Getting There

Kangaroo Island sits a mere 15km from the shores of mainland South Australia. As Australia's third largest, the island is 155km long by 55km wide. Located at Hanson Bay on the Island's south-west coast, the Lodge is a 50 minute drive from the airport or 90 minute drive from the ferry terminal.

Air
Regional Express (Rex) provide regular 30 minute flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Kangaroo Island - Kingscote (KGC). A 15kg luggage limit per person applies. Airport storage facilities are available in Adelaide for excess. Interstate connections are available with Qantas, Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Tiger. Adelaide is also an international gateway with flights to Europe via Asia and the US via New Zealand - a perfect way to start or end an amazing Australian adventure.

Charter Flights
Private charter flights are available from Adelaide to Kingscote or a private airfield at Vivonne Bay* just 20 minutes drive from the Lodge. Flights can be arranged to/from other cities on application. For rates please click here. *Due to local wildlife, landings at Vivonne Bay are restricted - please apply for further information.

Ferry
For self drive excursions, SeaLink operate regular 45 minute ferry transfers between Cape Jervis on the mainland and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Cape Jervis is a picturesque two hour drive from Adelaide.

Airport Transfers
The Lodge operates small group transfers connecting with all scheduled flights included in the tariff. Connections with charter flights require the engagement of a Private Transfer at additional cost. For rates please click here.

Car Hire
Whilst Island experiences and adventures are included in the tariff, hiring a car can be fun and allows guests to explore Kangaroo Island as they like. As many mainland car hire companies have restrictions regarding their vehicles being driven on Kangaroo Island, and/or boarding the ferry, it's best to fly or arrive by ferry and hire a car on the Island. Budget and Hertz operate both at Kingscote Airport and from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw.

Postcards Visits Kangaroo Island

Ron Kandellars discovers the charm of Southern Ocean Lodge in this segment from popular travel program Postcards > more