KI Secret-Season Weekend

Discover Kangaroo Island in its “secret season” — greener landscapes, milder days, wildlife, wildflowers, and cosy nights. This winter package is designed for a slower, scenic weekend with local experiences and plenty of time to relax. (Paraphrased from the package overview.) Secret Season Weekend.

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Notice: Valid for stays: 1 July – 15 September 2026 | Promo Code: SECRET-SEASON

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Choose Your Secret-Season Package

Select your preferred house and guest option below. All packages are based on a Friday arrival / Sunday departure (2-night stay), with an optional discounted Sunday night add-on if you’d like to stay longer.

Elegant front view of Amani House at Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island, designed to accommodate 2-9 guests. This beautifully renovated home boasts expansive sliding doors that frame stunning vistas from its elevated position. The property is equipped with a modern kitchen and a new, fully accessible second bathroom, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway.

Amani House - 2 Guests

A modern, spacious holiday home with sweeping views across Emu Bay, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, generous living spaces, a cosy sunroom, and a verandah for soaking up the scenery.

$1,150 per person

Optional Sunday night add-on: +$75 per person
Includes the extra night’s accommodation plus breakfast and coffee (other meals/activities at guest expense).

Amani House - 4 Guests

Enjoy the same spacious Amani House experience, ideal for couples or friends travelling together and sharing a private home with spectacular Emu Bay views.

$1,000 per person

Optional Sunday night add-on: +$75 per person
Includes the extra night’s accommodation plus breakfast and coffee (other meals/activities at guest expense).

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Shalom House

Shalom House - 2 Guests

A cosy, classic Aussie holiday house with Emu Bay views, offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge, dining area, and verandah.

$1,000 per person

Optional Sunday night add-on: +$50 per person
Includes the extra night’s accommodation plus breakfast and coffee (other meals/activities at guest expense).

Shalom House - 4 Guests

Enjoy the same cosy, classic Aussie holiday house experience at Shalom House, ideal for couples or friends travelling together and sharing a private home with lovely Emu Bay views.

$950 per person

Optional Sunday night add-on: +$50 per person
Includes the extra night’s accommodation plus breakfast and coffee (other meals/activities at guest expense).

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Your Secret-Season Weekend package includes a thoughtful mix of accommodation, meals, and local experiences, with room to relax and explore at your own pace. Activities may vary slightly depending on your selected activity option and weather conditions.

  • Ferry travel component (see booking terms for vehicle and travel conditions).
  • Accommodation at Amani House or Shalom House (as selected).
  • Complimentary on-arrival basket with KI delicacies and local wines, etc.
  • Friday dinner and drinks (includes 2 drinks per person).
  • Saturday breakfast and barista coffee at Emu Bay Lavender Farm.
  • Saturday picnic lunch basket.
  • Saturday dinner pre-delivered to your accommodation (3-course style) with complimentary drinks.
  • Saturday breakfast and barista coffee at Emu Bay Lavender Farm.
  • Sunday lunch basket and KI an oyster punnet at American River (as per itinerary).
  • A relaxed selection of island activities/experiences (weather-adapted where needed).

Here’s a taste of how your winter weekend can unfold.

Friday – Arrive, settle in, and unwind:
Arrive via ferry, enjoy the leisurely scenic drive across Kangaroo Island to beautiful Emu Bay, and settle into your private house. Spend the afternoon relaxing, walking Emu Bay Beach, looking for resident koalas in the landscaped gardens, or simply soaking in the stunning views. In the evening, enjoy a cosy local dinner and drinks, maybe meet some locals and enjoy local music, before returning home for a quiet night in. The KI night sky can be exceptionally clear for some stargazing!

Saturday – Explore the island your way:
Experience an awesome sunrise over Emu Bay. Enjoy breakfast and barista coffee at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, collect your picnic basket, and set out for a full day of discovery. Guests can choose between a wildlife-focused day (including the sanctuary and raptor experience, and a Little Sahara buggy tour or a self-guided scenic drive to Flinders Chase to explore icons like Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks and Vivonne Bay. Return via charming Parndana to Emu Bay for a pre-delivered dinner and a relaxed evening at home. Maybe watch a movie classic, maybe watch the star filled night sky; maybe do both.

Sunday – Slow morning, local stops, and ferry home:
Enjoy breakfast and barista coffee at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, then travel back toward Penneshaw with a few local highlights along the way, including a stop at The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co. and a light oyster tasting lunch stop at American River. Then on to Penneshaw and board the ferry for your return journey.

Optional Sunday Night Add-On:
Want more time? Add a discounted Sunday night and enjoy a full extra day at your own pace before departing Monday. This add-on includes the extra night’s accommodation plus breakfast and coffee. Additional meals, activities, and experiences for the extra day are self-managed.

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Before you book: Bookings are limited and should be made well in advance. Direct booking is recommended through Emu Bay Holiday Homes.

Use promo code SECRET-SEASON during checkout. If your preferred option isn’t showing online, contact us and we’ll help.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 0477 7000 56

Important Terms:

  • Subject to availability.
  • Ferry/vehicle pricing is based on standard vehicle assumptions; surcharges may apply for larger vehicles, EV conditions, or changes to ferry vehicle/date/time details.
  • If guests choose to fly or travel as walk-on ferry passengers and hire a vehicle on KI, package costs can be adjusted to exclude the relevant ferry/vehicle component.
  • All car rental or flight arrangements and costs are for the guest.
  • If weather impacts ferry sailings or activities, alternative dates/activities may be offered where possible (subject to availability).
  • For sudden weather changes relevant impacting activities selections, the activity fees may be refunded where applicable.
  • Guests should advise any dietary requirements in advance.
  • Excludes fuel, on-island transport, and any unlisted/unspecified costs.
  • This package is non-refundable and 100% pre-paid.
  • Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
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Ready to Book Your KI Secret-Season Escape?

Whether you’re planning a romantic winter weekend or a relaxed getaway with friends, the Secret-Season Weekend is a beautiful way to experience Kangaroo Island at its most peaceful. Choose your house, select your guest option, and book direct using SECRET-SEASON.

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Reviews and Testimonials

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Exceeded our high expectations!

A wonderful experience that exceeded all expectations. The cabin has everything one needs. The surroundings are very beautiful and kangaroos, koalas and the birds come to visit often. Just when we thought it was as good as it can be, we realized there was more! Incredible starry skies and a lot of shooting stars. Wishing we could have stayed for more than 9 days.

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Vacation ❘ Couple

We stayed in the Bayview Guest wing, perfect for the two of us, for our seven night stay. Although it is attached to Amani House, (so it can be hired as part of Amani too), it is very well sound proofed and we chatted to our neighbours at times but felt undisturbed by their presence. Fantastic views of the superb Emu Bay, surrounded by wildlife and we were made very welcome by Rene and Johannes. The lovely Rene visited us to make sure we had whatever we needed and she is very knowledgeable about KI and can answer any questions you might have. Everything we needed was supplied, including a welcome gift of a bottle of False Cape red wine, local honey and KI oats and the apartment was beautifully clean. An easy walk to the beautiful beach, friendly locals and a fifteen minute drive to Kingscote for a meal at the pub, or the local Italian.

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Highly recommend Emu Bay Holiday Homes.

– nick vallence

Vacation ❘ Family

“Emu Bay Holiday Homes offers a delightful experience with its stunning views of Emu Bay, exceptional service, and comfortable rooms. The central location is perfect for exploring the major attractions of Kangaroo Island. A special thanks to the owner for providing an EV charging facility, which adds a thoughtful touch to an already fantastic stay. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!”

– Jag Kakarlapudi

In the spirit of reconciliation Emu Bay Holiday Homes acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Kangaroo Island and Australia, and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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