Attraction
Kangaroo Island
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery on Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island
Free
Attraction
Emu Ridge eucalyptus distillery offers visitors a unique insight into one of Australia's earliest industries.
Visitors can discover how eucalyptus oil is made, from early island history through to modern production. Eucalyptus oil was Australia's first true export and once a major industry on Kangaroo Island. Emu Ridge preserves an important part of the island's heritage while producing eucalyptus oil that is unique to the world.
Located just 15 minutes from Kingscote, American River and Parndana, Emu Ridge is an easy stop while exploring the island.
Guided and self-guided tours take visitors through the distillery, sharing the distillation process and the many traditional and modern uses of eucalyptus oil.
The site includes a well-established retail store offering locally made eucalyptus oil and natural products, along with a great range of Kangaroo Island produce, art, craft and historical memorabilia.
The onsite café serves breakfast and lunch & coffee. Indoor dining, two large outdoor areas and a picnic space provide relaxed settings for visitors and events. A fully licensed bar is also available.
Visitors can enjoy a tasting cellar door experience featuring Emu Ridge's own eucalyptus vodka and gin, as well as the award-winning Kangaroo Island ciders.
Emu Ridge eucalyptus distillery is a family-owned, family and pet-friendly attraction offering an authentic Kangaroo Island experience that combines history, food, drink and nature.
Visitors can discover how eucalyptus oil is made, from early island history through to modern production. Eucalyptus oil was Australia's first true export and once a major industry on Kangaroo Island. Emu Ridge preserves an important part of the island's heritage while producing eucalyptus oil that is unique to the world.
Located just 15 minutes from Kingscote, American River and Parndana, Emu Ridge is an easy stop while exploring the island.
Guided and self-guided tours take visitors through the distillery, sharing the distillation process and the many traditional and modern uses of eucalyptus oil.
The site includes a well-established retail store offering locally made eucalyptus oil and natural products, along with a great range of Kangaroo Island produce, art, craft and historical memorabilia.
The onsite café serves breakfast and lunch & coffee. Indoor dining, two large outdoor areas and a picnic space provide relaxed settings for visitors and events. A fully licensed bar is also available.
Visitors can enjoy a tasting cellar door experience featuring Emu Ridge's own eucalyptus vodka and gin, as well as the award-winning Kangaroo Island ciders.
Emu Ridge eucalyptus distillery is a family-owned, family and pet-friendly attraction offering an authentic Kangaroo Island experience that combines history, food, drink and nature.
<p>Free Wifi</p>
<p>Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)</p><p>Caters for people who use a wheelchair.</p><p>Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.</p><p>Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.</p><p>Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.</p><p>Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.</p><p>Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)</p>
Facilities
Bar
Barbeque
Cafe
Carpark
Cellar Door
Coach Parking
Conference/Convention Facilities
Electric Vehicle Charging Point
Enquiry Desk
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Interactive Centre
Interpretive Centre
Kiosk
Pet Friendly - Enquire
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Restaurant
Shop / Gift Shop
Price