Getting Here & Around
By Ferry
Kangaroo Island SeaLink operates Sealion 2000 and Spirit of Kangaroo Island, two large, luxurious vehicle and passenger ferries, between Cape Jervis and Penneshaw. There are four departures daily, with additional services during peak times. Mainland coach connections are available to/from Adelaide and Goolwa to Cape Jervis. Island connections are available to/from Penneshaw to American River and Kingscote.
By Air
Regional Express (REX) operate the 30-minute flight from Adelaide to Kingscote Airport (KGC). The airport is located 13 kilometres from Kingscote. Shuttle transport to Kingscote is available. Bookings are necessary, telephone +61 8 8553 2390.
Regional Express (REX) operates from the Main Terminal at Adelaide Airport.
Telephone 13 17 13 or +61 8 8553 2938
Air South operates from the General Aviation Terminal at Adelaide Airport.
Telephone 1800 339 629 or +61 8 8234 4988
Airport Shuttle Service
Between Kingscote Airport and all Island townships and accommodation houses. Bookings are necessary.
Kangaroo Island Transfers
Ph: 0427 887 575
Smartcar
Ph: 1300 887 121
Plan Before Your Arrival
To avoid disappointment, accommodation, tour and transport bookings are strongly recommended.
Travelling Via Melbourne
TravelLink makes touring between Melbourne and Kangaroo Island easy and enjoyable. Choose the Coastal Explorer or Country Lovers Way and let TravelLink guide you through Victoria and South Australia. Visit the Great Ocean Road, the wineries of Coonawarra and McLaren Vale, World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves, stunning national parks at Cape Otway, The Grampians, The Coorong and Deep Creek and coastal areas such as Apollo Bay, Port Fairy, Robe, Victor Harbor and Cape Jervis. Telephone 1300 655 990 or visit the website for a free road map and accommodation, attraction and dining guide.
Bring Your Vehicle or Hire
You can bring your vehicle from the mainland by ferry or you can hire a vehicle from Kingscote, Penneshaw or the airport. Four-wheel drive vehicles are not necessary. With care, you can enjoy all the Island has to offer in a conventional vehicle.
Please note that some mainland car hire companies have restrictions on bringing vehicles over to Kangaroo Island and on driving on unsealed roads. Please check with your car hire company. Our suggestion is to hire a car from one of the following Island based companies:
Hire Cars
Budget Rent A Car Kangaroo Island
Budget Rent A Car on Kangaroo Island have small, medium, large and four wheel drive vehicles available for hire. Servicing Kingscote Airport, Penneshaw (Sealink) Ferry Terminal, the towns of Kingscote and Penneshaw and other areas by arrangement. One way (on island) rentals available at no extra charge.
Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary 4WD Hire
Luxury Mercedes Benz four wheel drive vehicles and Kimberly Kamper Trailers are the perfect platform for personally tailored, self-guided tours of Kangaroo Island. 4WD's can be hired separately or all together with trailer, kitchen amenities, sleeping gear, bikes and everything else you need for the perfect camping holiday.
Hertz Kangaroo Island
Hertz offer a variety of the latest two and four wheel drive vehicles available for pick up from the Kingscote Airport, Kingscote or Penneshaw. Telephone 1800 088 296 or +61 8 8553 2390.
