Kangaroo Island Parks - Entry, accommodation and tours guide 2018-2019
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Kangaroo Island Parks Entry, accommodation and tours guide 2018–2019
Seal Bay Kelly Hill Caves
P: (08) 8553 4463 E: sealbay@sa.gov.au P: (08) 8553 4464 E: kellyhill@sa.gov.au
Open daily 9 am — 5 pm Open daily
Seal Bay is the only place in the world where The stunning Kelly Hill Caves are a magical
you can see the Australian sea-lion up close. underground world filled with amazing
Seal Bay is about 45 minutes from the Island’s limestone formations. A 40 minute guided
main town of Kingscote. tour takes you on a walk amidst ornate cave
A self-guided boardwalk experience and formations and lets you discover how the
lookout walk is open from 9 am to 4.15 pm caves and their spectacular decorations are
(summer holidays 5.15 pm). formed. Those with a more adventurous spirit
can crawl through an underground maze
Beach guided tours* of 45 minutes are of smaller caverns on a two hour guided
available. Adventure Cave Tour*. Contact Kelly Hill
An exclusive twilight tour for an hour and 45 Caves for further information and to book.
minutes is available during daylight savings. *Participants must be 8 years or older. Minimum charge and
Contact Seal Bay for further information and conditions apply. Bookings essential.
to book.
*Extreme weather conditions may affect tour access and Tours May to August 2018
duration. For a less crowded experience, visit before 11 am or
after 1 pm. Tuesday–Thursday
11.00 12.00 2.00 3.00
Tours all year
No adventure caving tour
9.00 9.45 10.30 11.15
12.15 1.00 1.45 2.30 Friday–Monday and public holidays
3.15 4.00 10.30 11.00 12.00 1.00
2.00 3.00 4.00
Extra tours in school holidays
Adventure caving tour 2.15
Summer holidays
Tours September 2018 to April 2019
10.00 10.45 11.45 12.30
10.30 11.00 12.00 2.00
1.15 1.30 2.00 2.15
1.00 3.00 4.00
3.00 3.45 4.15 5.00
Adventure caving tour 2.15
Spring and autumn holidays
Tours winter and spring holidays
10.00 10.45 11.30 1.30
10.30 11.00 12.00 1.00
2.15 3.00
2.00 3.00 4.00
SA school holiday dates: Adventure caving tour 2.15
Winter holidays (7 Jul – 22 Jul 18)
Tours summer, autumn and Easter holidays
Spring holidays (29 Sept – 14 Oct 18)
Summer holidays (15 Dec 18 – 28 Jan 19) 10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30
Autumn holidays (13 Apr – 28 Apr 19) 12.00 12.30 1.00 2.00
Easter holidays (19 Apr – 22 Apr 19)
3.00 4.00
Daylight savings dates: Adventure caving tour 2.15
7 Oct 2018 – 7 Apr 2019Flinders Chase National Cape Willoughby
Park Lightstation
P: (08) 8553 4470 E: flinderschase@sa.gov.au P: (08) 8553 4466 E: capewilloughby@sa.gov.au
Open daily Open Thursday to Monday*
Flinders Chase is a vast wilderness that Rich in maritime history, Cape Willoughby is
features iconic landmarks, including the South Australia’s first lightstation. Join a 45
world famous Remarkable Rocks and minute guided tour** and enjoy spectacular
Admirals Arch. The colony of long-nosed fur views over Backstairs Passage. A self-guided
seals at Cape du Couedic are a must see. walk is also available between tours at a cost
A network of walking trails and boardwalks of $5.00 per person (this does not include
allow you to enjoy the park and its diverse access to the lighthouse).
wildlife. Day visitors are requested to leave *Open all week in spring, summer and autumn holidays.
the park by sunset.
**Access to the lighthouse balcony may be restricted during
Visitor Centre is open 9 am–5 pm daily. extreme weather conditions. Access involves climbing stairs.
Children under four are NOT permitted to use the stairs unless
they are in an approved baby harness or backpack.
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail
P: (08) 8553 4410 Tours all year
E: dewnr.kiwtadmin@sa.gov.au
www.kangarooislandwildernesstrail.sa.gov.au Thursday–Monday
Five days walking, four nights camping, an
11.00 12.30 2.00
experience of a lifetime! Nature’s drama
unfolds at every step of the 61 km five-day Tuesday–Wednesday
trek, with the trail weaving its way through
the most botanically unique area in all of Closed
South Australia before reaching the rugged, Tours spring, summer and autumn holidays
remote and spectacular coastline of the
Southern Ocean. Bookings essential. Open all week
5 day self-guided walk using campgrounds 11.00 12.30 2.00 3.00 4.00
Please note (all sites):
Adult Concession Child
Seal Bay, Kelly Hill and Finders Chase visitor
$164.50 $131.50 $98.00 centres are open every day of the year
except Christmas Day.
Visit the website for extra options including
secure parking and transfers to the trail, day Tour times and prices are subject to
walking option with daily transfers to cabin alteration without notice.
or camping accommodation, pack transfers
Children 15 years or younger must be
from stage to stage and equipment hire.
accompanied by a responsible adult at all
Please check with site staff for the level of times.
mobility or fitness required to undertake Pets and drones are not permitted in
any tour, activity or site visit. National or Conservation Parks and
Wilderness Protection Areas on Kangaroo
Group rates are available for tours. Island.
Please contact individual sites.
All parks may be closed and tours cancelled
For full terms and conditions please visit on days of catastrophic fire danger or on
www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks days of extreme weather.Cape Borda Lightstation
P: (08) 8559 3257 E: capeborda@sa.gov.au
Tours all year
Open Friday to Tuesday Friday–Tuesday
Cape Borda Lightstation is stunningly located 11.00 12.30* 2.00
upon the cliffs overlooking Investigator
Strait. To discover the maritime history of the Wednesday–Thursday
area you can take a 45 minute guided tour of
Closed
the lighthouse.
Tours spring, summer and autumn holidays
Don’t miss the daily cannon firing* on the
12.30 pm tour! Open all week
A self-guided walk and entry to museum is 11.00 12.30* 2.00 3.15
available between tours at a cost of $5.00 per
4.00
person.
Camping (valid to 30 June 2019)
Enjoy the peacefulness and vast wilderness of Kangaroo Island parks by camping under the
stars at the secluded campgrounds. There are limited spaces available.
Price per site: Car Bike, walk
Flinders Chase National Park | P: (08) 8553 4471 E: flinderschase@sa.gov.au
Rocky River — bookings required $30.50 $11
Snake Lagoon — bookings required $15 $9
West Bay — bookings required $15 $9
Harvey’s Return — bookings required $15 $9
Showers for campers not staying at Rocky River $4 per person $4 per person
Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park | P: (08) 8553 4444
Murray Lagoon — bookings required $15 $9
D’Estrees Bay — bookings required $15 $9
Lashmar Conservation Park | P: (08) 8553 4444
Antechamber Bay — bookings required $15 $9
Remote Trekking | P: (08) 8553 4444
Please note:
• Campers at Flinders Chase National Park pay only one days entry fee per person to the Park,
unless they are holders of the Kangaroo Island Tour Pass, which incorporates the park entry fee.
• Gas fires only are permitted all year round except on declared Total Fire Ban Days when no
fires are permitted (check the Country Fire Service (CFS) broadcast notices on local radio 891 AM
ABC and 765 AM 5CC or check CFS hotline 1300 362 361).
Book camping online at www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Visiting/camping
For further information on camping please contact:
Natural Resources Kangaroo Island
PMB 246, Flinders Chase Service, via Kingscote SA 5223
P: (08) 8553 4410 E: flinderschase@sa.gov.auHeritage Accommodation (valid to 30 June 2019)
Take a step back in time and stay in beautifully restored, fully furnished, self-contained, heritage
listed accommodation.
Two Extra Extra
All prices per night
persons adult child
Cape du Couedic Lightstation — Flinders Chase National Park
Karatta, Parndana or Troubridge Lodge Peak $225 $30 $15
(maximum 7 guests – 2 night minimum stay) Off peak $170 $30 $15
Rocky River — Flinders Chase National Park
May’s Homestead (maximum 6 guests) Peak $179.50 $30.50 $15
Off peak $132 $30.50 $15
Postman’s Cottage (maximum 4 guests) $76.50 $26.50 N/A
Cape Borda Lightstation — Flinders Chase National Park
Flinders Light Lodge (maximum 7 guests) Peak $225 $30 $15
Off peak $170 $30 $15
Hartley Hut (maximum 3 guests) Peak $150 $30 $15
Off peak $112.50 $30 $15
Woodward Hut (maximum 2 guests) $50
Cape Willoughby Lightstation
Seymour or Thomas Cottage Peak $225 $30 $15
(maximum 9 guests) Off peak $170 $30 $15
Please note:
• All prices include linen except at Woodward Hut where linen hire is
optional for $12.00 per guest.
• A two night minimum stay applies year round to the
Stay 5
Cape du Couedic and Cape Borda cottages. A two night minimum
stay applies at Cape Willoughby cottages during South Australian nights and
school holidays. receive a
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free KI Poaur
• Children under four years of age are free of charge.
• Off peak is 1 May to 31 August.
Book accommodation online at: during y
www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Visiting/accommodation stay.
Cover image Quentin Chester Photography
For further information on accommodation please contact:
Natural Resources Kangaroo Island We’re social
PMB 246, Flinders Chase Service, via Kingscote SA 5223 Find
P: (08) 8553 4410 E: kiparksaccom@sa.gov.au us on
For general information contact:
P: (08) 8553 4444
www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/kangarooislandTour and entry fees (valid to 30 June 2019)
You can choose to pay as you go, or you can see it all at your own pace with a Kangaroo Island
Tour Pass. Either way a trip to each of the Island’s landmarks is affordable on any travel budget.
Pay up front and save: Adult Conc. Child Family
Kangaroo Island Pass $74.50 $60 $43.50 $197
The ultimate visitor package, giving you 12 months access to:
• Seal Bay guided tour, boardwalk and lookout • Cape Borda Lighthouse tour
• Kelly Hill show cave tour • Cape Willoughby Lighthouse tour
• Flinders Chase National Park entry
The Kangaroo Island Tour Pass is available from any of the below listed sites and the natural resources
centre in Kingscote.
Or pay as you go: Adult Conc. Child Family
Seal Bay
Guided tour including boardwalk and lookout $35.50 $28.50 $20 $86.50
Boardwalk and lookout (unguided) $16 $13 $10 $42.50
Twilight and Private tours* please email sealbay@sa.gov.au for pricing and booking conditions
Kelly Hill Caves*
Show cave tour $20 $17 $11 $52
Adventure caving** (children must be 8 years or over) $76.50 $61 $45.50
Cape Borda Lightstation
Lightstation tour $16 $13 $10 $42
Self guided tour $5 $5 $5
Cape Willoughby Lightstation
Lightstation tour $16 $13 $10 $42
Self guided tour $5 $5 $5
Flinders Chase National Park
One day entry $11 $9 $6 $28.50
Two day entry*** $16 $13 $10 $42.50
*Bookings essential for Seal Bay Twilight and Private Tours and Kelly Hill Adventure Caving Tour.
**Adventure caving is subject to a minimum of four participants or private party fee of $306.
*** Applies to two consecutive days. Camping fees are not included.
Ticket classifications:
Adult Any person 16 years of age or over.
Concession (Conc.) Any person holding a valid full time Australian secondary or tertiary student card,
Australian pensioner card, health care card, Australian seniors health card, South
Australian state concession card or Australian Seniors card. Concession is not
available to overseas cardholders.
Child Any person aged 4–15 years (children under 4 years are free).
Family Consists of 2 adults with 2 children, or 1 adult with 3 children.
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