Where The Bush Meets The Sea: Kangaroo Island
A sanctuary for wildlife, natural landscapes, and adventure, Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island. A must-visit to explore the Remarkable Rocks, swim with wild dolphins, or relax in the Point Ellen rockpools. There's something for everyone, whether you want to experience the turquoise coastline or the natural wilderness of the bush interior.
How to Get There: Kangaroo Island can be reached via air or sea. Take a 30 minute direct flight from Adelaide airport to Kangaroo Island Airport (Kingscote) with QantasLink. Alternatively, you can drive 1.5 hours from Adelaide to the port town of Cape Jervis. From here there are vehicle and passenger only ferry options with Sealink and Kangaroo Island Connect from Cape Jervis on the mainland to Penneshaw, KI.
Ecopia Retreat — Seddon, South Coast
Calling all nature lovers! Set on a 150 acre registered wildlife sanctuary, Ecopia Retreat offers the perfect luxurious escape into nature — sure to include many memorable wildlife encounters! The Villas are off-grid and were built to be as eco-friendly as possible. Experience the beauty of the inland bush, while still only a short drive from the coast.
If you want to venture beyond the wildlife sanctuary that is your backyard, drive 15 minutes to Vivonne Bay (voted one of Australia's top beaches). The South Coast offers plenty of nature experiences, including sea lion watching at Seal Bay Conservation Park, kayaking on Harriet's River, bird watching at Murray Lagoon and exploring the dunes at Little Sahara.
Sleeps: 2 guests
1 hour from Penneshaw
Couples
Stowaway — Stokes Bay, North Coast
If you're looking for a luxury experience (complete with an outdoor jacuzzi & a sauna) Stowaway gives the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island in comfort and style. There are four, 1-bedroom stowaway lodges on offer, two of them having just been launched in Oct 2022!
Stowaway is a short 7 minutes from Stokes Bay which is a hidden beach, accessible via a tunnel through a boulder-lined cave. We hear there are rock pools! Travel a little further to find hidden gem Gastronomo, where you can dine under a 120 year old fig tree.
Sleeps: 2 guests
1 hour from Penneshaw
Couples
Barossa Valley Side Trip
Can we tempt you with some cool Buy From The Bush businesses to support while in SA? You probably won't leave empty handed!
If you visit the Barossa, drop in to Tanunda, which is in the heart of this wine region. Visit Bright Threads for the gorgeous tabletop linen of your dreams!
Drive a little further to the lovely town of Kapunda, and tour Anlaby Station's incredible gardens and grand house. While in town, be sure to drop in to Tiny Nest, a little giftware store full of colour, and Wild Woodland Toys, a wonderland of sustainable, beautiful children's toys.
Bright Threads
Tiny Nest
Wild Woodland Toys