AU$ 205 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Kingscote

Kingscote is the largest town in Kangaroo Island and is 750 km from Melbourne. It is Australia’s first European settlement with a tiny population of around 2000. It is pristine nature at its best and is very popular with tourists all around the globe. It is named after Henry Kingscote, one of the founders of the South Australian Company which established its colony in 1836. The history of the Island can be observed in greater detail in the Hope Cottage Museum. 

Tip: The Kangaroo Islands have a Mediterranean climate with generally dry Summers, mild and wet Winters. 

Getting to Kingscote

Kingscote Airport is a small one located about 12 Km Southwest of Kingscote town. There are numerous flights from the nearest city, Adelaide. It usually is difficult to find direct flights from Melbourne. Typically flights from Melbourne to Kingscote take around 5 hours and more depending on the transit time in stopover airports. Qantas and Rex Airlines offer cheap flights to Kingscote. Connecting flights are available from Multiple Airlines originating from other national and international destinations which transit through Melbourne.

Tip: To get the cheapest airfare rates, try to book 3 to 8 weeks in advance.

Places of interest in Kingscote.

Kingscote is a nature’s paradise. It has penguin colonies which house the smallest penguins on the planet, with a height of only about 33 Cm. Its numbers are rapidly declining over the past decade. Some of the other attractive places to visit are Clifford Honey farm, Emu Ridge, Tidal Pool Brewery, Bay of Shoals Winery, Fine Art Museum and Island Gallery. The Shark proof Tidal Pool is a fantastic place for kids and adults to enjoy in a sea pool set up. It has a small beach as well and many good food outlets. 

To see all places of interest and enjoy the wilderness of the Kingscote, you need to preferably stay for a minimum of 3 nights, which can extend up to 7 days to treasure your memories.

Tip: Several local sight-seeing package tours are available in which the tour operators cover all places of interest. 

Shop and Dine in Kingscote:

For Shopping, you have the Farmers and Artisan market where you can find attractive country ware and even good food. Visiting on Sundays would be better. Cordes Street is also suitable for dining and wine in the Shoals Winery where you can enjoy the best of Australian wine amidst picturesque surroundings.

Tip: Remember to get a few good Australian wine bottles on your way back. 

Stay in Kingscote:

Several beautiful Hotels and inns are available in the foreshore waterfront and the Bay area to make your trip enjoyable. 

Mainly Qantas and Regional Express Airlines offer Melbourne to Kingscote flights, generally with one or two stops. Most of the International flights to Kingscote is routed through Adelaide, which is the nearest big city. You can customise your search in Trip.com to get the best prices for your travel dates. If you’d like to travel on a tight budget, combine your Kingscote flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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