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Kangaroo Island Parks Entry, Accommodation and Tours Guide Kangaroo Island Parks Entry, accommodation and tours guide 2018–2019 Seal Bay Kelly Hill Caves P: (08) 8553 4463 E: [email protected] P: (08) 8553 4464 E: [email protected] 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 Extra tours in school holidays 2.00 3.00 4.00 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 2019 Flinders Chase National Cape Willoughby Park Lightstation P: (08) 8553 4470 E: [email protected] P: (08) 8553 4466 E: [email protected] 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 Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail they are in an approved baby harness or backpack. P: (08) 8553 4410 Tours all year E: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] Heritage 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 and stay applies at Cape Willoughby cottages during South Australian nights school holidays. receive a • Children under four years of age are free of charge. • Off peak is 1 May to 31 August. free KI Pass Book accommodation online at: during your 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: [email protected] us on For general information contact: P: (08) 8553 4444 www.naturalresources.sa.gov.au/kangarooisland Tour 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.
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