Accommodation
Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area
Flinders Chase National Park is a must for any Kangaroo Island parks adventure. This vast area of wilderness features the iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony.
Sitting high on ancient rocky platforms above the sea, Remarkable Rocks’ surreal shapes and golden orange colours provide extraordinary photo opportunities. Admirals Arch at Cape du Couedic is not only an impressive rock arch, weather worn over thousands of years, it’s also home to a colony of long-nosed fur seals.
Entry fees apply. There is a 24-hour wifi payment hotspot at Rocky River, 5 km inside the park entrance, but given the remote location the connection can be slow and it's best to pay day entry before you go. NPWS staff are in the park daily from 9am to 5pm.
Take care driving at all times and particularly at dawn and dusk, pack enough water and snacks for your visit, and leave no trace. This will give our bushland the best chance of recovery.
The park has limited toilets, there is no food or drink available for purchase throughout the park.
Vivonne Bay General Store is the closest supplier of Café food, drinks and fuel and the Discovery Holiday Parks Kangaroo Island sell basic food, drinks, ice cream and fuel.
Download the park map. Download the National Parks of Kangaroo Island Visitor Guide: May 2022.
Harvey Return campground
This campground is the old landing site for the lightstation and is near the historic light keepers’ cemetery. Cape Borda Lighthouse is within walking distance. The campsites provides very minimal shade and wind protection.
Access: 2WD and 4WD
Suitable for: tents, selected sites suitable for camper trailers and camper vans
Facilities: long-drop toilet, picnic area
Campfires: not allowed
Number of campsites: 8 allocated campsites
Electricity: unpowered
Dogs are not allowed.Mays Homestead
This heritage-listed cottage offers contemporary and relaxed self-contained accommodation for up to four guests. Stunningly restored and updated, the cottage features a cosy lounge room, full kitchen/dining, two bedrooms, and a spacious bathroom.
Take the opportunity to disconnect from the busy world (there is no wifi or TV and phone reception is limited), and connect with your loved ones – board games and cards are provided.
There is reverse-cycle air-conditioning in the kitchen/dining and lounge room, and a wood-fired combustion heater in the lounge room.
Enjoy outdoor dining on the large paved deck and gathering around the fire pit in the cooler months (fire restrictions apply), while Cape Barren geese and kangaroos graze just steps away.
Shower chair and accessibility ramp available on request – contact Flinders Chase National Park prior to your visit on (+618) 8553 4444.Postmans Cottage
This heritage-listed cottage offers cosy self-contained accommodation for up to two guests. Stunningly restored and updated, the cottage features an open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen, one bedroom with a queen size bed, and a spacious ensuite bathroom.
Designed with accessibility in mind, the cottage has step-free access throughout, spacious rooms, accessible bathroom with roll-in shower, wall-mounted shower chair and on-site disabled parking. Portable shower chair available on request – contact Flinders Chase National Park prior to your visit on (+618) 8553 4444. For more information, check the Accessibility web page.
The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven with 4‑burner stovetop, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee plunger (BYO fancy coffee), cooking utensils, pots and pans, glassware, crockery and cutlery. Cooking basics (tea, instant coffee, sugar, oil, salt and pepper) are provided.
Take the opportunity to disconnect from the busy world (there is no wifi or TV and phone reception is limited), and connect with your loved ones – board games and cards are provided.
Enjoy outdoor dining on the large paved deck and gathering around the fire pit in the cooler months (fire restrictions apply), while Cape Barren geese and kangaroos graze just steps away.West Bay Campground (4WD)
Located at the western end of the park, this secluded campground set within a stunning coastal landscape is a short walk from a tranquil bay. There is very minimal shade at these campsites.
Access: 4WD only
Suitable for: tents and camper trailers
Facilities: long drop toilet, picnic area
Campfires:not allowed
Number of campsites: 8 allocated campsites
Electricity: unpowered