Experiences
Emu Ridge Experiences on Kangaroo Island
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, established in 1991, is a unique and captivating tourist attraction on Kangaroo Island.
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South Coast
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, was established in 1991, a unique tourist attraction producing essential oil from a tree found indigenous to Kangaroo Island. This distillery not only offers a fascinating glimpse into Australia's history but also features a retail craft gallery showcasing a range of local and their own natural products.
Emu Ridge is perfectly situated for island exploring, just 15 minutes from Kingscote, American River, and Parndana.
Visitors can explore the distillery through self-guided, guided, or private guided tours, each providing an engaging experience of the eucalyptus oil production process, both past and present. Guided tours are available during school holidays at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm, lasting approximately 25 minutes. Private guided tours can be arranged at any time with advance booking.
Emu Ridge also hosts a charming Café, where guests can enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch options. The Café doubles as the Cellar Door for Kangaroo Island’s award-winning apple cider, offering a perfect blend of history, flavour, and local culture.
Most visitors spend about an hour exploring the guided tour, browsing the shop, and using the facilities. Those who wish to dine at the Café are encouraged to allow extra time to fully enjoy the experience
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Penneshaw Beach
Penneshaw Beach (Hog Bay) is 600 m long and faces the northeast. There is a reserve and low foredune running the length of the beach.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
The 5000 acre Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the western end of Kangaroo Island.-
West End
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Cape du Couedic Lighthouse
Admiral's Arch is a natural rock arch created by amazing forces of nature. You can often view seals and their pups from the boardwalk.-
West End
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Penneshaw Market
Penneshaw Markets is a showcase for local artists, gardeners, growers, authors, photographers, artisans, and small-scale food producers in a social village atmosphere.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Little Sahara Adventure Centre
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action offers customers a variety of high quality, action based, outdoor activities with the opportunity to explore otherwise inaccessible parts of KI.-
South Coast
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MacGillivray Post Office | Emu Ridge
Emu Ridge is proud to preserve the history of the MacGillivray Post Office offering a glimpse into the past and celebrating South Australia's postal heritage.-
South Coast
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Beyeria Walk
Beyeria Walk is a short stroll through Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee with broombush understorey. Beyeria Conservation Park was named after the endemic Turpentine Bush.-
South Coast
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Stokes Bay Beach
Voted Australia's Best Beach in 2023, Stokes Bay, located on Kangaroo Island's north coast, is protected from the pounding surf by a giant rockpool.-
North Coast
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Exceptional Kangaroo Island E-Bikes
Exceptional Kangaroo Island has recently launched a new electric bike (e-bike) circuit through the Cygnet Valley, exploring a range of landscapes, wildlife habitat, heritage, a-
Cygnet River
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Red Banks Beach
The colourful cliffs of Red Banks, 15 minutes north of American River, rank among the island's best-kept secrets.-
American River
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