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Kangaroo Island Wine Region

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Kangaroo Island lies just off the coast, one and a half hours drive south of Adelaide. It is an idyllic natural hideaway. Bordeaux style blends are proving to be one of the gems from this maritime oasis.

The island is extraordinary for its natural history and beauty. There is a diversity of wildlife including colonies of Australian sea lions, little penguins, New Zealand fur seals and the once endangered Cape Barren goose. Vegetation types are also many and varied with eucalyptus forests, mallee scrubland and riverine mangrove which coveres the western side of the island. To the east, gentle green rolling hills, grazed by sheep. A scene reminiscent of the Welsh influence.

The main vineyard area is on the north side of the island near the island's largest town, Kingscote. The island industry is very young, with most vineyards being established post 1993.

The climate is maritime marked by strong winds and moderate humidity. The winter is cool and wet, the summer hot and dry. The island is well known for its reddy orange ironstone soils as well as sandy loams that are rather alkaline.

Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Shiraz

Harvest time: Early March to mid April. Tourism is very important to the economy of the island. People from Adelaide frequently visit at every chance and it also attracts many intrastate and international travellers. The region is very much a ready-made market for island wine, with distribution throughout the island's fine restaurants and bars.

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Drive to Cape Borda - By Navin75
credit/licence: flickr: By Navin75

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Pavilions Kangaroo Island
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A beautiful hidden treasure sleeping 6, Pavilions is situated in a bush setting at Cygnet River, just 12km from Kingscote in South Australia's...
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Dudley Villa
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Ideally situated from the town of Penneshaw, Dudley Villa is a historic self-contained limestone cottage set on 5 acres. With its relaxed...
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Emu Bay Holiday Homes
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Kangaroo Island Bush Getaway
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Activities

Australian Wildlife Walkabouts
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Australian Wildlife Walkabouts is a specialist touring company with a focus on providing a diverse range of personalised high quality authentic...
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Kangaroo Island Sailing
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Dining

Kaiwarra Food Barn
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The Kaiwarra Food Barn is the closest restaurant to the spectacular Seal Bay. Opened in 1990, Kaiwarra has earned a reputation for its excellent...
Penneshaw Hotel
Penneshaw
The Penneshaw Hotel is a Relaxing Country Pub overlooking the sea In Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island.
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Nicolas Baudin's Restaurant and Bar
Kingscote
The Nicolas Baudin restaurant caters for in-house guests and is available for public dining in the winter months and is open for breakfast &...
kangaroo island fresh seafoods
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Retail,Wholsale,dine in or takeaway fish & chips.
Homemade salads, filleting service, and the friendliest staff.
Marty's Pizza Kitchen
Penneshaw