kangaroo island Admiral Arch

Admirals Arch is a unique natural landmark located in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island.

It is a rock arch that has been sculpted by weathering and erosion over thousands of years. The boardwalk leading to the arch is scenic, and the viewing platform offers stunning views of the arch and the New Zealand fur seal colony below.

Visitors can take an easy walk on the boardwalk around the cliff face and observe the fur seal colony. The arch has a fascinating history and offers a contrast of textures to admire, with stalactites hanging from the rocky ceiling and a smooth floor. Summer is the primary breeding season for the fur seal colony.

To get to Admirals Arch, visitors can reach Kangaroo Island via a short flight from Adelaide or a ferry from Cape Jervis. The park is about an hour's drive from the ferry terminal. There are car parking and coach parking available at the site.

Nearby, visitors can also explore the Remarkable Rocks, another natural landmark eroded over time. Accommodation options include staying in the heritage lighthouse cottages at Cape de Couedic.

Facilities at Admirals Arch include car parking, coach parking, lookout points, and public toilets. The site is family-friendly.

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