Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is a short ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw. From there a loop covers Kingscote, Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Some roads are unsealed, and the 2019-20 fires changed parts of the west. Book the ferry and accommodation ahead.

The stops

1. Start

   Cape Jervis

2. Town

   Penneshaw

   Ferry landing, penguin tours

3. Town

   Kingscote

   Island's main town

4. Wildlife

   Seal Bay

   Guided walks among Australian sea lions

5. Landmark

   Little Sahara

   Sand dunes you can slide down

6. Beach

   Vivonne Bay

   Quiet beach

7. Landmark

   Remarkable Rocks

   Granite boulders above the sea

8. Viewpoint

   Admirals Arch

   Sea cave with fur seals

9. Finish

   Penneshaw

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Kingscote

  Motels and caravan parks

• Night 2

  Flinders Chase

  Park campsites and cabins

When to go

Spring and autumn; summer is busy

On the road

Some unsealed roads; the 2019-20 fires damaged parts of the west. Check park status.