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The ‘almost island’ on Kangaroo Island that South Australians are starting to discover
ByDanika Zalac GLAM Adelaide Posted on September 29, 2026 Images: Supplied. Pictured: Cape Willoughby and Lighthouse by Quentin Chester Kangaroo Island has long been treated as a destination that requires a little planning, but one part of the island could change the way South Australians think about a KI getaway. The Dudley Peninsula, on the easternmost end of the island, is emerging as a destination in its own right, with wineries, beaches, wildlife, hiking trails, art, hi

Mark Simpkin
Sep 304 min read


Catering for the 'Walk ons'
The Islander Thursday 28th May 2026 COVE Landing apartments at Penneshaw is hoping to capitalise on those walking onto the SeaLink ferry for one-night or weekend trips through it's Wild Walk-On initiative. Walking onto Kangaroo Island is a realistic option for South Australias thanks to Cove Landing's Wild Walk-On Initiative, according to Susan Craig. Cove Landing apartments owner Susan Craig at Hog Bay Beach, Penneshaw, with mainland in the background (Sean McGowan Photogra

Mark Simpkin
May 293 min read


Kangaroo Island’s new ‘Walk-On Weekends’ are making spontaneous island escapes easier than ever
ByDanika Zalac Glam Adelaide Posted on May 12, 2026 For many South Aussies, it’s not uncommon to think Kangaroo Island is the kind of trip you need to meticulously plan months in advance, complete with a packed car, a long itinerary and several days off work. But a new tourism concept is hoping to change that perception entirely. Walk-On Weekends is encouraging tourists to leave the car behind, hop on the ferry as a foot passenger, and enjoy a relaxed overnight or weekend esc

Mark Simpkin
May 122 min read
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