Adventurous walking and hiking on Kangaroo Island

Explore the Kangaroo Island Wilderness, trail the scenic terrain, leaving no stone unturned.

Kangaroo Island views are worth the trip. With breathtaking scenery across a whole range of terrains, there's options for casual walkers and serious hikers alike. There are plenty of hiking and bushwalking trails for visitors of all fitness levels.

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Bush Walking Kangaroo Island


Challenging walks

Strap on your boots and make your way into Kangaroo Island's intricate network of walking trails. These hikes test the limits of physical strength and mental endurance. However, it is well worth it for the breathtaking views across the pristine wilderness.

Pace yourself

Travel along the Kangaroo Islands coastline, taking in remote beaches, flora and fauna, cliffs and experience the diverse landscapes and wildlife with a memorable encounter at every turn.

Highlights

Discover the beauty, mystery and history by foot along Kangaroo Island's 4500km2 landscape. Kangaroo Island is a 'big island' ensure you allow adequate time to appreciate all that is on offer.

Please consider the possible weather conditions can change very quickly, it is recommended that you always take drinking water, a jacket and a sun hat.

    • Walk Kangaroo Island
    • Australian Walking Company
    • Kangaroo Island Touring Company

    Three Town Walks

    Walking the Dudley Peninsula

    • Baudin Conservation Park Ironstone Hill Hike

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This hike follows the coast east of Penneshaw along a section of the original bullock track to Cape Willoughby and provides…
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    • Cape Willoughby Heritage Trail

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Natural Attractions
      A 1.9km self-guided walking trails provide further insight into the lives of the early Lighthouse Keepers and the construction…
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    • Fireball Bates Trail

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
      George Bates, called Fireball because of his red hair, was one of the first settlers to Kangaroo Island.
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    • Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Natural Attractions
      The newly developed Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail is now open and already welcoming and amazing visitors of all ages.
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    Sculpture Trail
    Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail
    Plan your adventure with our interactive
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    Walking American River

    • Prospect Hill

      • South Coast
      Landmarks and Buildings
      Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Enjoy rewarding views of the island.
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    • Fish Cannery Walking Trail

      • American River
      Natural Attractions
      A trail through the scrub to the ruins of a fish cannery built in the late 1890s.
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    Pelican Lagoon from Prospect Hill
    Prospect Hill

    Walking Kingscote

    • Aurora Ozone Apartments

      • Kingscote
      Hotels
      Overlooking Nepean Bay and located in the heart of Kingscote, Aurora Ozone Apartments are just a three-minute walk from the…
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    • Aurora Ozone Hotel

      • Kingscote
      Apartments, Hotels
      Ozone Hotel is the ideal base for your Kangaroo Island visit.
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    • Emu Bay Lavender Farm

      • North Coast
      Bars, Breweries and Distilleries, Restaurant and Cafe, Produce
      Emu Bay Lavender is a farm gate cafe set amongst rows of Lavender. We make and package our extensive range of lavender…
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    • Emu Bay Lavender Farm and Gift Shop

      • North Coast
      Shopping and Markets
      Pop on into the Emu Bay Lavender Farm and Gift Shop to explore their hand-crafted range of products, merchandise and decor.
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    • Island Beehive

      • Kingscote
      Agri, Mining and Industry, Shopping and Markets
      Visit Island Beehive to learn about Ligurian Bees. Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for this docile bee in 1885.
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    • Island Beehive Factory Tours

      • Kingscote
      Food and Wine Tours, Customised
      Visit Island Beehive to learn about Ligurian Bees. Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for this docile bee in 1885.
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    • Kangaroo Island Café & Cellar Door Experience at Emu Ridge

      • South Coast
      Restaurant and Cafe, Produce
      Nestled in the bush, Emu Ridge Cafe & Cellar Door is a great spot for a quiet breakfast or a great lunch.
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    • Kangaroo Island Experiences at Emu Ridge

      • South Coast
      Sightseeing Tours, Cultural and Theme Tours, Food and Wine Tours, Half Day or Less
      Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, established in 1991, is a unique and captivating tourist attraction on Kangaroo Island.
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    • Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action

      • South Coast
      Nature and wildlife, Adventure and Outdoors Tours, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Half Day or Less
      Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action offers customers a variety of high quality, action based, outdoor activities with the…
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    • Kangaroo Island Spirits

      • Cygnet River
      Breweries and Distilleries, Wineries
      Kangaroo Island Spirits (KIS) is South Australia's first boutique distillery and was established in 2005.
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    • Kangaroo Island Spirits Distillery Experiences

      • Cygnet River
      Food and Wine Tours, Half Day or Less, Customised
      A Gin and Whisky Distillery with a cellar door, an interpretive garden and a full production unit with experiences and events
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    • Kangaroo Island’s Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery

      • South Coast
      Agri, Mining and Industry
      A unique Aussie attraction & retail craft gallery that includes tours of the eucalyptus distillery, local produce & art, Café &…
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    • Little Sahara Adventure Centre

      • South Coast
      Nature and wildlife, Adventure and Outdoors Tours, Sightseeing Tours, Full Day, Half Day or Less, Customised, Walking and Biking Tours
      Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action offers customers a variety of high quality, action based, outdoor activities with the…
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    • Penneshaw Pub

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Restaurant and Cafe
      The Penneshaw Hotel on Kangaroo Island has commanding and uninterrupted views over Backstairs Passage with absolute water…
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    • SeaLink Kangaroo Island Ferry

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Ferry Services
      Kangaroo Island SeaLink offers a wide range of touring products on Kangaroo Island, including day tours that will take you to…
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    • SeaLink Kangaroo Island Tours and Packages

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Nature and wildlife, Sightseeing Tours, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Cultural and Theme Tours, Extended, Full Day, Food and Wine Tours, Walking and Biking Tours
      Kangaroo Island SeaLink offers a wide range of touring products on Kangaroo Island, including day tours that will take you to…
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    • Seafront Connect

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Bicycles, Campervans and motorhomes, Cars, Minibuses and coaches
      Driving around Kangaroo Island is a breeze with Seafront Connect Car Hire, located in Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island.
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    • Seafront Holiday Park Kangaroo Island

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Caravan, Camping and Holiday Parks
      Overlooking beautiful Hog Bay beach, caravan and camping at Kangaroo Island Shores provides an excellent base for your holiday.
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    • Seafront Hotel Kangaroo Island

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Hotels
      The Kangaroo Island Seafront has 16 rooms and 12 villas... choose from the 4star Seafront Rooms with spectacular views and…
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    • The Kiosk Penneshaw

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Restaurant and Cafe
      Welcome to “The Kiosk” in Penneshaw - a white-washed, laidback, coastal-friendly take on informal dining with great coffee and…
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    • Winch Bar Kingscote

      • Kingscote
      Bars
      Perched on the edge of Nepean Bay, at Kinsgcote, The Winch Bar invites you to enjoy breathtaking ocean vistas through…
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    • Zone Restaurant Kingscote

      • Kingscote
      Restaurant and Cafe
      Enjoy the relaxed vibe of Zone Bar & Restaurant, located in the Chapman Building of the Ozone Hotel.
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    • Bay of Shoals Wines

      • Kingscote
      Wineries
      Bay of Shoals Wines offers an authentic Kangaroo Island product, with fruit being Estate-grown, harvested, and made into wine…
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    • Bay of Shoals Wines Experiences

      • Kingscote
      Food and Wine Tours, Half Day or Less
      Bay of Shoals is a coastal winery situated on historic Reeves Farm, one of South Australia’s first settlements and former home…
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    • Cordes House

      • Kingscote
      Holiday Houses
      Cordes House at Bay of Shoals is a self-contained house just 2km from the main town of Kingscote.
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    • Dudley Wines

      • Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
      Wineries
      Dudley Wines is a hands-on family business. Established in 1997, Dudley is Kangaroo Island's Pioneer Winery.
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    • Ecopia Retreat - Luxury Eco Villas

      • South Coast
      Bed and Breakfast, Holiday Houses, Retreat and Lodges
      Two architecturally designed, secluded and luxurious Eco Villas. In the heart of a 150-acre registered wildlife sanctuary. A…
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    • Ecopia Retreat - The Residence

      • South Coast
      Bed and Breakfast, Holiday Houses, Retreat and Lodges
      A luxury 3-bedroom retreat in the middle of a registered wildlife sanctuary full of native animals and birds! The perfect…
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    • Ecopia Retreat - The Rise

      • South Coast
      Holiday Houses, Retreat and Lodges
      A loft-style 2-bedroom luxury retreat nestled in nature, in a private wildlife sanctuary! A true nature immersion for couples,…
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    Walking the South Coast

    • Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and Wilderness Protection Area

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves
      Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park is located on the southern coast of Kangaroo Island approximately 40 kilometres south west of…
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    • Curley Creek Hike - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Walkers will not only discover a large range of birdlife but also a variety of vegetation communities.
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    • Bald Hill Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Bald Hill provides spectacular views overlooking Murray Lagoon and is an ideal spot to observe a variety of wetland birds.
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    • Tadpole Cove Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This walk combines unusual coastal scenery with early settlement heritage sites.
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    • Timber Creek Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This walk at Murray Lagoon offers the visitor a chance to see birds such as ducks, swans and waders.
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    • Beyeria Walk

      • South Coast
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Beyeria Walk is a short stroll through Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee with broombush understorey. Beyeria Conservation…
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    Walking the West End

    • Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

      • West End
      Natural Attractions
      Nature's secrets are waiting to be discovered at every step of the five-day trek, on the Kan­ga­roo Island Wilder­ness Trail.
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    • Ravine Hike

      • West End
      Trails
      Explore the Valley of the Cassowaries, after the now extinct dwarf emu. Take a walk into the valley, and arrive at a secluded…
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    • Return Road Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      This undulating hike follows the lightkeepers’ old cart track which transported suppliers between Harveys Return and Cape Borda.
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    • Har­veys Return Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Enjoy oceans views with strik­ing land­scapes, but come pre­pared for steep sections.
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    • Platypus Waterholes Walk - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Flinders Chase Nation­al Park is a must for any Kan­ga­roo Island parks adven­ture.
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    • Waterfall Creek Hike - Flinders Chase National Park

      • West End
      Natural Attractions, National Parks and Reserves, Parks and Gardens
      Flinders Chase Nation­al Park is a must for any Kan­ga­roo Island parks adven­ture.
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