Penneshaw
The sea gateway to Kangaroo Island. SeaLink ferries reach it from Cape Jervis on the mainland in about 45 minutes, and the town beach and old jetty are ideal for a stroll.
Penneshaw is on the northeast tip of Kangaroo Island and is home to the SeaLink ferry terminal. Ferries run from Cape Jervis on the South Australian mainland, with a crossing of about 45 minutes. Vehicles can be taken across, but book ahead in peak season. The small town has a visitor center, a bakery, a waterfront path, Hog Bay beach for swimming, and a small maritime and folk museum. Many visitors rent a car or join island tours here, then begin their drive around the island.
Opening hours
Ferries several times daily
Nearby sights
- Dudley Wines Cellar Door
- Prospect Hill (Mount Thisby)
- Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
- Pennington Bay
- Kingscote Pelican Feeding
- Clifford's Honey Farm
- Kangaroo Island Spirits
- Emu Bay