Camping in Kangaroo Island
South Australia’s largest island has sandy beaches, wild bushlands, and native kangaroos.
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Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
2 sites · RVs, Tents5000 acres · Karatta, SA
We offer these PRIMITIVE campsites with the understanding that campers will book a nocturnal tour via our website - hansonbay.com.au PLEASE CHECK TOUR AVAILABILITY BEFORE BOOKING CAMPSITE.
Welcome to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, a privately-owned conservancy focused on providing habitat for native animals to live in the wild. Since 1997 the Sanctuary has worked to conserve and protect the natural resources within its boundaries, especially the native Australian flora and fauna.
We have a BEACH camp site available that offer spectacular ocean views of the wild south coast. Campers will have access to a pit toilet during their stay. There is a 2 night maximum stay.
You will find plenty of sightseeing opportunities and interesting places to visit within easy reach of Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Although much of the western end of Kangaroo Island was severely impacted by the January 2020 bushfires, the uniquely Australian story of rebirth and regeneration after fire is compelling.
Much of the western end of Kangaroo Island is covered in parks and reserves and it is often referred to as the natural end of the Island. You will find large areas of pristine natural bushland, numerous native wildlife, spectacular, rugged coastal cliffs and beautiful seascapes and beaches. Throughout the wilderness areas you will also discover old buildings and ruins which have been preserved because of their historical role in the development of the island. And if that is not enough to hold your interest, you can swim in the bay, fish from a sandy beach, dive some ship wrecks, surf some big waves, go sand boarding or go bush walking, Whatever your interest, you will find plenty of things to do on your next holiday at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK
The Flinders Chase National Park covers much of the western end of Kangaroo Island. The park has a diverse range of wildlife including Platypus, Kangaroos, Koalas and Cape Barren Geese. Flinders Chase offers stunning coastal landscapes, vast areas of wilderness and a variety of recreational opportunities. There is a network of walking trails throughout the park providing you with numerous bushwalking opportunities.
REMARKABLE ROCKS
Remarkable Rocks is an impressive cluster of sculpted granite boulders perched on a huge rounded granite dome that drops steeply away to the surging seas some 70 metres below.
ADMIRALS ARCH
Admirals Arch is a spectacular archway formed by the relentless waves pounding the cliffs and cutting a path through the cliffs. There is also a colony of New Zealand Fur seals that bask on the rocks below Admirals Arch.
Plus so much more to see and do!
Limited phone reception. Sorry, no pets.
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Meanfeat Downs
6 sites · RVs, Tents120 acres · Bay Of Shoals, SA
A beautiful location 12 km from Kingscote and a shot drive from Kangaroo island brewery. 300m from the bay off shoals and around the corner from Emu bay Boxing bay and Turners Drive looking over Kingscote Harbour.
The property abundant with wildlife, kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidna and passing koalas. The bird life is spectacular and never ending.
You can choose your spot to nestle in to overlooking the bay, Wisagna hills or the range behind Emu bay.
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Marion Bay Bush Camping
7 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Marion Bay, SA
200 Acre property previously used for grain and livestock. Wildlife includes kangaroos, emus, wide variety of bird and geese, many of which you can see on our facebook page.
All the campsites have been developed from naturally occurring breaks in the scrub making the environment of campers naturally appealing and less damaging. You can enjoy the convenience of being one minute away from the town centre, general store and tavern.
By camping here, you can expect a premium level of privacy separation between sites with your experience coming before profit maximising in our eyes. We have sites to fit all sizes with our largest and most separated being site 7. Overall we aim offer the most authentic camping experience for all.
On requesting a site you will be asked to read the conditions and provide some details including vehicle registration and licence numbers. This is seperate to hip camp and requested by the property owners on each booking.
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Reefs Ocean Retreat
14 sites · RVs16 acres · Marion Bay, SA
Our property of 16 acres of natural scrub offers walking access to the beach along a 100-metre sandy path.
Located only 1 km from the township of Marion Bay, it is an easy stroll via the beach or road to the local jetty, Tavern, shop, playground, and community centre.
The amazing Dhilba-Guuranda National Park is only 6 km away, providing many choices of great beaches - well known for surfing, fishing, swimming, and hiking trails.
Pets are welcome ... but we do ask that they be kept on a lead and not left unsupervised whilst on the property. Clean up after your dogs, so no-one has to step in their poop!!
The walk-on beach is dog friendly.
Self contained campers only please.
Bring everything you need and take it all with you on departure.
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Marron Bush Escape
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents250 acres · Western River, SA
Welcome to Marron Bush Escape, located in Gosse, in the Western River area (western end, near Flinders Chase National Park) of beautiful Kangaroo Island!
This is a beautiful, remote, rural 250 acre private property, it is home to a number of sheep, features dams that have Marron and boasts the best that nature has to offer. Rest assured, you will not see any neighbours on this property; just picturesque landscapes everywhere you look! It is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from Penneshaw, where you get off the ferry.
We offer powered and unpowered camp sites, as well as a bush, cabin.
Camp fires (small) are allowed when fire restrictions allow. There is a fire pit that can be used when there is no fire ban, with barbecue plate and camp ovens for old-style bush cooking or cooking up your fresh organic Kangaroo Island Marron.
There is a drop toilet at the back and external lights and an external kitchen sink with hot and cold water.
There is one drop dunny and limited rain water (you are welcome to bring your own drinking water if you need extra).
For your convenience, there are recycling and rubbish bins at corner of Snug and Colman’s Rd for all waste disposal.
On half of our property we have sheep and lambs in the paddocks. Bring your camera, and you just might be lucky enough to see little lambs playing and even being born. We may also be shearing and invite you to see how this is done. The other half of the property is untouched natural scrub with grass and trees 12 foot tall. There are koalas, eagles, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas and lots of other native animals and a creek with small waterfalls. In winter time the ground can be boggy, so a 4WD is desirable and will allow you to explore further.
From the cabin, make your way down past the dams and go through the shiny gate at the bottom of the hill (please close the gate behind you). Here, you'll discover 125 acres of untouched Kangaroo Island wilderness with walking trails to explore. Keep an eye out for koalas, kangaroos, wedge-tail eagles, wallabies, large grass trees etc
We also have two small lakes that you can have a picnic by or drop some Marron nets in for a fresh feed. There are weighing scales provided at the shed so you can pay for them. This is on an honesty system- so please do the right thing, as we have already been burnt from the fires. You must contact me if you wish to fish for marron prior to catching any.
There are no shops or restaurants close by (stock up before arriving!) and you will need to travel down dirt roads but you will really have the opportunity to get off the grid, get back to nature and make memories in the stunning, untouched, Kangaroo Island wilderness!
Local attractions include:
Kelly Hill Caves
Flinders Chase National Park
Stokes Bay
Cape Borda
Lighthouse
Middle River
Western River
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Nat and Stu's Place
1 site · RV, Tent80 acres · Karatta, SA
Come and see the resilience of the Kangaroo Island Aussie bush. This property was sadly burnt-out last year but is bouncing back stronger than ever. Use this as your secluded basecamp for exploring Kangaroo Island.
This property offers nature walks, bush camp fires (seasonal), rain water from tank, with fishing, beaches just 10 min away. Isolated peace and walk amongst the wallabies, kangaroos, goanna, echidnas.
Enjoy the Wild flowers (seasonal) and plan your days travel to the nearby National Parks and Tourist Attractions across Kangaroo Island.
Toilet facilities available upon request
Take a walks around the fence line and up the fire access track. See variety of native wildlife in its natural habitat
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Emu Bay Hideaway, Kangaroo Island
5 sites · RVs, Tents60 acres · Emu Bay, SA
30 hectares of peace, mainly vegetated with Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia, a nationally-protected ecological community). Kangaroos and wallabies are in abundance. Choose a site facing southeast and overlooking Shoal Bay towards Kingscote, it has a wonderful feeling of remoteness and seclusion. Alternatively, you can choose a spot yourself to set up camp anywhere on the property.
There are no amenities so guests need to be 100% self-sufficient (including BYO drinking water and toilet) and leave no trace. It is a wild block and only five minutes from the iconic Emu Bay, where the white sandy beach runs for 4kms, most of which is backed by 10 to 20-meter-high dunes. It is one of the best beaches on the island with crystal-clear water.
Check with me before lighting a campfire - this depends on the season and risk. Dogs are permitted if well controlled (register visiting dogs with local council).
IMPORTANT: I have very limited access to the Internet, only periodically every few days, if that. Therefore, I may take some time to respond to inquiries. It is preferred that if you have questions, you can text or call me, Rosalie, on 0490485123. Please note - all bookings MUST still go through the Hipcamp system, no exceptions.
Kangaroo Island is serviced by regular ferry - check SeaLink for details.
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Kangaroo Island Jump Off Road
5 sites · RVs, Tents2000 acres · Inneston, SA
Edenvale Pastorals was originally established as a solider settlers farm, and later was purchased by the Wilmott family in 2001 and converted to regenerative cell grazing cattle farm. The farm was leased for a few years, up until the recent 2019-2020 bush fires.
Since the bush fires our family has decided to move back onto the farm and start the rebuild. We will be continuing with the sustainable farming practices and want to give people the opportunity to stay and enjoy the west end.
No need to bring your own tent, stay with up to three people in a suspended tent! We can also provide bedding. Should you have a group larger than three, where some people can bring their own gear, we have space for them too.
We have a hot outdoor shower, and compost toilet. Pets are also welcome, however must not be in the tent, and must not harass the wildlife.
The suspended tent sleeps 3 people maximum. If you have any additional people who bring their own camping gear they are welcome to book our other listing 'Jump Off Road Camp (own gear).'
The surrounding paddocks are home to our cattle that pass through occasionally, and during the afternoons you have the opportunity to observe the abundant wild life that come to life, as well as a healthy bird life among the trees.
On your stay you have the choice of enjoying the walks and hikes through out the De'mole river and Cape Torrens that are at your door step, go sightseeing in the national park, the De Tong Ling Stupa, Billy Goat water falls or even Western River Cove or just relax and enjoy the serenity of your suspended tree tent experience.Either way, we hope you enjoy what the west end has to offer.
Flinders Chase National Park is 40km via bitumen road or 27 km via Shackle road. Keep up to date with road closures through Flinders Chase national park website. Cape Borda Light house is 23km from our farm, there are several hikes in that area such as the Ravine Des Casoars and Harveys return. Keep tabs on their website as the park is closed, however still accessible by foot from the gate.
De Tong Ling Stupa is 20km from our farm and is open to the public to visit. Billy Goat waterfalls generally has water flowing through mid winter, but regardless is a beautiful easy hike that comes alive with fungus and orchids early winter and during spring.
Be mindful we are 45 minutes from the closest fuel station, at Parndana, and most places close early so it would be wise to be well prepared before getting here. 15km of the road is dirt, just take it easy if you're in a 2wd, and be aware of eagles, kangaroos and wallabies.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to having you!
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Kangaroo Is Amaze'n'fun Campground
10 sites · RVs75 acres · Kingscote, SA
The property is on 75 acres within walking distance to the beach, it was a amusement park 20 years ago so still has a few of the amusements working including mini golf, basketball court and a large hedge maze. I'm also building a outdoor bar with a large fire pit. Has a working toilet and hot shower. Plenty of wildlife Kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, huge range of bird life Inc Glossy black cockatoos.
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Dudley Retreat
3 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Island Beach, SA
Property is 100 acres of a mostly narrow leaf native vegetation area. Natural limestone, wildlife home to abundant native fauna and flora including kangaroos, birds, echidnas goannas.
The property is located 14km from Penneshaw and the ferry terminal. 6km from browns beach, American beach, and 5km back to Hog Bay road, the main tarred road on the island heading from Penneshaw towards Kingscote and other areas of the island.
It is also located within easy access distances to Cape Willoughby, Dudley and False Cape wines, Sunset winery restaurant, American river, local shops and the Penneshaw end of the island on the Dudley peninsula.
Walking tracks and natural camping areas are in the process of being established and available to park up in. Very basic natural environment. There is a main track as you enter the property with a large portion of our land (over half) to your right (east) of this central track. Don't get lost if you go exploring this area! A couple of clear areas just off to the right of this main track to park up and camp in. This is a dry native area so please be very mindful of this while camping, and of the wildlife. (Which is shy).
If walking through native veg areas, wear good shoes, take a compass, and tread carefully. There is a lot of limestone, and tracks clear of small rocks are still being established, (although a lot of kangaroo tracks throughout areas).
This would ONLY suit self contained campers, as no facilities provided at this stage. Rubbish is also to be taken with you when leaving please, to dispose of at public bins.
There are amazing island and ocean views from the far western boundary of the property, with beautiful sunset views, either a short walk west through the trees from the central track, or along the western internal road. (left of main entrance gate).
We have a limited rainwater supply in this western boundary area of our land currently, that may be accessed by arrangement at this stage, (with plans to provide a supply to other areas of the land in the future).
There is a code lock on the entrance gate to the property, that the code will be advised on bookings. Please keep the gate closed during your stay.
Of course, anyone using our main track on our property will be considerate and mindful of anyone else that may be driving along it and obviously drive in a safe and considerate manner. Our main track is a single lane private dirt road which of course you can safely pass another vehicle if need be, with care, and if necessary.
Wildlife cross, and use, our internal roads often and regularly, so please drive slowly and carefully on any internal roads. All have native veg on both sides of roads.
It is all national park directly across the road to our property on Doug road also, so watch out for wildlife on roads leading to our property entrance. (as with all roads on the island).
Drive safely and enjoy your stay!!
Please notify us if any issues or questions at all during your stay on our land, and we will be happy to assist.
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Bayside Glamping
1 site · Lodging1 acre · Marion Bay, SA
Bayside Glamping offers a unique glamping experience in Marion Bay, SA, on the door step of the gorgeous Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park.
Our glamping setup is only for 2 adults, and is perfect for couple’s getaways, or two friends wanting to relax near the beach together.
Our setup is completely unique, as its made of mostly recycled timber to add to it's exclusive charm.
Bayside consists of a 5 metre wide, double door bell tent, on a deck with an outdoor kitchen and indoor bathroom, all with hot water and electricity.
Inside the generously sized tent, is a bed with a pillow-top mattress, complete with luxurious bedding from Eco Downunder, where you’ll have the perfect night’s sleep drifting off to the sound of waves crashing in the background.
The tent is lit by bedside lamps at night, and has a variety of battery operated candles to set the mood. A fan is also included.
The outdoor kitchen has a bar fridge, gas BBQ with hot plate and grill plate, plates, cups, platters, mugs, glasses (drinking, wine & champagne), small coffee plunger, utensils and cutlery.
The kitchen also has oil and paper towel.
The fully indoor bathroom has a hot shower, vanity and flushing toilet.
The large deck has a dining area and deck chairs for catching some rays. The deck area is lit up at night by fairy lights and solar lanterns, to add to the magical atmosphere.
Inclusions:
• Variety of teas, coffee, sugar & small milks • Natural Look Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash • Eco Downunder luxurious bedding • Eco Downunder bath sheets, face washes, hand towel & bathmat
Fun extras:
• Pack of playing cards • Connect 4 • Puzzles • Books • Colouring in books and pencils
You have access to the full site, with no shared amenities. You will notice that the site is on the back of my dad's property, but it is completely private.
Other things to note:
Pets aren’t allowed sorry, as much as we’d love to let you bring your furry friend on holidays, the tent isn’t suitable to leave a dog in while going into the National Park.
Mobile phone signal is limited, whilst Telstra and Optus work in the town, Vodafone stops working just after Warooka. Please also note that there is very limited mobile phone signal in Innes National Park.
To keep our setup as in touch with nature as possible, all facilities are not completely out of the weather. Whilst glamping is a major step above camping, the kitchen facilities and table and chairs are still prone to bad weather.
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Camping in Kangaroo Island guide
Overview
Named after its native kangaroos—a species unique to the island—Kangaroo Island is every bit the wildlife-watching paradise that its name suggests. Whether you’re hiking along rugged coastal trails, surfing and snorkelling at its sandy beaches, or exploring the bushlands by 4WD, there are endless opportunities for wildlife-spotting and bird-watching. Unsurprisingly, Kangaroo Island camping is all about getting back to nature. Snag a spot at one of the island’s seven state-run camping areas (two have powered sites); check into a holiday park or caravan park, or enjoy year-round glamping by renting a cosy cabin, sea-view cottage, or a luxury safari tent.
Where to go
North Coast
A road trip along the north coast of Kangaroo Island will take you past soaring sea cliffs, sandy coves, and scenic vineyards. Stop to swim or fish along the white-sand beaches of Emu Bay, explore the rock pools of Stokes Bay, or hit the surf and check out the famous sunsets at Snellings Beach. There’s also great bird-watching around Western River and Pelican Lagoon.
South Coast
Outdoor adventures and wildlife-watching opportunities await along the south coast. Go sandboarding at the Little Sahara sand dunes, enjoy swimming and kayaking along the Harriet River, and spot sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Nearby, Murray Lagoon is known for its bird-filled wetlands, while Vivonne Bay and D’Estrees Bay are home to some of the island’s best surf beaches.
West End
Despite being ravaged by wildfires in 2019-20, the western coast is still the highlight of Kangaroo Island and home to some of its most scenic camping spots. Explore Flinders Chase National Park on a 4WD tour or hike the five-day Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, admiring famous viewpoints such as Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks along the way.
Dudley Peninsula
If you’re cruising to the island from the mainland, your first stop will be the ferry terminal at Penneshaw. Famous for its colonies of Little Penguins, which can be viewed on a night tour, the port town is also the gateway to the Dudley Peninsula. The eastern tip of the island is the spot to escape the crowds—head to one of the bushland camping areas along the Chapman River or snag a glampsite looking out over Hog Bay.
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