Bowhouse KI, Penneshaw

• Banks and ATMs
• BBQ Facilities
• Bowling Club
• Bottle Shop
• Cafe
• Fuel/Petrol
• Health Club
• Post Office
• Restaurants
• Public Toilets
• Visitor Information Centre
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife/Conservation/National Parks
• Boat Ramp/s
• Camping Ground/s
• Church/s
• Cellar Door (Wine Tasting)
• Country Fire Service
• Diving
• Golf Course
• Internet Services
• Penguin spotting
• Picnic Grounds
• Childrens\' Playgrounds
• Public Telephone
• Supermarket
• Art Galleries

Including Antechamber Bay, Brown’s Beach & Baudin Beach & Penneshaw

Situated on the northeast coast of the Island, Penneshaw is a pretty beachside village. It is a welcome for visitors arriving via the ferry service. With a commanding view of the mainland, just 18km across Backstairs Passage, Penneshaw is the second largest community centre on KI (behind Kingscote. Visitors enjoy a wide selection of accommodation in Penneshaw or one of the surrounding bays. Safe swimming Beaches are in Penneshaw and Brown’s Beach.

Penneshaw is well serviced with restaurants, cafes, cellar doors and the newly renovated Penneshaw Hotel. The new IGA Supermarket and bottle shops are very well stocked and have a great selection of goods. Tourism KI is situated in Penneshaw – maps and more info available here.

Recently upgraded, Christmas Cove has been a haven for small boats for over 150 years. The Hog Bay Jetty is good little fishing spot as well. Tommy ruff, trevally, snook, King George whiting and salmon can be caught in peaceful, picturesque surroundings. Penneshaw is home to a colony of Little Penguins. Tours are conducted nightly from the Penguin Interpretive Centre.

Summary: 
Has more of a ‘holiday feel’ to it than Kingscote which has the ‘locals feel’ to it. Three levels of cute holiday homes overlook the harbour where the Ferry docks. Convenient base to explore the island.

Bowhouse KI was all that I had hoped for. With the early morning sun streaming into the main living area, each day got off to a serene start. It was fantastic to stay in accommodation where everything was new and top quality. Don and Andy were extremely helpful and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back time and again. A great holiday and fabulous memories. Mark, Adelaide.

Well Bowhouse KI was one of the best holiday destinations I have ever been to. The beaches are fantastic especially the beautiful one across the road which is a stunning rock beach which we enjoy playing on. It’s close to all the best places such as Christmas Cove, if you’re into sailing, Hogsbay beach if you want to relax and swim and the penguin walk at night which is a beautiful thing to do on a peaceful night. It’s an incredible experience and where better to stay than at Andy and Don’s Bowhouse. Paris 11, Levi 6

Hi Alex, had a wonderful time. The Accomodation was the best, we were more than happy with it. We would heartily recommend both this Accomodation and your services. Many thanks for all your efforts.
Cheers Carl, Queensland