Head south to explore Kangaroo Island’s natural adventure playground
The Kangaroo Island south coast is all about natural attractions and activities. Follow the sealed South Coast Road and discover what makes it special.
South Coast Beaches and Rivers
The beaches are spectacular, with white sand, massive coastal dunes and turquoise water. Once voted best in Australia, Vivonne Bay’s beach is great for picnics, beachcombing, fishing and surfing—catch some big waves when the swell rolls in on the main beach.
A great spot for families with young children, the Harriet River’s calm waters near Vivonne Bay offer plenty of space to swim and kayak.
The D'Estrees Bay beaches also offer spectacular Kangaroo Island South Coast scenery and are good for surfing and fishing.
South Coast Wildlife
Seal Bay Conservation Park is one of the few places in the world where Australian sea-lions can be observed up close. An 800-metre-long boardwalk zig-zags down between the dunes where sea lions frolic in the surf a short distance away.
Take a kayak out onto the Harriet River near Vivonne Bay and look out for koalas and echidnas in the bushland.
Murray Lagoon, a wetland habitat in the Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and adjacent to Seal Bay, is known for its abundant birdlife, a great spot for twitchers.
Hiking and Adventure
Formed over thousands of years and now covering two square kilometres of land, the towering dune system known as ‘Little Sahara’ is Kangaroo Island's adventure playground.
The southern section of D'Estrees Bay is also part of the Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park, with numerous walking trails leading into the wilderness. Take the D'Estrees Bay Self-guided Drive which begins at the second boat ramp to discover a greater understanding of the natural and cultural history of this place. D'Estrees Bay also happens to be on of Kangaroo Island's most favourite locations for surfers.
