Kingscote

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Recommended as a base with sufficient cafes, restaurants, petrol stations and shops.

Places in Kingscote

The Odd Plate A high-end fine-dining restaurant featuring a 7-course tasting menu with inspiration from India and Japan, using local ingredients.
The Star of Greece Known as one of the best restaurants in South Australia, offering good food, excellent views, and great wine.
Fat Beagle Coffee Shop A coffee shop among the island's dining options.
The Star of Greece bar The bar at one of the best restaurants in South Australia, offering great wine and excellent views.

Best time to visit: October to April offers warm, dry weather ideal for beach visits and wildlife spotting.
Getting around: 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.
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language: English.
Timezone: ACST (UTC+9:30, UTC+10:30 in summer)
Current trends: 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.

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.