Plan a winter trip to Kangaroo Island. Explore neighborhoods, restaurants, places to stay and practical local advice from AVARA's full editorial guide.
Kangaroo Island — TL;DR
South Australia's wildlife sanctuary island, where Remarkable Rocks meets The Odd Plate's India-Japan tasting menu.
Kangaroo Island overview
October to April offers warm, dry weather ideal for beach visits and wildlife spotting.
Kingscote is recommended as the main base with sufficient cafes, restaurants, and shops, with Penneshaw serving the SeaLink ferry terminal and Flinders Chase National Park a drive west for Remarkable Rocks.
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Kangaroo Island's dining scene continues to punch above its weight, with The Odd Plate's India-Japan-inspired tasting menu and The Star of Greece's reputation as one of the best restaurants in South Australia reflecting a serious culinary destination built on the island's gourmet local delicacies and rare honeybees.
Where to eat, drink & do in Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island neighborhoods
Kingscote Recommended as a base with sufficient cafes, restaurants, petrol stations and shops.
Penneshaw Home to the Kangaroo Island Backpackers Hostel, just five minutes from the SeaLink ferry terminal.
Flinders Chase National Park Home to Remarkable Rocks, fascinating rock formations and historical sites, along with wild beaches and heritage-listed landmarks.
Practical info for Kangaroo Island
Getting around in Kangaroo Island? Kingscote is recommended as the main base with sufficient cafes, restaurants, and shops, with Penneshaw serving the SeaLink ferry terminal and Flinders Chase National Park a drive west for Remarkable Rocks.
When to go in Kangaroo Island? October to April offers warm, dry weather ideal for beach visits and wildlife spotting.
What's changing now in Kangaroo Island? Kangaroo Island's dining scene continues to punch above its weight, with The Odd Plate's India-Japan-inspired tasting menu and The Star of Greece's reputation as one of the best restaurants in South Australia reflecting a serious culinary d
Seek out Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum in Kangaroo Island? A museum offering insight into the island's post-war settlement history, overlooked next to the natural attractions.
Base yourself in Kingscote in Kangaroo Island? Recommended as a base with sufficient cafes, restaurants, petrol stations and shops. Known for main island base.