Experiences
Penneshaw Market
Penneshaw Markets is a showcase for local artists, gardeners, growers, authors, photographers, artisans, and small-scale food producers in a social village atmosphere.
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Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
Penneshaw Markets is a showcase for local artists, gardeners, growers, authors, photographers, artisans, and small-scale food producers in a social village atmosphere.
Stay for an Island specialty lunch in the scenic backdrop of our town Oval or visit the local cafes and restaurants for a freshly prepared meal.
Spend a lazy afternoon on the beach or enjoy one of the many walks around Penneshaw including Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, Wallaby Track, Ironhill hike and the Walking Penneshaw guide. Visit the Maritime Museum to learn of the early settlers and their pioneer life styles.
Penneshaw Market Days are held the first Sunday of every month, plus Easter Sunday, from October – April as well as to welcome every cruise ship arrival. Discount ferry fares apply for walk on market day travel.
In the event of adverse weather, the market falls back to Penneshaw Hall which is adjacent the Oval.
Additional markets may be scheduled during the recess period. Information is available on the Penneshaw Market Facebook page.
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Island Beehive
Visit Island Beehive to learn about Ligurian Bees. Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for this docile bee in 1885.-
Kingscote
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Fish Cannery Walking Trail
A trail through the scrub to the ruins of a fish cannery built in the late 1890s.-
American River
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Kingscote Tidal Pool
The Kingscote Tidal Pool is located on the Kingscote Foreshore near the wharf. Sea water flows in and out of the pool.-
Kingscote
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George Turners Castle Lights
George Turner is a 3rd generation islander who is retired and has a hobby for all visitors and locals to the island to enjoy. Located-
North Coast
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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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Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre
Step into a world of natural wonders at the newly built Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre. Located on Kangaroo Island, this state-of-the-art facility welcomes-
West End
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Baudin Beach
Baudin Beach located on the Dudley Peninsula was named in 2002 after the French navigator Nicolas Baudin in honor of his exploration of Kangaroo Island-
Penneshaw & Dudley Peninsula
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St Albans Church
The chancel built in 1884 is the oldest public building in Kingscote. Originally it was the first public school.-
Kingscote
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Red Banks Beach
The colourful cliffs of Red Banks, 15 minutes north of American River, rank among the island's best-kept secrets.-
American River
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