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Before you go
Your trip to Kingscote.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Kingscote – South Australia Destination Kangaroo Island about 180 km from Adelaide
How to get there
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Kingscote Airport (KGC) Cygnet River · 14 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
The island airport is about 14 km away, with flights from Adelaide. From Penneshaw, where the ferry from Cape Jervis arrives, it’s about 60 km by car.
How many days
One or two nights as a base for the south coast and Flinders Chase.
When to go
Spring and summer have long days and many young animals. Winter is cold and windy.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, or an organized tour: attractions are spread across the island and there is no public transport. In Australia you drive on the left.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
2 days in Kingscote
Day 1
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Morning
Seal Bay
Head to the south coast and take the guided walk down to the sea lions on Seal Bay beach.
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Afternoon
Little Sahara
Stop at the Little Sahara sand dunes, near Seal Bay, and return to Kingscote along the south coast.
Day 2
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All day
Flinders Chase
Cross the island to Flinders Chase National Park to see the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Kingscote?
Use the town as a base for Seal Bay, Little Sahara and Flinders Chase National Park, and try the island’s local products.
How far is Kingscote from Flinders Chase?
About 100 km to the park visitor centre, roughly a one-and-a-half-hour drive.
How to get from the airport to Kingscote town centre?
By rental car or transfer; the airport is about 14 km away.
Was Kingscote the first town in South Australia?
It was the first official settlement in the state, in 1836.