A paradise of fertile lands and abundant waters, delivering an exquisite range of premium food, drink and other products.
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Day one
Millie Mae's Pantry
Mille Mae's Pantry strives to offer a welcoming space for all where people can rest, recharge, and connect over delicious food made with fresh local ingredients.
Whether you’re craving a perfectly crafted panini, a comforting slice of house-made cake or a little peruse in the shop stocked with artisan K.I products, the Millie Mae’s team invites you to join them in their garden or on the cosy deck.
They're confident they offer the best coffee on the island and are passionate about creating a memorable experience for every guest. They hope you’ll be back in for a second round of coffee!Kangaroo Island Living Honey Farm Gate Shop
Kangaroo Island Living Honey's Farm Gate is set among the workings of the Honey Farm. The shop has a very welcoming environment and is full of produce that is created on the farm and by the Bees. There is also an array of gifts and some other amazing island produce.
There is the option (if available) to do a Farm Gate Tour when you arrive.
You will also have an opportunity to taste the unique flavours of Kangaroo Islands much loved Honey.
There are farm animals to touch and feed as well as the native kangaroos and koalas to view in their natural habitat.
The owners of the Farm Shop are passionate about what they do and are keen to share with all that are interested.Kangaroo Island’s Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
Find out what is so unique about the Emu Ridge attraction. Here you can learn how Australian Eucalyptus Oil is made, from the past to the present.
Emu Ridge is perfectly situated for island exploring, just 15 minutes from Kingscote, American River, and Parndana.
Eucalyptus oil was Australia’s first true export overseas and one of Kangaroo Islands major industries. Emu Ridge is now the only remaining commercial eucalyptus oil distillery in South Australia and is proud to have preserved a major part of Kangaroo Island’s heritage and history, producing eucalyptus oil that is unique to the world.
The award-winning Emu Ridge site has an excellent retail outlet that offers an extensive range of local produce, art, craft and historical memorabilia. Emu Ridge manufactures and retails Eucalyptus oil and a large range of associated natural products.
They also offer guided and self-guided tours that take visitors through the distillery.
Emu Ridge has a cafe area that offers meals, light snacks, coffee and drinks. There is also the cellar door where you can try their award-winning Kangaroo Island Cider. They have indoor and two large outdoor eating areas, including a picnic area, which are also available for events. The dining area offers a fully licensed bar.
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery is a family and pet-friendly venue.Clifford's Honey Farm
Clifford’s Honey Farm is Dave and Jenny Clifford’s family business with three generations currently working at the farm situated at Elsegood Road, Haines, Kangaroo Island.
Home of Jenny's Famous Honey Ice-Cream
Farm Gate Shop: Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm (Closed Christmas Day only).
Guided tours through the extracting shed available daily at 1pm. Book online or contact us.
For Tour Operators: Group bookings available with flexible times. Contact us to arrange dates and times. Phone 08 8553 8295.
Dave started with a couple of hives as a hobby in 1973. During the late 1980’s when the wool prices dropped, Dave and Jenny diversified their sheep farm by expanding the honey business. They opened the farm gate shop in 1993.
The family runs the honey production business and farm gate.
They are open daily operating their farm gate store and free entry to bee information display room.
Free honey tastings are available.
The online shop is available, and you will find a selection of their quality honey and a range of products they can mail order.
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Day two
Australian Red Gum Gallery
Nestled in the heart of Kangaroo Island, discover the unique artistry and natural beauty of Kangaroo Island at the Australian Red Gum Gallery. Here, artist Jonny Gloyne breathes new life into the relics of the giant Red Gum trees that once flourished on the island's western end. Hand-turning each piece, he creates a stunning range of high-quality products that are both beautiful and useful. From pepper and salt mills to salad bowls, fruit platters, clocks, and barometers, there's something for everyone to admire.
Experience a truly immersive stay at Roo Lagoon Homestead where you can spend your day observing and learning the skillful techniques of Jonny. With the option to stay onsite, you'll have the opportunity to witness firsthand the mastery of Jonny's craft.
The Australian Red Gum Gallery typically operates from 10am to 4pm, six days a week. However, it is recommended to make an appointment and contact them prior to your visit.Emu Bay Lavender Farm
Emu Bay Lavender is a charming farm gate cafe nestled among picturesque rows of lavender, where they craft a variety of lavender products right on site. The cafe is renowned for its indulgent oversized lavender scones and artisanal handmade ice cream. The cafe serves up a delectable breakfast and lunch menu featuring fresh and flavorful dishes that are sure to delight your taste buds. With a full liquor license, and their cocktail list featuring their own range of Lavender Gin and Limoncello, along with several other stand out local drinks offerings. Join Emu Bay Lavender for a delightful culinary experience surrounded by the beauty and fragrance of lavender fields on Kangaroo Island.Kangaroo Island Wool
Kangaroo Island Wool, a pioneering South Australian company, sets a new standard in the wool industry with a focus on modern farming practices, animal husbandry, and fine merino wool production.
What truly distinguishes them is their ambitious move towards on-site, end-to-end manufacturing through a vertical wool mill, ensuring complete control over quality and sustainability from scouring to the final product.
Embracing innovation and eco-conscious practices, Kangaroo Island Wool leads the way for environmentally friendly, Australian-made, and high-quality woollen garments.
Discover the unmatched luxury of Kangaroo Island Wool, whether you seek classic knitwear or stylish accessories, embrace the warmth and style of Kangaroo Island Wool, where a passion for sustainability and fashion meet to create the ultimate in comfort and style.
Visit the retail showroom any time or book online to experience their captivating mill tour.Island Beehive
The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co is a family-owned and operated business with deep roots on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Since the 1940s, the Davis family has been dedicated to beekeeping, a tradition now passed down to the fourth generation.
Their commitment to excellence led them to become one of the first certified organic honey producers in 2001. Today, they manage over 800 hives, strategically moving them across Kangaroo Island to align with the island's unique flora and seasons. This careful selection ensures that our bees forage exclusively on native plants, producing small batch honey with a flavor found nowhere else in the world.
Declared a bee sanctuary in 1885, Kangaroo Island safeguards the purest strain of Ligurian bees remaining in the world, renowned for their gentle temperament and exceptional productivity.
At the heart of the operations is Island Beehive, where they extract and hand-pack their premium raw honey. More than just a production site, it’s where they share the remarkable story of the Ligurian Bee Sanctuary and our ongoing efforts to protect these incredible bees through sustainable practices and biosecurity measures.
Join them in celebrating over 80 years of beekeeping excellence and discover the extraordinary flavors of Kangaroo Island honey. -
That's a wrap
Whether an adventurous traveller, food lover, or nature seeker, the unmatched experience of Kangaroo Island Farm Gates awaits your exploration. Experience the true flavours of Kangaroo Island while supporting local producers along this delectable trail. A farm gate tour is an excellent way to experience the island's culinary offerings, where visitors can sample locally-produced honey, wine, spirits and try giant lavender scones.
