Flinder's Chase National Park: What you shouldn't miss

Veröffentlicht: 15. Juli 2022, 13:22 Uhr

Aktualisiert: 09. Juni 2025, 22:51 Uhr

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The Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island is one of the most beautiful parks in southern Australia. We take a look at seven sights that you shouldn't miss

The Flinders Chase National Park extends over the western end of Kangaroo Island and houses a wild coast, a diverse wildlife and some really extraordinary sights. The park has steadily recovered from the bush fires, which destroyed over 400 square kilometers of land in 2007, and today offers a unique Australian landscape of sugar-gum Baldachinen and Mallee-Gestrüp.

The park also houses strange rock formations, remote bush hikes and fascinating monuments of the isolation of the early European pioneers who made it to the brim of the well -known world. We spent a day exploring the park and listing below what you shouldn't miss.

1. Remarkable rocks

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It took over 500 million years of intensive rain, wind and the roaring waves of the southern ocean to create these granite rocks that form one of the symbols of Kangaroo Island.

The much photographed remarkable rocks are 70 m above the roaring waves of the southern ocean and are among the most beautiful sights on Kangaroo Island.

2. Cape du Couedic

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The lighthouse on Cape Du Couedic was built from 1906 to 1909 and remained manned until 1957 when it was automated. The striking tower is built from 2,000 stone blocks from the region and, although it is not accessible, offers an impressive photo.

It is worth noting that southern smooth whales pull through the area from the beginning of May to the end of October. Pay attention to your blow holes and splashes on the surface when you appear out of the water.

3. Weirs Bay

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For many years, Weirs Cove was inaccessible on the country path, so that the supplies were arrived here for a large part of the island by steamship and then the steep 90 m high cliff.

1907 a flying-fox wind system was built, so instead were brought to the jetty with co-boats and then with a wind that was originally driven by two horses, the cliffs were pulled up.

Today you can look over the decommissioned jetty

4. Admirals arch

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The natural rock bridge known as Admirals Arch was shaped by the thousands of erosion. A wooden footbridge around the cliff leads to a viewing platform with a view of the sheet.

The area is also the home of a colony of Langnasen-Pelz seal. The adult seals sunbathe only a short piece of the waves in the sun, while the puppies can be observed while playing between the rocks.

5. Lighthouse on Cape Borda

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Cape Borda is located in the northwestern corner of Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Chase National Park and is the only square stone lighthouse in South Australia.

The lighthouse built in 1858 overlooks the investigator Strait, the waters between Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula on the Australian mainland.

Cape Borda was built to lead ships at the "Roaring Forties" trade route towards Adelaide. The lighthouse was fully automated in 1989 and is still in operation today. In contrast to the Cape Du Couedic, it is possible to enter the lighthouse and take part in a tour for 16 Aud ($ 12).

6. Flinder's chase visitor center

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Every visitor to the Flinder Chase National Park must stop at the visitor center on arrival to buy tickets and register their vehicle. It is worth taking the time to explore the informative displays and interactive screens of the center in order to orientate yourself and to learn something about the natural and cultural heritage of the park.

Several discovery hikes and walks start in the center, so don't be surprised if you see one or two wallabies in the parking lot!

7. Bush hike

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The rugged coast of the Flinder Chase National Park offers spectacular coastal landscapes, untouched rivers and large parts of untouched Buschland with many ways to observe wild animals.

There are several bush hikes in Flinders Chase National Park, which range from fast and simple discovery hikes to longer, more strenuous hikes such as the five -day 61 km long Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.

Many of the hikes can be reached from the visitor center or other sights on this list. For more information, see the section on bush hikes in the national parks in South Australia.

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Flinder Chase National Park: The essentials

Was: Exploration of the Flinder Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island in Australia.

Where: We stayed in Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn in Kingscote on the north coast of the island. The rooms are bright and spacious with unplastered brick walls and large windows that offer a wide view of the Nepean Bay.

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Kingscote itself is the largest city on the island and well located to reach the most important sights. It also offers the largest selection of cafes and restaurants. Some of them close early, so check the opening times before you set off.

Parking is included in the room price and is generally easy to find on Kangaroo Island. When we asked in a local café about parking restrictions, the owner smiled and said: "Don't worry about a ticket; that's AI", what is really what you really need to know about Kangaroo Island!

When: Thanks to the mild temperatures, Kangaroo Island is a year -round travel destination, although summer (December to February) is the most popular. The best travel time for Kangaroo Island is February to March when the weather is still warm and the children are back at school.

like: Admission to the Flinders Chase National Park costs 11 Aud ($ 8) for one day. The Kangaroo Island Tour Pass offers access to Finder Chase for 12 months and access to several other sights on the island. Visitors can book online and pay for entrance fees before arriving.

The Sealink Kangaroo Island Ferry runs daily (except on Christmas Day) between Cape Jervis (two hours south of Adelaide) and Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. The ferry takes 45 minutes and offers space for vehicles and pedestrians. Coffee, snacks, WiFi and a fully licensed café are available on board. Check tariffs and timetables and book online.

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The Flinders Chase National Park is located at the western end of Kangaroo Island (1 hour 10 minutes drive from Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn). In order to move on the island, we recommend renting an all -wheel drive vehicle from Hertz Australia.

Our Toyota Rav4 offered a super comfortable way to move on the island. We appreciated the freedom to set our own travel route - and to change them if we wanted to stay in Stokes Bay for a little longer! In addition to the latest offers, Hertz Together offers a number of travel guides, articles and ideas for travel destinations.

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Australia is a huge country. If you prefer to submit the planning, we recommend G Adventures and your small group Australia tours.

Lonely Planet Australia is a comprehensive travel guide for the country, ideal for those who want to explore the most important sights and take less busy roads.