Stranraer
Homestead Bed and Breakfast
Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Just a few of the attractions nearby...
*Historical Relics
*Extensive range of local Craft
*Films and light refreshments available
*BBQ facilities and Sheltered eating area
*Public Toilets (disabled access)
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus and Bushcraft Souvenirs
Take the opportunity to find out how a traditional Aussie Bush Product is made.
South Australia's only commercial eucalyptus distillery. Operating self sufficiently by a working steam engine and the sun.
The Distillery is located on Willsons Road, MacGillivray, only 15 minutes from Kingscote.
Open every day 9.00am to 2.00pm
Guided Tours every half hour during peak season.
Phone +6 1 8 8553 8228
Fax: +6 1 8 8553 8272
*Range of pure honey
*View bees at work in a glass hive
*Crafts
*Large selection of Beeswax candles
*Light refreshments
*Picnic area
*Tours available
*Coach groups welcome (bookings appreciated)
Clifford's Honey Farm
In 1881, August Fiebig brought twelve bee hives from the Italian province of Liguria and established an apiary near Penneshaw.
Since then no other breeds of bee have been introduced to Kangaroo Island. As a result of the island's isolation, all present-day honey bees are descendants of the origianl twelve hives.
These bees are pure Ligurian and as such are unique in the world. Ligurian bees are renowned for their gentle nature and golden colour.
These characteristics, as well as the purity of the strain, makes them a valuable genetic pool for breeding purposes. Mated Queen bees are regularly exported interstate and overseas, and have in fact been sent back to Italy!
With this in mind, in 1931 legislation was introduced prohibiting the importation of bees and used bee-keeping equipment to the Island. Since then, the identification of Foul Brood Disease in mainland hives has necessitated the banning of all bee products to the island to ensure that the Ligurian population remains disease free.
This means that all honey available for sale on the island is locally produced!
Clifford's Honey farm is located on Hundred Line Road
Tip - Try their delicious honey icecream!
Open every day 9.00am to 5.00pm
Guided Tours every half hour during peak season.
Phone +6 1 8 8553 8228
Fax: +6 1 8 8553 8272
D'Estrees Bay
Located on the southern coast of the Island, this beautiful bay is home to the majestic sea eagle, also known as the Osprey.
D'Estrees is a quiet, tranquil beach, away from the main "drag", this is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Kangaroo Island.
Tip - Have your camera and long lens at the ready, this is the perfect opportunity for capturing some great shots of the Osprey from the shore.
* The rarer the species, the greater the care needed. Avoid approaching rare species such as the Glossy Black Cockatoo
* Never handle wildlife like echidnas or birds, they can suffer from capture myopathy, a form of shock from which they may not recover.
*You are too close to wild animals or birds, if they show any sign of behaviour change
* Avoid trampling plants and vegetation, and breaking vegetation to improve your view
*Respect trespass laws- obtain permission to enter private property
*Wildlife Watch - report any unethical or illegal behaviour by others
* Take only photographs and leave only footprints