Making the most of Kangaroo Island
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
This is a tender port.
The ship will anchor at Penneshaw. The fixed platform allows passengers to embark and disembark and features a series of levels for use in different tides and for two tender vessels to pull alongside at one time.
There’s far more than simply Kangaroos waiting to welcome you onto the beautiful Kangaroo Island. The third largest Australian island boasts incredible natural beauty, unspoiled beaches and a truly unique opportunity to see an amazing range of animals in their local habitat. As you would expect there is a healthy kangaroo population, along with wallabies, koalas, seals, sea lions, and goannas, a type of lizard that grows up to a meter long.
Penneshaw is a small pretty country town on Kangaroo Island with a population of about 1500 people.
The beach at Penneshaw is known as Hog Bay, and is an excellent sandy swimming beach, and its picnic spots make it a destination popular with families, and above the beach, there is a grassy picnic reserve complete with bar-b-cues.
Getting around
The Gateway Visitor Information center is located in Penneshaw. The center can provide maps, brochures, tour times, costs and can help to make bookings.
Seal Bay Conservation Park: One of the island's most popular attractions, Seal Bay offers the unique opportunity to see Australian sea lions up close in their natural habitat. Guided tours are available, providing insights into the lives of these fascinating creatures.
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park: A great spot for families, this wildlife park allows visitors to see and interact with a variety of Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas, and reptiles.
There are no taxi services on the island.
If you want to hire a car, book one in advance! There is a limited number available.
Money
Australian Dollar