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18 date ideas around Kangaroo Island, from sea lions at Seal Bay and the fur seals at Admirals Arch to a clifftop flight at Dudley Wines, oysters at Tirage and the climb up Cape Willoughby lighthouse. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 1 are free.
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Food and drink: 7 date ideas in Kangaroo Island
CUTTLEFISH BAY
A clifftop wine flight at Dudley Wines
Dudley's cellar door looks across Backstairs Passage to the mainland. Take a self-guided flight of five island-grown wines out to the deck or the lawn. Then try the one-hole golf course before you leave.
When 10:30am to 4:30pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Lunch bookings preferred
Cost Wine flights from $16 each; 15% surcharge on public holidays
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
DUDLEY EAST
Two flights and a cheese board by the fire at False Cape Wines
The owners built this cellar door by hand from recycled wood, old jetty timbers and limestone from the property. Two tasting flights arrive with a shared cheese board matched to the wines. A wood heater warms the room, and there is a fireplace outside too.
When Daily 11am to 5pm, kitchen until 3pm; closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Book online at least 24 hours ahead
Cost $60 for two
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
KINGSCOTE
Cheese platter and six wines at Bay of Shoals
This vineyard looks over the Bay of Shoals to Reeves Point, where South Australia's first European settlement began. A host guides you through six estate wines, paired with a cheese platter that makes a light lunch for two. The grapes are grown and made into wine on site.
When Daily 11am to 5:30pm per the Contact page (the home page text says 11am to 5pm)
Cost $95 for two
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
CYGNET RIVER
Premium tasting and cheese on the hill at Springs Road
Springs Road's cellar door sits on a hilltop looking over Nepean Bay, about 7 km west of Kingscote. The guided tasting covers its island wines, including a taste of the small-batch Terre Napoleon Shiraz. Cheese and crackers come with it, and you take home two tasting glasses.
When October to April daily 12pm to 5pm; closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Cost $60 for two; tastings without cheese $10 or $15 per person
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
MACGILLIVRAY
Breakfast and a distillery tour at Emu Ridge
Emu Ridge makes eucalyptus oil in a rustic bush setting, 15 minutes from Kingscote. A guide spends 20 minutes on the distillery and its small post office museum. Breakfast and a hot drink follow on the back deck.
When 9am Monday to Friday, except public holidays; about 1.5 hours. Book online
Cost $38.50 per adult
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Dauncey Street, Kingscote, home to Tirage. Photo: Yeti Hunter · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KINGSCOTE
Island oysters and a glass at Tirage, Kingscote
Tirage is a small wine bar and restaurant on Kingscote's main street. Start with Kangaroo Island oysters dressed with raspberry vinegar, then move on to share plates. The list pairs island wines with bottles from across Australia and Europe.
When Off-season hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm; Friday from 3pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday
Cost Oysters $5.90 each or $30 a half dozen; wine by the glass from $12
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Boats at American River, beside Reflections. Photo: Peterdownunder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
AMERICAN RIVER
Dinner by the water at Reflections, American River
Reflections sits close to the water's edge on Eastern Cove. The seasonal dinner menu leans on island and South Australian produce, from kangaroo skewers to slow-cooked lamb rump. Kangaroo Island makers feature on the wine list.
When Dinner daily from 5:30pm
Cost Mains $38 to $56 on the current menu; one main per person minimum
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Views and climbs: 4 date ideas in Kangaroo Island
Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park. Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
FLINDERS CHASE
Remarkable Rocks, then the fur seals at Admirals Arch
Weathered granite boulders in golden orange hues sit on an old rock platform high above the sea. An accessible boardwalk takes you out among them. Drive on to Cape du Couedic, where a steep boardwalk leads down to a sea-carved arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony.
When Park open daily; staff on hand 9am to 5pm. Both sites may close in damaging winds, and the park closes on catastrophic fire danger days
Cost Park entry $22.40 per person, per the park page's fee summary (an older table on the same page says $13 per adult)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
FLINDERS CHASE
The Platypus Waterholes walk in Flinders Chase
Kangaroo Island has South Australia's only wild platypus, released into Flinders Chase in the 1920s. This 4.5-kilometre track follows the Black Swamp and Rocky River through their habitat. It was rebuilt after the January 2020 firestorm and takes about two hours.
When Park open daily; the walk starts at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre. Closed on catastrophic fire danger days
Cost Included in park entry ($22.40 per person on the park page's fee summary)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse above the rocks. Photo: Samaronsonphotos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
CAPE WILLOUGHBY
Climb South Australia's oldest lighthouse at Cape Willoughby
The tower here first shone in January 1852, and lightkeepers once lived on site with their families. A 45-minute heritage tour walks the light station and shows you a first-order lantern. It finishes with the 102 steps to the top.
When Heritage tour daily at 10am and 1pm; a shorter climb-only tour runs at 3pm. Visitor centre 10am to 4pm. Summer tours may be cut short in high heat
Cost $20.20 per adult, site entry included
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The view over Pelican Lagoon from Prospect Hill. Photo: Peterdownunder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
PELICAN LAGOON
Five hundred steps up Prospect Hill
Matthew Flinders climbed this steep sand hill in 1802 to take his bearings. Today 500 stairs, rebuilt in 2018-19, lead to a lookout at the top. From there you look over Pelican Lagoon one way and Pennington Bay the other.
When Open access; no hours are published
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
On the water: 3 date ideas in Kangaroo Island
Emu Bay and the jetty where dolphin swims can depart. Photo: Peterdownunder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
EMU BAY
Swim with wild dolphins off the north coast
Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures runs a licensed swim with wild bottlenose dolphins in shallow, sheltered water. From the boat you may also see seals, sea eagles, osprey and ancient fossil beds. Wetsuits are supplied, and the dolphins are never guaranteed.
When Closed 1 June to 31 August. Departs Emu Bay jetty or the Bay of Shoals boat ramp, confirmed by text 24 hours before
Cost From $250 per adult (14 and over), the base price; dearer December to March
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Penneshaw's jetty and breakwater, by the marina where the safari leaves. Photo: Danimations · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
PENNESHAW
A 75-minute coastal safari out of Penneshaw
A custom-built boat cruises the ancient coastline near Penneshaw looking for dolphins, seals and eagles. The skipper gives a running commentary on the way. It is the dry option if a dolphin swim is not for you.
When Daily at 9am and 3pm, with 5pm on request; arrive at Christmas Cove Marina 15 minutes early. Seal numbers peak in winter
Cost Prices are shown in the online booking calendar; the site lists none
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
VIVONNE BAY
Paddle the Harriet River in a double kayak
Behind Vivonne Bay, the Harriet River runs calm and slow for five kilometres. Hire a double kayak and paddle at your own pace, watching the banks for birds and other wildlife. A guided two-hour tour is offered if you would rather follow a leader.
When Daily 9am to 5pm except Christmas Day; book online
Cost $77 per double kayak for up to 3 hours; guided tour $97 per person
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
For couples: 2 date ideas in Kangaroo Island
The boardwalk through the dunes at Seal Bay. Photo: Peterdownunder · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
SEAL BAY
Sea lions from the boardwalk at Seal Bay
A 900-metre return boardwalk winds through the dunes to platforms above a colony of endangered Australian sea lions. Beach walks are paused for now, so a roaming guide explains what you are seeing from the boardwalk. In colder months the sea lions sometimes rest right beside it.
When Daily 9am to 5pm, last entry 4pm; closed Christmas Day. No booking needed
Cost $20.70 per adult; tickets at the Seal Bay Visitor Centre
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
A wild koala in the gums at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Photo: NH53 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KARATTA
A sunset wildlife walk at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
A guide walks you into the bush as the light fades to look for koalas, tammar wallabies, echidnas, possums and bats. The sanctuary has run wildlife tours since 1997. Wear long pants and closed shoes.
When Every night except Christmas Day, starting before sunset; about 90 minutes. Book ahead and arrive 15 minutes early
Cost $85 per adult
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Shows and music: 1 date ideas in Kangaroo Island
Stalactites inside Kelly Hill Caves. Photo: Muzzamo at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KARATTA
Underground with a light show at Kelly Hill Caves
A ranger starts with a short walk above ground, then leads you down about 40 steep steps. Inside, narration and a changing light display pick out stalactites, helictites and towering columns. The cave can only be entered on a booked tour.
When Daily 9am to 5pm except 25 December; booked tours only
Cost $31 per adult
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Make something: 1 date ideas in Kangaroo Island
CYGNET RIVER
Blend your own gin at Kangaroo Island Spirits
This was Australia's first dedicated gin distillery, and its gins use island botanicals such as coastal daisy and boobialla. Book the gin blending masterclass and craft a gin to your own taste. Or simply share a tasting flight in the gin garden.
When Cellar door daily 10:30am to 5:30pm; classes by booking
Cost Prices are shown when booking; the website lists none
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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