Gastronomo is delighted to recommend the following accommodation and touring partners who are located in stunning locations all around the island.
Wander on Kangaroo Island
Four design-led, eco-aware WanderPods located right next door to The Enchanted Fig Tree is the perfect retreat and only a short walk home after a lingering lunch.
Sitting high up in the heavens, four WanderPods overlooking the Great Australian Bight at Snelling Beach are named after constellations only seen in the southern skies. Part of the Heavenly Waters family of stellar formations, their names relate to the great oceans, rivers, sea creatures, and ships.
Emu Bay Holiday Homes
Escape the everyday hustle and bustle and discover Emu Bay Holiday Homes on Kangaroo Island. This charming collection of holiday homes and units offers the perfect blend of comfort and seclusion, nestled in the serene embrace of Emu Bay.
Located on the north coast and only a 40-minute drive from The Enchanted Fig Tree your home away from home is complete with modern amenities and stunning views. Whether you’re seeking solitude, quality family time, or a romantic escape, the cabins/cottages and holiday homes provide the perfect backdrop for your Kangaroo Island adventure. Private Transfers to The Fig Tree are available HERE
Stowaway
Luxury made on a scale for two. With the kind of amenities you would expect of a world-class hotel in a uniquely Australian setting. Think outdoor hot tub, freestanding bath in a spa-like natural stone bathroom, private sauna, and double-sided wood fire for those cooler KI evenings. Spread out over 80ha you have total seclusion and privacy – except for the kangaroos grazing next to your private deck. A 25-minute drive to The Enchanted Fig Tree, or they can help organise a transfer.
Aurora Ozone Hotel
Steeped in history and situated on the foreshore of Kingscote, the Aurora Ozone Hotel overlooks the pristine coastline with views across Nepean Bay and the mainland.
Located in the heart of Kingscote, local shops, cafés and attractions such as the ocean pool, the jetty and the foreshore reserve are only a short stroll away.
75 guest rooms feature across a variety of accommodation options, ranging from heritage standard- and executive seaview rooms, many recently refurbished, to Penthouses and self-contained 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, many with spectacular views across the bay.
Transfers to The Enchanted Fig Tree leave from the Ozone or it’s a short 55-minute drive to The Enchanted Fig Tree.
Seafront Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Penneshaw – Kangaroo Island, Seafront Hotel offers spectacular ocean views and a great range of four-star accommodation options, including 16 Hotel Rooms and 14 Garden Villas.
Our prime location on the Esplanade at Penneshaw, is just 300 meters from SeaLink Ferry Terminal. Making it incredibly convenient for you to begin your unforgettable island journey.
Our fully licensed restaurant, The Kiosk Penneshaw, serves up all your favourite breakfast and dinner dishes, and you can unwind at our swimming pool or enjoy a fun round of mini-golf.
Antechamber Bay Retreats
Antechamber Bay Retreats offers three homestead getaways boasting captivating views of Kangaroo Island’s eastern shores.
Since 1999 the Gilfillan family has welcomed visitors to this cherished corner of Kangaroo Island – home to their 3500-acre working farm. With the privacy and comfort of three distinctive beach houses – Nat’s, Shylies and The Kona – you can share in Creek Bay’s unique heritage as South Australia’s oldest continuous farming estate and a living slice of maritime history.
One Kangaroo Island with Exceptional Kangaroo Island touring
Since 1986, Exceptional Kangaroo Island has been offering luxury small group and private Kangaroo Island tours, with a promise of good food, good wine, and wildlife in the wild.
Partnering with luxury private accommodation providers One Kangaroo Island, Exceptional Kangaroo Island designs tailored accommodation and wilderness retreats that include all food, transfers, and lunch at The Enchanted Fig Tree if desired (when in season).
Copperstone
Only a 50-minute drive from The Enchanted Fig Tree, and situated on the western hillside of Emu Bay, Copperstone is a very private luxury beach retreat, perched on 5.5 acres of land in very natural surroundings.
All rooms have stunning views overlooking Emu Bay so make your trip to our stunning island something very special…
Seaview Motel
The first-ever motel built on Kangaroo Island in the 1920s now renovated into a modern coastal themed accommodation; located right in the heart of Kingscote, Kangaroo Island.
Enjoy breath-taking views of Nepean Bay from our oceanfront rooms and 2-bedroom suites; with Kingscote’s tidal pool at your doorstep.
Only a five-minute walk to the pickup point for transfers to The Enchanted Fig Tree.
Ecopia Retreat
A perfect fusion of nature immersion, luxury, and sustainability! Situated in a private wildlife sanctuary on Kangaroo Island, this boutique luxury accommodation is central and is only a 40-minute drive to The Enchanted Fig Tree.
Immersed in 150 acres of natural wilderness, Ecopia offers a unique nature experience, in a curated off-grid eco-luxury setting, with incredible wildlife encounters!