Cape Borda Lightstation
About Cape Borda Lightstation
Cape Borda Lightstation is a national park in South Australia. Its facilities include barbecue Facilities, shelter and toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include bushwalking, tours (guided) and whale watching. The nearest other place in AussieCamps is Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area, 25 km away.
Cape Borda Lighthouse is perched on cliffs overlooking Investigator Strait. Located on the north western corner of Kangaroo Island, this unique square lighthouse was built in 1858 and is steeped in European history.
Facilities
- Barbecue Facilities
- Shelter
- Toilets
- Car Park
- Lookout
Things to do
- Bushwalking
- Tours (guided)
- Whale watching
Fees
Fees change with the season and the site, and some sites must be booked ahead. AussieCamps shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Nearby
Flinders Chase National Park and Ravine Des Casoars Wilderness Protection AreaNational park · 25 km
Kelly Hill Caves Conservation ParkConservation area · 38 km
Lathami Conservation ParkConservation area · 56 km
Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National ParkNational park · 64 km
Seal BayNational park · 70 km
Neptune Islands Conservation ParkConservation area · 76 km
Guides for South Australia
- Kangaroo Island camping guide
- Can I Camp in a National Park Without Booking? 2026 Rules
- Can I Fly a Drone in a National Park or Campsite? 2026
- Free Camping in South Australia 2026: Crown Land, the Murray and Council Camps
- Flinders Ranges camping guide
- 3 Week Campervan Itinerary Australia: Sydney to Adelaide by the Coast
Questions about Cape Borda Lightstation
What facilities does Cape Borda Lightstation have?
Barbecue Facilities, Shelter, Toilets, Car Park and Lookout.
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