Places to Visit

Kingscote, the main business district and one of the most visited places to visit on Kangaroo Island, due to it’s ideal location, is a great spot to stay and make as your base. You will find everything you need in Kingscote, including restaurants, hotels, cafes, a Foodland, hairdressers, real estate agents, hardware stores and much more. With a variety of accommodation places, it has something to suit every need including hotels such Seaside Inn, Ozone Aurora Hotel, B&B’s as well as a backpackers hostel, all within walking distance to most amenities. Roughly a 45 minute drive from Penneshaw, where the ferry arrives, or 15 minutes from the airport, you can get a coach transfer to Kingscote with companies such as Sealink, Kangaroo island Transfers or Kangaroo Island Trails which can be booked through Kangaroo Island Escapes.

American River is another stop to add to your Places to Visit on Kangaroo Island. A small seaside village located on a tidal channel on the Western Shore of Eastern Cove, it is home to The Oyster Farm Shop. Having amenities such as a cafe, camping grounds and the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge, American River is located roughly 25 minutes from Penneshaw and 25 minutes to Kingscote. It is a short drive to Pennington Bay and is a wildlife haven for photographers and nature lovers.

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Emu Bay is located roughly 18 km’s from Kingscote, making it an ideal destination, as it’s far enough away to be secluded and quiet but close enough to Kingscote for shopping and restaurants as well as other conveniences without having to travel too far. You’ll find a nice long jetty where you can go fishing for squid or whiting when in season, along with boat ramps, clean public toilets, a BBQ area and playground. With a stunning long beach, that has vehicle access, you can be captivated by the gorgeous aqua clear water. Definately a great spot for a family holiday with many holiday homes to choose from. Along the way visit Kangaroo Island Brewery and Emu Bay Lavender Farm. Make Emu Bay one of the Places to Visit on your list as you won’t be disappointed.