Our Towns & Areas
Discover the towns and regions of Kangaroo Island, from the city of Kingscote to the magnificent national parks of the south coast. Find out about the local attractions and holiday activities that each one offers, detailed on the pages below.
And don't forget to talk to a Kangaroo Island local - they'll be happy to share their region with you.
Kangaroo Island Towns & Areas
- Dudley Peninsula & Penneshaw
- Incorporating Antechamber Bay, Brown Beach, Baudin Beach, Island Beach, American Beach - Situated on the northeast coast of the Island, Penneshaw is an attractive welcome for visitors arriving on the ferries. Read More
- American River
- Incorporating Pelican Lagoon, Muston, Red Banks - A narrow tidal channel, known locally as 'The River', separates Pelican Lagoon and Eastern Cove. This channel forms the Island's most protected harbour. Read More
- Kingscote
- Incorporating Cygnet River, Brownlow, Nepean Bay, Western Cove, Wisanger - Situated on the shores of the beautiful Nepean Bay, with a panoramic view of the boat-studded harbour, Kingscote is Kangaroo Island's commercial hub. Read More
- North Coast
- Incorporating Emu Bay, Cape Cassini, Stokes Bay, Snelling Beach, Middle River, Western River Cove, King George Beach - Parts of Kangaroo Island's North Coast can be rugged and isolated, but it also boasts white sandy beaches like Emu Bay. Read More
- Parndana & Heartland
- Often described as a typical Australian country town, Parndana is the hub for the heartland of Kangaroo Island. Centrally located, it provides convenient access to the north and south coasts and has a small shopping centre. Read More
- South Coast
- Incorporating D'Estrees Bay, Murray Lagoon, Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, Hanson Bay, Flinders Chase, Macgillivray, Karatta - The South Coast hosts many attractions including Seal Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Vivonne Bay and Kelly Hill Caves. Read More
