Lauren’s Kangaroo Island Guidebook
Food scene
Millie Mae's Pantry
1 Nat Thomas Stcoffee/brunch on the way to/from ferry
Cactus Kangaroo Island
54 Dauncey Stcoffee/brunch while in Kingscote
KI Tru Thai
148 Old Salt Lake RdIf checking out Vivienne bay beach, drop in to the general store for a fish burger
17 locals recommend
Vivonne Bay General Store
4417 S Coast RdIf checking out Vivienne bay beach, drop in to the general store for a fish burger
Clifford's Honey Farm
1157 Elsegood RdTasty honey ice-cream!
Sunset Food and Wine
4564 Hog Bay RdGreat views over the north side of the island.
The Oyster Farm Shop, Kangaroo Island Shellfish
44 Tangara DrA great experience sitting under a fig tree with very tasty food and wine. Open December-April. Needs to be pre booked in advanced. It is roughly 1hr 20min from D'estrees bay (would recommend the lunch sitting due to the drive).
7 locals recommend
The Enchanted Fig Tree
A great experience sitting under a fig tree with very tasty food and wine. Open December-April. Needs to be pre booked in advanced. It is roughly 1hr 20min from D'estrees bay (would recommend the lunch sitting due to the drive).
The Odd Plate
Wineries/distillaries
Kis Cellar Door Cocktail Masterclass
856 Playford HighwayGreat to visit for lunch or a drink before your ferry home (or when you first arrive).
Only 10min from the ferry.
35 locals recommend
Dudley Wines
Great to visit for lunch or a drink before your ferry home (or when you first arrive).
Only 10min from the ferry.
False Cape
Great for an lunch/afternoon drink. Cosy
The Islander Estate Vineyards - Kangaroo Island Wines
78 Gum Creek RdSightseeing
Pennington Bay Carpark
Great beach for surfing and fishing
A big day trip but worth it if you haven't been to the island before.
Can be quite windy.
34 locals recommend
Remarkable Rocks
S Coast RdA big day trip but worth it if you haven't been to the island before.
Can be quite windy.
Admirals Arch
Lots of seals here too!
Wheaton's Beach
D'Estrees Bay Roadif you don't mind climbing lots of stairs then this worth a visit for some views of American river.
Easy to access on the way to Destrees bay
Prospect Hill
if you don't mind climbing lots of stairs then this worth a visit for some views of American river.
Easy to access on the way to Destrees bay
Stokes Bay
Unique beach with rock pools and surf. About 1 hour drive north.
Vivonne Bay
Bayview RoadActivities
Raptor Domain
3115 Seal Bay Rd
Seal Bay Conservation Park
Seal Bay Road
Little Sahara
3733 S Coast RdSand dunes
Traveler advice
Book before you go
fig tree restaurant
open For summer months only Dec-April
Book before you go
Sealink Ferry
Times can quickly book up on weekends and school holidays
Getting around
Roads
Most people underestimate the time and distances needed to travel between sites, and majority of the roads are dirt. Kangaroos are abundant around dusk so its best to be back before then.