Welcome to Seal Bay

Welcome to Seal Bay

The stunning views of the Australian sea lion colony and the neighbouring coastline make Seal Bay an essential experience for visitors to Kangaroo Island

Access to the beach has been temporarily paused to help protect the sea lion colony. Seal Bay will remain open to visitors with a roaming guide providing interpretation along the boardwalk. No booking is required. Please purchase tickets at the Seal Bay Visitor Centre. Details

Seal Bay

Experience one of Kangaroo Island’s most remarkable wildlife encounters at Seal Bay, home to an Australian sea lion population for thousands of years.

Fol­low the wheel­chair-acces­si­ble 900-metre return board­walk through the dunes to view­ing plat­forms over­look­ing the beach and sea lion colony. Take in the coastal scenery and learn more about these endan­gered ani­mals along the way.

Boardwalk Tour 

A visit to Seal Bay gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful surrounds of this colony – white sands, blue skies, unspoiled vistas – to learn about the endangered sea lions from our very experienced guides, at a safe distance.

Location

Seal Bay Con­ser­va­tion Park is just 45 min­utes from Kan­ga­roo Island’s main town of Kingscote. Dis­cov­er­ing the Aus­tralian sea lion colony in such mag­nif­i­cent wilder­ness makes Seal Bay an unfor­get­table expe­ri­ence. It’s a ​‘must do’ when vis­it­ing the island.

Address: Seal Bay Road, Kan­ga­roo Island, SA 5221
Phone
: (+61 8) 8553 4463
Park­ing: Free car park­ing is available.

Opening hours

9am - 5pm daily (except Christmas Day) - last entry 4pm

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