Secret Autumn Sunset Spots on Kangaroo Island
When summer’s warm weather passes & Anzac Day is over, visitor numbers to Kangaroo Island traditionally slow.
But ‘Islanders’ know the cooler months are some of the most stunning on Kangaroo Island. Warm days, crisp nights, and rains transform dry paddocks into vibrant green almost before your eyes.
And our favourite part? The light in the late afternoon & at sunset is magic. Autumn sunsets are our favourite. We asked our team to share their favourite spots to end the day with a glass of wine.
Yale, Managing Director, Winemaker, Wrangler of Staff
Favourite Sunset Spot? West Bay Beach, Flinders Chase National Park
“I love watching the sun sink behind the horizon into the southern ocean at West Bay. Sitting on the beach with a glass of wine, feeling like you’re at the end of the earth. Such a secluded spot but still totally accessible to anyone willing to make the drive.”
Favourite Sunset Wine? Wally White Semillon
“Our white wine for red wine drinkers. With enough creaminess & texture to go with some rich Australian salmon caught fresh from the beach & cooked in a pan with a little wine over a beach fire”
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Sophie, Cellar Door Manager extraordinaire
Favourite Sunset Spot? Flagstaff Hill Lookout, Reeves Point. “Just a few minutes from my home in Kingscote, Flagstaff Hill is a stunning elevated spot for an evening after-work walk to watch the sunset over the Bay of Shoals. With elevated views for almost 360 degrees, there’s no better place to let go of the day.”
Favourite Sunset Wine? Varietal Range Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. “A limited release wine, this is my new favourite for when you want something a little more textural & sophisticated in the white wine spectrum. I’ve visited Jacques in Bordeaux & this reminds me so much of the Bordeaux Blanc blends that I tried there.”
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Carmen, Cellar Door host with most
Favourite Sunset Spot? Pennington Bay. “Most people visit Pennington Bay in the height of summer to swim & surf. It is absolutely stunning in the cooler months just after a storm when it’s almost deserted & the sunset views are ours alone, it totally refreshes the mind & spirit.”
Favourite Sunset Wine? Boxing Bay Shiraz/Cab Sauv. "I love that this is a European take on a classic Aussie blend. A glass watching the sunset is perfect to ward the chill off & the rest goes down perfectly by the fire when we get home".
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Sue, Cellar Door Hand, Luxury Accommodation Specialist, Farmer
Favourite Sunset Spot? One Kangaroo Island, Brown Beach
“There is no more luxurious experience on Kangaroo Island than sitting in a warm outdoor bubble bath on a crisp evening, in total privacy, overlooking Brown Beach & the sunset to the west. Unforgettable”
Favourite Sunset Wine? Petiyante
What else is there to drink in an outdoor bath at sunset than a delicious glass of Methode Champenoise sparkling?
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Tracey, Wrangler of all things financial
Favourite Sunset Spot? Cygnet River
“In the late afternoon just as dusk descends, the light through the trees surrounding the Cygnet River is something else. And it only happens during the cooler months. It makes you look up from your computer at our Tasting Room, step outside & take a deep breath.”
Favourite Sunset Wine? Tracey’s been drinking Bark Hut Road, Shiraz/Cabernet Franc, our signature blend for 15 years ago. It brings together our French & Australian heritage in a bottle & it suits just about any cool evening dish.
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Cath, Marketing & Story Teller
Favourite Sunset Spot? Baudin Beach
“My home, Baudin Beach. We live in a cottage snuggled behind a sand dune. Just near our house is a path along the cliffs with a special chatting seat in honour of a much loved local. After a long day on the social media tools, I can be there with a glass of wine, my partner, daughter & dog in just a couple of minutes. We all take a deep breath & let go of the day. Then back home out of the evening chill & into the warm cosiness of the fire.”
Favourite Sunset Wine? “Old Rowley Shiraz/Grenache I am a grenache fan & absolutely love Old Rowley. Elegant but robust, complex but drinkable. Simply one of my go-to blends & I’m yet to find one I love more than the one we make at The Islander Estate Vineyards.”
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Plan your cool weather visit to Kangaroo Island now
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map of Favourite Autumn Sunset Spots
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