Guidebook for Vivonne Bay
Food, fuel and Fishing
Tye and his wonderful friendly staff run a fantastic little store on the main highway, the South Coast Road.
Its your last place to buy fuel before heading west. The takeaway food is fresh, large and delicious. You can also purchase alcohol, fishing supplies and souvenirs.
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Vivonne Bay General Store
4417 S Coast RdTye and his wonderful friendly staff run a fantastic little store on the main highway, the South Coast Road.
Its your last place to buy fuel before heading west. The takeaway food is fresh, large and delicious. You can also purchase alcohol, fishing supplies and souvenirs.
Food Scene
Parndana Hotel
Crn Cook & Wedgewood RoadBistro and Bar
Davo's Deli
35 Cook StTake away food, eat in cafe, fuel, ice, bait, Australia Post.
Parndana IGA
8 Cook StLovely roast lamb gravy rolls and cakes.
Fantastic food and licensed alcohol. Right near a great beach. Stokes Bay is located just off a sealed road which runs North from Parndana.
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The Rockpool Cafe
Fantastic food and licensed alcohol. Right near a great beach. Stokes Bay is located just off a sealed road which runs North from Parndana.
Great wines! The Islander Estate just took a huge hit when the bush fires destroyed 95% of their vineyard, but they still have lots of great wine at their cellar door, and are determined to replant, repair and rebuild.
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The Islander Estate Vineyards - Kangaroo Island Wines
78 Gum Creek RdGreat wines! The Islander Estate just took a huge hit when the bush fires destroyed 95% of their vineyard, but they still have lots of great wine at their cellar door, and are determined to replant, repair and rebuild.
Wine tasting and great pizzas, especially the whiting with capers. And an amazing view of the ocean.
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Dudley Wines
Wine tasting and great pizzas, especially the whiting with capers. And an amazing view of the ocean.
The winery is located well off the main road and provides a lovely, peaceful setting. The rustic setting and quality wine is a must before or after your ferry crossing.
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False Cape Wines
1054 Willson River RdThe winery is located well off the main road and provides a lovely, peaceful setting. The rustic setting and quality wine is a must before or after your ferry crossing.
National Parks and Wildlife, Flinders Chase National Park
Although devastated by the Bush Fires in January 2020, the park is open to visitors 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm. The magnificent Rocky River Head quarters and The Chase Cafe were lost in the fires, so there are currently no facilities available except the essential toilets at both main attractions.
Vivonne Bay Store and Parndana are the last places you can find food.
The Park has been closed due to the bush fires which began from lightening strikes, but have just opened for the school holidays, which is awesome news. My own family visited on the weekend, and although serverley damaged, it was great to see the Rocks and the Arch, and especially all the Long Nosed Furr Seals and their babies.
View the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Some walking involved. Allow at least hours return from the Rocky from the front gate entrance.
Hiking trails are all closed.
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Iphathi yase Flinders Chase
S Coast RoadThe Park has been closed due to the bush fires which began from lightening strikes, but have just opened for the school holidays, which is awesome news. My own family visited on the weekend, and although serverley damaged, it was great to see the Rocks and the Arch, and especially all the Long Nosed Furr Seals and their babies.
View the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Some walking involved. Allow at least hours return from the Rocky from the front gate entrance.
Hiking trails are all closed.
Visit Australian Sea Lions on the beach, by guided tour only.
This location was not effected by the bush fires.
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Seal Bay Conservation Park
Seal Bay RoadVisit Australian Sea Lions on the beach, by guided tour only.
This location was not effected by the bush fires.
Favorite for children to see Kangaroo Island's native animal species, up close and personal. As well as Australian Native species. Pat koalas and hand feed Kangaroo Island kangaroos. Plus much more. Cafe available for bring your own picnic.
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Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
4068 Playford HwyFavorite for children to see Kangaroo Island's native animal species, up close and personal. As well as Australian Native species. Pat koalas and hand feed Kangaroo Island kangaroos. Plus much more. Cafe available for bring your own picnic.
Kelly Hill Caves are closed following the bush fires with major infrastructure damage and all the bush land is burnt in the Conservation Park.
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Kelly Hills Caves
Kelly Hill Caves are closed following the bush fires with major infrastructure damage and all the bush land is burnt in the Conservation Park.
Essentials
Best to shop on the mainland as prices are expensive
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Drakes Kingscote Foodland
Commercial StreetBest to shop on the mainland as prices are expensive
Penneshaw IGA
Lot 149 Middle TerraceGreat fruit and veg.
Sightseeing
Birds of prey flying presentation, the venom pit and fangtastic guided tours
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Raptor Domain
3115 Seal Bay RdBirds of prey flying presentation, the venom pit and fangtastic guided tours
Awarded South Australia's Winner of Food Wine and Tourism Awards, Kangaroo Island 2018, Nature Based Tourism Experience
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Ocean Safari
Awarded South Australia's Winner of Food Wine and Tourism Awards, Kangaroo Island 2018, Nature Based Tourism Experience
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Ukuzulazula
http://kangarooislandvisitorcentre.com.au
Please use this link to find all the updated information for KI. The business register is updated frequently. You can visit the Visitor Centre just a few minutes after you depart the ferry and speak to someone in person. The Facebook page is great for reviews and photos.
http://kangarooislandvisitorcentre.com.au
http://facebook.kangarooislandvisitorcentre.com.au
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Food
Buy your supeŕmarket items on the mainland if you can fit it in the car. Drakes in Kingscote is quite expensive and the Vivonne Bay Store has very few items.
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Roads
The bitumen highway does a complete circle al9ng the South Coast Road, down to Flinders Chase, up the Westend Highway and through to Parndana, Stokes Bay, and from Parndana to Kingscote and Penneshaw. All other roads are dirt and require lots of care when driving. Great advice on the gravel roads is to never hit the breaks if you are losing control, just take your foot off the accelerator. You will lose control if you hit the breaks.
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Clothing
KI often experiences cold conditions and cold winds. We advise you to pack some warm clothing any time of the year. A jumper or jacket is required nearly every night. If the weather conditions are Northerly winds, then it can be quite hot. Vivonne Bay is renowned for a lovely cool sea breeze.