Stokes Bay, right on your doorstep.
One of the world's most beautiful beaches, with a sheltered rock pool hidden safely behind the headland.
The place
A sanctuary beside the sea.
You're tucked into the middle of it all — the beach on one side, conservation park on the other, and the whole of Kangaroo Island within reach.
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Stokes Bay Beach & rock pool
A stunning swimming beach with a natural rock pool. The clifftop is directly accessible from the cottages for scenic cliff walks.
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Wildlife everywhere
The cottages sit in the grazing area of about 80 kangaroos, with wild koalas, wallabies, possums and abundant birdlife all around.
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Lathami Conservation Park
Close by on the north coast — more wildlife and bush tracks to wander.
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RAD KI dolphin & discovery tours
Head out directly from the Stokes Bay boat basin to meet the coast from the water.
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Stokes Bay Bush Garden
A local garden to explore, a short trip from the cottages.
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The Fig Tree, Snelling Beach
A restaurant roughly 16 km away, with Western River in the same direction.
Wild and free
Who you'll share the place with.
No cages, no enclosures — just wildlife in its natural habitat. The cottages sit in the grazing area of about 80 kangaroos, overlooking the ocean, with much more all around.
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Kangaroos
The cottages sit in the grazing area of about 80 kangaroos, overlooking the ocean, so you can watch natural behaviour up close.
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Wild koalas
Paul planted a variety of koala trees here thirty years ago. They now feed resident wild koalas about 40 metres behind the cottages, below the wetland.
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Wallabies & possums
Wallabies and brushtail possums come out to be seen after sunset.
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Abundant birdlife
Bird life is everywhere, with Glossy Black-Cockatoos visiting to feed on many days.
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Echidnas & goannas
Chance encounters, if you keep your eyes open on a walk.
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Lambs & rescue farm animals
On the property seasonally and in small numbers.
Across the island
Find your way around.
Almost everything is reached on bitumen, apart from short dirt tracks here and there. Any vehicle is fine unless you're planning an off-road adventure. Tap a pin on the map to see what's where.
Eating & supplies
Stock up before you arrive.
This is a nature destination, not a town — so it pays to bring what you need. A short list of what's nearby, and where to shop.
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The Rockpool Cafe
Walking distance from the cottages, but only open seasonally.
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The Parndana Hotel
A 25-minute drive — great-value meals, dine in or takeaway, and family friendly.
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The Fig Tree, Snelling Beach
A restaurant around 16 km away on the north coast.
Groceries
- We recommend buying all your food before arriving — there are no close grocery stores.
- Parndana has two small supermarkets with all the necessities, plus a post office and an in-store bakery.
- Kingscote has a large Drakes supermarket with variety and prices comparable to the mainland.
Getting here
Reaching Kangaroo Island.
A little planning goes a long way. Ferry spaces book out, and you'll want your own wheels once you're here.
01 · By ferry
Book the SeaLink ferry as early as you can, alongside your accommodation — vehicle spaces are limited. Contact us straight away if you can’t find a vacancy.
02 · By air
Qantas flies daily from Adelaide to Kingscote.
03 · Getting around
Your own car or a hire car is recommended — there is no public transport, and no Ubers or taxis. Self-drive is a great way to see the island at your own pace: light traffic, no roundabouts and no traffic lights.
04 · The drive in
We’re reachable on bitumen via the Playford Highway past Parndana, then Stokes Bay Road. The gravel driveway is about 500 metres and suits any vehicle taken with care; heavy rain can roughen it while repairs are arranged. Our daughters drive a Holden Astra and a small Mitsubishi with no issue.
05 · Driving after dark
It’s best not to drive after dark because of wildlife. If it’s unavoidable, go slow and take great care — echidnas, goannas, eagles, koalas and the occasional farm animal can all be on the road, in daylight too.