Vivonne Bay Lodge

Kangaroo Island


Usually full of backpackers from Kangaroo Island Adventure Tours who utilise the dorms, Vivonne Bay Lodge can also accommodate independent travellers in double rooms. It's a purpose-built hostel in the scrub, with a roomy communal area (pool table!), huge BBQ deck and bikes, kayaks and sandboards for hire. Shared bathrooms.


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