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South Coast Road to Cape du Couedic, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
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Drives South Australia, Australia Flinders Ranges, Kangaroo Island and the Limestone Coast

South Coast Road to Cape du Couedic

South Coast Road, Cape Du Couedic Road, Wedgewood Road · South Coast Road → Admirals Arch

Leisurely40 mi50 min1,600 ft climbHigh point ≈ 500 ftOne way
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The drive

South Coast Road is the way across Kangaroo Island to its western tip. The drive starts at the Wedgewood Road junction and runs east to west for 65 km (40 mi), past Vivonne Bay and into Flinders Chase National Park. It then follows Cape du Couedic Road toward Admirals Arch. The road is sealed, with gentle curves and about 1,600 feet of climbing.

The Flinders Chase visitor centre is at 8125 South Coast Road, about 800 m outside the park, and the Remarkable Rocks road branches off on the way. Cape du Couedic has Admirals Arch, a long-nosed fur seal colony and a lighthouse. The drive ends on Cape du Couedic Road before the Admirals Arch car park.

Along the way

  1. South Coast Road (Wedgewood Road junction)
  2. Admirals Arch
Elevation
1,600 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 500 ft
South Coast RoadAdmirals Arch
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
South Coast RoadAdmirals Arch
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Kangaroo Island is reached by the SeaLink vehicle ferry from Cape Jervis.
  • Flinders Chase National Park charges a per-person entry fee, paid before entry, at the visitor centre or online.
  • Avoid driving from sunset to sunrise, because of the risk of wildlife collisions.
  • Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks can close in severe weather, and the park closes on days of catastrophic fire danger.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Parks SA: Flinders Chase National Park.

Questions about this drive

How long does South Coast Road take on Kangaroo Island?

South Coast Road and Cape du Couedic Road from the Wedgewood Road junction to Admirals Arch is 65 km (40 mi) and takes about 50 minutes.

Is there an entry fee for Flinders Chase National Park?

Yes. Flinders Chase charges a per-person entry fee, paid before you enter, at the visitor centre on South Coast Road or online. There is no separate vehicle fee.

Is South Coast Road on Kangaroo Island sealed?

Yes. Remarkable Rocks and Cape du Couedic are reached by bitumen road, and the drive uses the sealed route. Some other park roads are gravel or 4WD only.

How do you get to Kangaroo Island?

Take the SeaLink ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw. Flights from Adelaide are the other way.

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