Kangaroo Island 


Best known for its wildlife and stunning scenery, Kangaroo Island also has much to offer the food and wine lover

 
Declared an official wine region in 2001, Kangaroo Island is gaining a reputation for its boutique wines. Approximately 180 hectares of the island are under vine, producing 470 tonnes of grapes per year. There are 12 wine producers and two cellar doors on Kangaroo Island.

The purity of the island environment is also reflected in its produce. Kangaro Island's free-range, organic chicken is served at the finest restaurants Australia-wide. Sweet tooth fiends will be delighted to discover that the honey harvested here is produce by the world's last pure strain of Ligurian bees.

Seafood is another specialty. The waters surrounding the island are rich with oysters, prawns, crayfish, whiting, while fresh water marron are a local specialty.
             Leading KI Wineries
  • Dudley Wines
  • Sunset Winery
  • Cape D'Estaing
  • Nepean Ridge Wines
  • Willians
  • Bay of Shoals
  • Wheeler Creek Wines
Don't Miss

2 Birds & a Squid - Chef Susan Pearson used to work in top London restaurant The Ivy. Now she creates mouth-watering dinners at her Kangaroo Island cafe, as well as creating gourmet catering packages and running cooking demonstrations.

Andermel Marron Farm - Learn about marron, the largest farmed freshwater crayfish in the world, highly prized for its fine-textured white meat and delicate flavour.

Island Pure Sheep Dairy - Cuddle a lamb, take a guided tour and watch sheep being milked. There's also a range of yoghurts and luscious cheeses to try.

Ordway's Kangaroo Island Poultry - The Sydney Morning Herald has proclaimed Ordway's chickens the best in Australia, and they are served in most of the nation's top restaurants.


Island Beehive - Drop into the Island Beehive, only a short stroll from Kingscote, and taste any of the six award winning organic honeys. While you're there, shop for honey, homewares and locally made products and gifts, take a tour to learn about the fascinating heritage of Kangaroo Islands's Ligurian bees or just stop by for coffe and cake.

 Did You Know?

Although it was only proclaimed an official wine region in 2001, Kangaroo Island's first grapevines were planted in 1837 by early Silesian settlers.

Checklist
Contact South Australia Tourism

Harvest Time

 The island's harvest period is late February to late April

Dining Out

Kangaroo Island is home to more than 20 restaurants and cafes: you're bound to find one that becomes your own favourite!

Island Innovators

 Food leaders and innovators on the island include Island Pure Sheep Dairy, Clifford's Honey, Ferguson Australia Seafood, Andermel Marron and Island Beehive
Source: SA Tourism  









 



 
 




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