Experiences
Hope Cottage National Trust Museum
One of three original cottages built at Kingscote in 1856. The cottage has a collection of items depicting the early settlement of Kingscote.
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Kingscote
Hope Cottage National Trust Museum is one of three original cottages built at Kingscote in 1856.
The cottage has a collection of items depicting the early settlement of Kingscote, the site of South Australia's first official settlement, including the history of many early pioneers, photographs, automobile memorabilia, laundry display and an original cellar that can be viewed.
The display includes a large range of obsolete farm machinery, tractors and engines including the Ruston Hornsby engine which powered the electricity supply for Kingscote before the introduction of electricity from the mainland and a restored pre-diesel internal combustion engine. Some of the tractors and motor vehicles are still operational and more items are regularly obtained and restored.
The Lighthouse tower with light assembly was brought from Cape Willoughby when it became obsolete with the introduction of mainland electricity to Kangaroo Island in 1968. A good view of the town can be seen from the balcony of the tower.
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Bay of Shoals
The Bay of Shoals is circular in shape, with the northern and southern shoreline separated by a small tidal creek.-
Kingscote
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Baudin Conservation Park Ironstone Hill Hike
This hike follows the coast east of Penneshaw along a section of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides views across Backstairs Passage-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Australian Red Gum Gallery
Australian Red Gum products are hand turned from Kangaroo Island timbers that were relics of huge trees that once graced the western end of Kangaroo-
Parndana
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Kangaroo Island Living Honey Farm Gate Shop
Kangaroo Island Living Honey's Farm Gate Shop is set among the workings of the Honey Farm.-
South Coast
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Fireball Bates Trail
George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Penneshaw Maritime And Folk Museum
The Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum is a National Trust Museum situated in Penneshaw on the Dudley Peninsula at the eastern end of Kangaroo Island.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Old Wisanger School
The Old Wisanger School was opened in 1884. Visitors can walk through the building and view photos and old test books in their original setting.-
North Coast
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The Islander Estate Vineyards Experiences
Kangaroo Island’s only 5-star Halliday-rated winery, The Islander Estate Vineyards, blends French winemaking techniques with Kangaroo Island’s maritime growing conditions to craft elegant cool-climate wines.-
Cygnet River
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Cape Willoughby Heritage Trail
A 1.9km self-guided walking trails provide further insight into the lives of the early Lighthouse Keepers and the construction of the Lightstation.-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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Raptor Domain
Raptor Domain is home to the only free flight Birds of Prey presentation in South Australia. As well as daily Reptile presentations.-
South Coast
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