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

Thorn Park on the Island in Penneshaw, South Australia is a modern beach house offering stunning views, privacy and luxury and with excellent cooking and entertaining facilities is a wonderful self catering option. It's ideal for a relaxing holiday, eating, drinking, reading and sleeping or an active holiday fishing, touring, diving and more, it's the perfect base for exploring all that Kangaroo Island has to offer with magnificent beaches, native bushland and local wildlife. Thorn Park on the Island has three luxurious double bedrooms, gorgeous living and dining areas, a spacious deck overlooking the sea and is premium serviced accommodation with an ADSL connection, it's all here for a beautiful and memorable stay in gorgeous surrounds.READ MORE

Blue Ray Lodge is conveniently located in the seaside township of Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia and this luxurious private retreat is several hundreds of acres in size atop Kangaroo Headland offering spectacular views over Eastern Cove towards beautiful Island beach, Pelican Lagoon and American River. Enjoy whale viewing from the deck in season and private access to the coastline, and accommodation options include room and breakfast or self contained and island life packages. Blue Ray Lodge also offers excellent meals inspired by the local produce of the island enjoyed with some of the region's finest wines, and guests can enjoy their unsurpassed personalised fishing charters and tours. Come for a true taste of island life here, in stunning surrounds for the perfect escape run by professional, friendly hosts.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

Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia offers excellent customer service and have won The South Australian Tourism Awards in the Visitor Information services category. They can assist with all your needs when visiting this beautiful island, including accommodations bookings, attraction bookings, transport, travel itinerary advice, general information and so much more. Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre also have great souvenirs, gifts and local Produce. Come to this gorgeous destination of 509km of coastline, native bushland, wildlife and adventure, enjoy the wines the food and everything the island has to offer, it's absolutely stunning here for the perfect getaway in a heavenly slice of paradise.READ MORE

The Penneshaw Hotel in Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, offers absolute water frontage from a cliff-top and spectacular views over the Backstairs Passage, and this 106 year old building has been refurbished and renovated to include glass walls at the front of the outdoor area and large windows opening to the sea air. Accommodation options at the Seafront just a 100 metres away include 4-star rooms and villas, and a caravan park and camping with sea views all for your own sanctuary and privacy. The Penny as the hotel is affectionately known also boasts the stunning Penny's Restaurant with modern Australian cuisine, a country pub feel with classic pub grub menus and an emphasis on fresh local seafood and views that delight. The Penneshaw Hotel also has a front bar and games room where you can enjoy a game of billiards and more, this is the perfect base for exploring and experiencing all that the island has to offer.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

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

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

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