 Attractions
Cape Willoughby: Twenty five kilometres south-east of Penneshaw on the eastern-most point of Kangaroo Island, the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse is the state's oldest. Built in 1852, the 27 metre tower is made of local limestone and sits on a cliff 73 metres above the sea.
Hope Cottage Folk Museum: This museum contains some rare artifacts from Kangaroo Island's past, including the reconstructed light from the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. Its transport section tells the story of the island's maritime history.
Jumbuck Shearing: This 364 hectare farm, eighteen kilometres from Kingscote, provides visitors with the opportunity to learn the history of shearing and wool industry from farmers whose families have been on the land since 1883.
Mount Thisby: Near American River, Mount Thisby was originally called Prospect Hill by Captain Flinders, who used it to survey the island. Steps take visitors to its summit for startling views of Pelican Lagoon, American River, the nearby hills and the Southern Ocean at Pennington Bay.
The Parndana Wildlife Park: Four kilometres west of Parndana, this park has over fifty aviaries with a collection of native birds and numerous other birds found in Kangaroo Islands wilderness areas. Of special interest is the prized section of rare and protected birds that are native to the island.
Paul's Place: Three kilometres south of Stokes Bay, Paul's Place has a collection of native and farm animals, all of which can be seen at close quarters and hand-fed. There are walk-in aviaries, horse rides and displays of Aboriginal artifacts, vintage cars, a Bee colony and sheep shearing demonstrations.
Pennington Bay: Near American River and one kilometre off the Kingscote to Penneshaw road, Pennington Bay has an excellent surf beach and offers beautiful coastal scenery. However extreme care should be taken by inexperienced surfers.
St. Alban's Church: Built in 1884, St. Alban's Church is the oldest public building on Kangaroo Island. It was used for council meetings and also as a school room. Its special features include beautiful stained glass windows and many memorials to the island's pioneer families.
Vivonne Bay Wildlife Reserve Outdoor Education Centre: Covering an area of 1,700 hectares, the Vivonne Bay Wildlife Park is the largest private park on Kangaroo Island. There are more than forty kilometres of walking and vehicle tracks for visitors to explore the coastline and cliffs.
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