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Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island, known colloquially as KI, is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide.

Type City

Why go

  • Island in South Australia.
  • Served by Penneshaw Airport (PEA).

History

Kangaroo Island, known colloquially as KI, is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide. Its closest point to the mainland is Snapper Point in Backstairs Passage, which is 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Airports

Kingscote Airport (KGC) 35 km to the centre
SA, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Express) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Adelaide (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 1 route: Adelaide

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Parndana Airport (PDN) 9.8 km to the centre
Kangaroo Island, SA, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Penneshaw Airport (PEA) 73 km to the centre
Ironstone, SA, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Rocky River Airport 41 km to the centre
SA, AU
Outdoor
Cape Borda Airport 51 km to the centre
SA, AU
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Penneshaw Airport (PEA); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KGC has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Adelaide).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kangaroo Island. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach