Island Beehive
FreeOverview
Visit Island Beehive to learn about Ligurian Bees. Kangaroo Island was declared a sanctuary for this docile bee in 1885 in order to protect the bee's purity.
See the production factory, take a guided tour, and enjoy free tastings of organic honey. Enjoy delicious scones in the cafe and visit the shop for bee products, beeswax candles, souvenirs, health products and local arts and crafts.
Island Beehive is a Tourist Centre on the outskirts of Kingscote, established by Peter Davis who is committed to the protection of the Ligurian Bee heritage. It has excellent facilities including conference, information technology and is wheelchair friendly throughout.
Island Beehive is very proud of its organic honey, which won "Best Organic Product" in the national, Audi sponsored, Vogue Entertainment plus Travel Awards announced in November 2005.
Guided tours operate every 30 minutes. Coach, group and after hours tours are available on request. Phone bookings are essential for group tours. Contact Island Beehive for current prices. Free admission to the information centre, shop and cafe.
Price
Features
Entity Facility
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Interactive Centre
Interpretive Centre
Kiosk
Public Toilet
ShopAccess With Assistance for the Disabled
Suitable for guests who depend on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position at all times.
Suitable for guests with high support needs who uses a hoist and always travel with a carer.
Suitable for guests with a hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
Suitable for guests with a vision impairment. Attained by providing for guests with partial vision impairment or total loss of useable vision.
Disabled access available, contact operator for detailsMembership
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Visitor Information CentreInternet Access Point
Free Wifi
Tourism Organisation
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
SA - Tourism Kangaroo Island