Kangaroo Island Tour: Distillery, Brewery & Coastal Views

Five hours sampling local products across the island, from eucalyptus oil to craft beer

A half-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from Penneshaw that takes you through the island's local food and craft scene—eucalyptus distillery, honey producer, brewery, and coastal stop—with tastings included and an hour free in Kingscote township. The tour runs 5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide and includes taste testing at Kangaroo Island Brewery.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kangaroo Island highlights

• Pick up from Penneshaw
• Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
• Observe beehive and taste honey
• Explore Kingscote township
• View Silo Art
• Taste craft beers at Kangaroo Island Brewery
• Photo stop at Pennington Bay
• Drop off at Penneshaw

The Experience

Five hours covers a lot of ground on Kangaroo Island. You start at the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, where a short film walks you through how they extract eucalyptus oil and what goes into the products on display—and if you're lucky, you'll spot the kangaroos and emus that gave the place its name. From there it's on to Island Beehive to see a working hive and taste Ligurian bee honey, the kind the island is known for; the honey ice cream is worth grabbing if you have room.

Kingscote, South Australia's oldest European settlement, gets a full hour on its own. That's time to walk the beach, browse the local gift shops, grab lunch at one of the cafes, or just sit with a coffee and watch the water. As you leave town, you'll pass the silo art—Australia's largest kangaroo artwork and a glossy black cockatoo mural painted on grain silos, the kind of thing that stops you mid-conversation to reach for your phone.

The Kangaroo Island Brewery, opened in 2015, is where the tour pauses for a proper tasting of their craft beers and ciders. Then it's a final push to Pennington Bay, a wild rocky coastline where the water is clear and the light hits the stone in ways that make every photo look better than it should. You're back in Penneshaw by the end of the afternoon.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour.
• live English-speaking guide.
• taste testing at Kangaroo Island Brewery.
• pickup and drop-off at Penneshaw.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Kangaroo Island Coachlines

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided coach experience with set stops at three producers—distillery, beehive, and township—rather than renting a car to visit independently.

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Top questions

What exactly happens at the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery?

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery shows you the manufacturing process and history of eucalyptus oil extraction through a short film, then you browse a large range of local products and produce on display. The distillery is home to friendly local kangaroos and emus, so keep an eye out while you're there.

How much free time do I get in Kingscote?

Kingscote gets a full hour of free time, which is enough to explore the main township, visit local cafes for lunch, browse gift shops, or walk down to the nearby beach.

Is the brewery tasting included in the tour price?

Yes, taste testing at Kangaroo Island Brewery is included in the tour; you'll sample their popular craft beers and ciders during the stop.

What is the silo art I've heard about?

The silo art includes Australia's largest kangaroo artwork and a mural of a glossy black cockatoo, both painted on grain silos near Kingscote. You'll drive past them as you leave town—it's a popular photo stop.

What's Pennington Bay like?

Pennington Bay is a scenic, rugged coastline with rocky formations and clear water, designed as a final photo opportunity before heading back to Penneshaw. It's wild and dramatic rather than a swimming beach.

Do I need a phone signal on this tour?

Phone service on Kangaroo Island is limited to Telstra and Optus carriers only, so if you're on another network, you won't have signal during the tour. Plan accordingly if you need to stay connected.