PENNESHAW BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Island Tastings: A Half‑Day Gastronomic Circuit From Penneshaw
A 6–7 hour, cruise‑ship‑only tasting tour out of Penneshaw that links lavender, honey, regional wines, gin and eucalyptus cider—this guide tells cruise passengers exactly what to expect on shore days.
Island Tastings: A Half‑Day Gastronomic Circuit From Penneshaw.
On Kangaroo Island, a compact run of tasting rooms, farms and distilleries sits against a coastal sweep; this half‑day itinerary for cruise passengers strings those producers together, offering morning tea at a lavender farm, cellar‑door wine and gin tastings, honey and eucalyptus samples, and a pause in Kingscote before the ship’s departure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wines, Gin and Eucalyptus Cider
A sequence of cellar‑door and distillery stops delivers local wines, gin tastings at Kangaroo Island Spirits and cider samples during a distillery tour at Emu Ridge—an island tasting tour concentrated into a half‑day.
Lavender, Honey and Local Artisanal Products
Morning tea and product sampling at Emu Bay Lavender Farm is paired with a visit to Island Beehive so you sip, smell and sample the island’s signature floral and honeyed flavors.
A Brief Interlude in Kingscote and Possible Coastal Stop
Guests get an hour in Kingscote for lunch at their own expense, and the return drive may include a scenic stop at Pennington Bay if time allows.
What the day feels like
What This Half‑Day Feels Like
This is a compressed, producer‑heavy afternoon tailored to ships’ schedules: depart Penneshaw mid‑morning, settle into a sequence of short visits—lavender farm for morning tea, one or two cellar doors for wine tasting, a stop in Kingscote for an hour of independent lunch, then sequential visits to Island Beehive, Kangaroo Island Spirits for gin, and Emu Ridge for a distillery tour and cider tastings—returning to Penneshaw within a 6–7 hour window.
THE TASTES
Wines, Gin and Eucalyptus Cider
A sequence of cellar‑door and distillery stops delivers local wines, gin tastings at Kangaroo Island Spirits and cider samples during a distillery tour at Emu Ridge—an island tasting tour concentrated into a half‑day.
THE PRODUCE
Lavender, Honey and Local Artisanal Products
Morning tea and product sampling at Emu Bay Lavender Farm is paired with a visit to Island Beehive so you sip, smell and sample the island’s signature floral and honeyed flavors.
THE TOWN & COAST
A Brief Interlude in Kingscote and Possible Coastal Stop
Guests get an hour in Kingscote for lunch at their own expense, and the return drive may include a scenic stop at Pennington Bay if time allows.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this shore excursion suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This shore excursion runs for approximately 6–7 hours and departs in the morning (09:00am start; 09:30am at the latest on cruise days).
Meet at the Penneshaw Cruise Ship Terminal on Kangaroo Island for departure.
There is a one‑hour stop in Kingscote for lunch that is at guests’ own expense; other tastings and product samples are part of the itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The excursion lasts approximately 6–7 hours.
Where do we meet the tour?
The meeting point is the Penneshaw Cruise Ship Terminal on Kangaroo Island.
Is this tour only for cruise ship passengers?
Yes. The tour runs on cruise dates only and is tailored to ship schedules.
What happens if the cruise doesn’t dock or tender?
If the cruise does not dock or tender and notice is given within 24 hours, tours are non‑refundable and treated as a no‑show.
Will lunch be provided?
No; there is a one‑hour stop in Kingscote for lunch, which is at guests’ own expense.
Which producers will we visit?
Stops include Emu Bay Lavender Farm, a regional winery (Bay of Shoal Wines or Springs Rd Winery), Island Beehive, Kangaroo Island Spirits and Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, with a stop in Kingscote and a possible coastal stop at Pennington Bay time permitting.
What if the ship needs to leave earlier than planned?
The itinerary may be altered if the cruise ship requires an earlier return.