who want to enjoy aquatic activities including fishing, swimming,
boating and sailing.
Independence Rebuild
Watch the progress of the ship being rebuilt and
observe many traditional boat-building skills. Being the first ship ever built in
South Australia – 33 years before the state was proclaimed – the Independence
was built in 1803 by American sealers then based in American River. Great cafe
attached.
The Oyster Farm Shop
Fresh farmed KI oysters American River.
Where locally farmed oysters are processed. Across the road from the farm it is
the farm-gate outlet for Kangaroo Island Shellfish.
https://www.oysterfarmshop.com.au/
Oysters are also available from Fish shop next to the Ampol Kingscote. Always fresh and of good size.
Mercure Hotel American River
Sitting close to the water’s edge on the Eastern Cove in the picturesque town of
American River. Reflections restaurant offers a seasonal menu showcasing some
of the region’s finest food and wines. Reflections Restaurant has won Trip Advisor’s
Travellers Choice Award in 2020 and 2021 and is known as one of the top restaurants on Kangaroo Island. We do recommend booking to avoid missing out on a table.
Clifford’s Honey Farm
The real one and original.. The only pure strain of Ligurian bee in the world.
You must try their Honey Ice cream.
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
Eucalyptus oil is considered Australia's first true export and was once Kangaroo Island's primary industry.
Emu Ridge is South Australia's only remaining commercial eucalyptus distillery
LMS Cakes - Special Cakes delivered
Will make and deliver that special occasion cake to your holiday house on day of your choice
Call Leasha Sanigar 0477777420
https://www.facebook.com/LMS-Cakes-271817276253238/
Kingscote (KI’s largest town).
IGA supermarket, Hardware, Electrical Goods Fuel Stations, Art Galleries etc
Little Sahara
Catch a sand wave, all without a shark in sight.
Rent a sandboard and climb to the top then zoom down riding to the bottom.
Seal Bay
Seal Bay has been home to an Australian sea lion population for thousands of years, and offers one of the most exceptional nature-based experiences in the world. 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 about these endangered animals. If you prefer, you can set your own pace on the wheelchair accessible 900 metre (return) boardwalk which meanders through the dunes to a number of viewing platforms.
Kelly Hill Caves
Steep stairs lead downwards into the belly of the caves where you will witness extensive caves with stalactites and stalagmites. All lit up now for your viewing pleasure.
Has just been reopened and updated
https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/kelly-hill-conservation-park
Flinders Chase National Park.
DON’T MISS THIS!!!
Remarkable Rocks,
The Remarkable Rocks are an icon of South Australia, one that many Australians could probably recognise if shown a picture. But it isn't until you visit them yourself that you really understand what makes them so remarkable. The strangeness of their weathered shapes sitting on on a bare rock, surrounded by low scrub and little else. New boardwalks to rocks, easy walking.
www.southaustralia.com/products/kangaroo-island/attraction/remarkable-rocks-flinders-chase-national-park
Purchase tickets online prior to going.
Admirals Arch
Admiral's Arch is one of the biggest attractions on Kangaroo Island
https://southaustralia.com/products/kangaroo-island/attraction/admirals-arch
Cape du Couedic Lighthouse
Kangaroo Island Wool – Just Opened
Unravel the story of Kangaroo Island Wool from the sheep’s back to final product all grown and made on Kangaroo Island.
Book a captivating 3D experience tour. Step into a world where history intertwines with innovation, as you weave your way through a journey of how raw wool transforms into world-class garments. Pure wool garments on sale made entirely on KI which make great lifelong gifts to remember your trip.
Golf
Kingscote Golf Club at Brownlow
Kingscote Golf Club Incorporated is a 5,576 metre, 18-hole course. The course is a flat lie with couch-covered fairways that are watered in summer to keep the course playable all year round. Our greens are sand scrapes, which consist of black slag, which is raked to provide a smooth putting surface, which has special rules that are applicable.
The course is one of the best sand scrape courses in South Australia and we enjoy many visitors from mainland Australia and overseas.
Everybody is welcome.
There are also Golf courses at Parndana and Dudley/ Pennashaw
Lavender Farm
Has a fully licensed cafe offering beautiful breakfast and lunch which uses
seasonal and local produce, best washed down with local ciders, wines and
spirits. Treat yourself with morning or afternoon tea with oversized lavender
scones jam and cream which are unmissable.
KIS Spirits
KIS Gin is unique and tasty.
KI Brewery
Try some special brews unique to KI
Almost all materials in KIB are recycled and have an amazing story.
From local shearing sheds to local quarried stone building.
Fresh Crayfish and fresh seafood to season
Also cooked fish and chips, and fresh seafood is available next to the Ampol
Service Station. Fish Shop on road into Kingscote
https://www.facebook.com/people/Kangaroo-Island-Fresh-Seafoods/100063621788807/
