Cape Jervis

Cape Jervis is located on the tip of Fleurieu Peninsula south of Adelaide. It is the main terminal for the passenger and car ferry to Kangaroo Island. The town looks out over Backstairs Passage, is a quiet fishing town with wharf, nearby beaches and plenty of local parks and recreational areas for bushwalking.

Deep Creek Conservation Park is a large nearby park containing waterfalls, steep cliffs and bush reserve filled with native wildlife. The Heysen Walking Trail also begins its long trek from the Cape up to Flinders Ranges.

A short drive north of Cape Jervis is Rapid Bay, a beautiful stretch of coastline with rocky headlands, jetty and pebble beach. The area offers good walking tracks, with clear waters for diving and fishing.

Kangaroo Island is 13km off the coast and is a haven for wildlife, birdlife, conservation, rugged beaches, bush and national park reserves. Day tours are available to discover this wildlife paradise.

Victor Harbour is on the southern side of the peninsula, it offers great beach holidays with a stunning seaside scene. Whale watching, water tours and Granite Island penguins are some sights to enjoy.

Nearby McLaren Vale wineries offer a gorgeous scenic drive through the vineyards and countryside, with events like Sea and the Vines Festival and Wine Bushing Festival held throughout the year.

Accommodation in Cape Jervis ranges from beachside cottages and cabins, camping grounds, units/motels to Cape Jervis Homestead Guesthouse. Sunset Cove is set on 1200 acres, providing luxury accommodation amidst beautiful South Australia landscape with golf, dining and wildlife experiences.