Scenic Town of Kingscote

OVERVIEW

Explore picturesque Kingscote, a heritage town with a thriving arts community and the first European settlement in the state of South Australia. Established at nearby Reeves Point in 1836, Kingscote remains relatively undeveloped, due in part to its remote location. That is the beauty of this seaside town and the surrounding area, where nature reigns supreme. On the way to town, you will pause at gorgeous Penneshaw Bay and Pelican Lagoon; the latter known for its free-roaming kangaroos, wallabies and of course pelicans. While meandering about Kingscote on your own, you might browse the art galleries, admire the enormous kangaroo mural painted on a downtown silo and shop for hand-crafted jewelry. Many of the stores also carry products made with organic honey from imported, genetically pure Ligurian bees. Later, you will visit the Island Beehive, the source of this revered raw honey that is used in everything from mead to beauty products.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the spectacular natural beauty while driving through the wilds of Kangaroo Island.
• Look for kangaroos, wallabies and birds along the shores of Pelican Lagoon.
• Enjoy free time to explore the seaside, artsy town of Kingscote on your own.
• Visit the Island Beehive and see the array of products made from Ligurian bee honey.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.