Reeves Point Historical Site
Reeves Point Historical Site
Reeves Point Historical Site
4.6
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,620 contributions
Sept 2022
This area is about 4 minutes drive from Kingscote main street and is worth the visit. A very beautiful and peaceful area with a lot of history related to both the island and South Australia. Search out the mulberry tree. If you are here late afternoon, treat yourself to a fantastic view of the sunset.
Written 29 October 2022
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia4,247 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Reeves Point is a hidden gem of Kingscote Kangaroo Island 🏝 We went here for a walk. There’s a decent walking trail and you can also climb to the top of Flagstaff Hill. Beautiful views to be seen from here. We also drove through here with our car. Saw a few joggers whilst we were there both times.
Written 6 May 2021
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58jnapper
Brisbane, Australia356 contributions
Oct 2021
A most stop on a trip to Kangaroo Island. The site of the first European settlement in South Australia has walking t racks with interactive signage showing where the buildings were first built and the importance of the old mulberry tree. Check out the site at the top of Flagstaff Hill monument, which also has great views.
Written 27 November 2021
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Bikingforhealth
Houston, TX120 contributions
Jan 2020
The information was interesting but was not a Wow place to visit. Could have read about it and visited still another place of interest.
Written 25 February 2020
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia25,133 contributions
Nov 2019
This area of KI was chosen as the first site to settle for South Australia back in 1836. The settlers tried hard but for various reasons, water being a major one, the settlement was moved to the mainland. It is a fascinating area that includes the ruins of the original jetty, historic cemetery, great lookout from Flagstaff Hill and a Mulberry Tree that has survived from 1837 & still flourishes today ! Has walking trails, picnic & shaded areas & WC's. Well worth an exploration in Kingscote.
Written 11 December 2019
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travellingwoodburys
Sydney, Australia361 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
Walked here taking in the views along the way. There is so much history here and it is well explained. Initially came up for an evening walk but stayed till sunset as the views are amazing.
Written 1 October 2022
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RoadkillChef
Sydney, Australia75 contributions
Dec 2021
Walk up the hill past the hospital to the spectacular lookout point over Bay of Shoals, then down the hill to the historic Reeves Point, site of first settlement on KI from the SA colonial fleet....explore the old Mulberry Tree, use the free BBQ shelters and playground and - highly recommended - take a walk past the bird hide and out on 'The Spit' to look back to the township and maybe glimpse local dolphins, rays and of course bird life
For those feeling energetic, take a walk or jog along the track to the boat ramp, then up and around the Bay of Shoals winery, past the cemetery and back along the top of the hill to complete a 3km circuit
For those feeling energetic, take a walk or jog along the track to the boat ramp, then up and around the Bay of Shoals winery, past the cemetery and back along the top of the hill to complete a 3km circuit
Written 14 December 2021
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Anne W
Mount Gambier, Australia196 contributions
Nov 2021
Visiting here you learn so much about the first settlers to arrive in South Australia, how they lived, what they brought with them and what life was life here for them. And if that doesn't interest you, then the views surely should, because they are spectacular.
Written 1 December 2021
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Sue W
Stirling, Australia34 contributions
Jan 2021
It's a walking trail which will take you to beautiful spots. The old cemetery is so interesting and gives you the history of KI on the grave stones. It was a walk up to the monument but well worth it with beautiful views.
Written 17 January 2021
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Molly D
8 contributions
Mar 2020
Eye opening walk. Take your time and breath in the eye opening, sometimes deeply sad, history conveyed in the cemetery tombstone and society plaques.
Written 27 March 2020
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