Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia was the former Hog Bay School built by the community all the way back in 1869. Originally built in lime and stone and later a new wood and iron building was erected, and even later around the 1920's a modern classroom and residence was built by government contractors. Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum has a grinding mill in the grounds, which was driven by a 12 horsepower steam engine to grind Kaoline clay and feldspar. The museum showcases the maritime history of the area with two large ship models, the history of the original school, a main exhibition space with artefacts and details of the social history of the district and more. There is also a lifeboat from the SS Karatta in the museum grounds. READ MORE

The Penguin Stop Cafe Restaurant in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, offers fresh and delicious meals and great coffee with friendly staff in a lovely atmosphere. Enjoy an excellent burger made from the freshest ingredients while you're waiting for the ferry, it's been said all future burgers will be ruined for you, after eating one of theirs. The Penguin Stop Cafe Restaurant serves all day breakfasts and light lunches, and apart from the sublime homemade burgers, they also offer soups, muffins, cakes, scones with jam and chutney and more. Come enjoy home cooking at it's best served with the best coffee on the island, here they never disappoint with amazing prices and spectacular food.READ MORE

The Ultima Thule Cafe in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, offers absolute tranquility, stunning decor and spectacular views overlooking the ocean. They are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks, and the steaks come highly recommended, other menu items include delectable fish and chips, haloumi salad, Rogan Josh and more using only the freshest produce, enjoyed with a glass of wine. The Ultima Thule Cafe has outdoor seating to enjoy the views on warm days, and also sell beautiful handmade items, so browse around while waiting for your meal, here the prices are really good and the food excellent.READ MORE

2 Birds and A Squid in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, bring restaurant quality meals prepared by the highly trained chefs to your holiday retreat or accommodation. Enjoy all the best the island has to offer from entrees of Kangaroo Island oysters to truffled crab tart, grilled haloumi and scallops, and main choices of wild fennel risotto, King George Whiting, free range chicken, Southrock lamb and stuffed baked marron rounded with sublime dessert choices. 2 Birds and A Squid also offer private catering, private chef dinners, cater to weddings and group catered events and offer food tours, plus they have an excellent party menu to choose from. Their Sole 2 Sole tour is an exciting four day fitness tour in an area of outstanding beauty, join them for pure indulgence.READ MORE

Kangaroo Island Backpackers offers excellent budget accommodations in the seaside township of Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia close to the ferry terminal. There is also a pizza bar, fish and chip shop and car rental place in the same complex as the hostel, and they are just a short walk from the penguin colony, safe swimming beach and guests can enjoy fishing from the jetty. Kangaroo Island Backpackers is the ideal base for exploring the island, and activities and recreation nearby including ocean safaris, wineries, a historic museum and site, walking trails, a craft shop, golf, night fishing tours, boat hire, penguin tours, a skate park and so much more, it's all here, come for a fantastic stay close to everything.READ MORE

Drift Away Massage is located in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia and a visit here will relax the mind, renew the body and revive the soul. Your masseuse Kelly Smith, offers massage therapy for both men and women and covers all parts of the body with you choosing what part you'd like massaged, the neck, back, stomach, legs, feet or all. Drift Away Massage will take you into deep relaxation which improves circulation, reduces stress and eases muscles. Gift vouchers are available, and you can choose from short sessions to standard, regular and extended sessions, your body will thank you later.READ MORE

SeaShells Penneshaw overlooks the Backstairs Passage on Kangaroo Island and is close to the beach and the architecturally designed houses reflect the character of neighbouring beach houses. One house is available for holiday rental accommodation, and it's clean, modern, comfortable and fully furnished with simple, fully functional layouts. SeaShells Penneshaw offers open plan living areas directly linking to an outdoor deck with views, the accommodation is ideal for two to eight guests and is ideal for couples, families and groups, come for a wonderful stay in tranquil setting close to town, the beach and the ferry terminal, it's the perfect location for the many attractions the island has to offer.READ MORE

The Rookery at Christmas Cove in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, welcomes you to a memorable stay in their comfortable and luxurious bed and breakfast. This architecturally designed, seafront apartment with uninterrupted ocean views across Backstairs Passage comfortably accommodates two in the perfect location close to the town centre, cafes and shops, the SeaLink Ferry terminal and safe swimming beach. After a peaceful night in your private self contained apartment, wake to a traditional and delicious breakfast which can be enjoyed in your room if preferred. The Rookery at Christmas Cove can assist with tour planning to explore this stunning island, and upon your return relax with a book on the balcony, your holiday can be as relaxed or adventurous as you like, they look forward to meeting you.READ MORE

SeaLink Kangaroo Island in Penneshaw, South Australia is your one stop shop for travel to Kangaroo Island, and they operate the ferry service on the island as well. Contact them for a huge range of accommodation options, Kangaroo Island tours, activities and adventure experiences and if you book accommodation and the ferry as a Sealink self drive holiday package, you save on ferry fares. SeaLink Kangaroo Island also offer personalised all inclusive, fully escorted four day tours to Kangaroo Island, and you can book event tickets through them, they offer a wonderful service for everything you need on the island, call today, find out what's on, where to stay and eat, book a tour for outdoor and nature experiences, they can do it all and so much more.READ MORE

Hog Bay Hill in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia is conveniently located close to the ferry terminal and offers free courtesy transfers. With stunning views, a peaceful and perfect location, visitors here enjoy a wonderful stay in one of the three beautiful suites overlooking the sea. Well appointed with stylish decor, the suites all have excellent facilities including bath robes, refrigerators, reverse cycle air conditioning, luxurious French toiletries, widescreen LCD TV 's, individual decks with outdoor furniture, and so much more. Hog Bay Hill is the ideal place to return to after a hard day out exploring the island, and the large lawn is ideal for a picnic, the whole place is available for self contained, sole occupancy accommodation, a memorable stay awaits in pure luxury.READ MORE