The distillery offers tours via its website, including self-guided tours, group, and private tours, and tours with meals and snacks. These offer the chance to learn about the oil-making process and the potential health benefits of eucalyptus. Emu Ridge is a popular tourist destination and can be visited on food and wine tours, full- and half-day outings, and shore excursions. A shop sells natural products and crafts, while a cafe serves casual breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Self-guided tours are always available; guided tours are always available in peak season or must be pre-booked.
The Farmgate shop and cafe are free to visit; other areas require paid admission.
Pets are welcome but must be leashed.
The distillery has BBQ facilities and a sheltered eating area.
The distillery is “wheel-chair-friendly.”
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery is about 45 minutes from the ferry terminal at Penneshaw and 25 minutes from Kingscote in east central Kangaroo Island. From Penneshaw, take the B23, the island’s only numbered highway route, west to Haines. From there, turn farther west on Wilson’s Road and follow it until you reach the distillery.
It’s best to visit during the distilling season from the end of spring through summerThe distillery is open from morning to mid-afternoon every day except Christmas. Visitors should keep in mind that self-guided tours are always available during opening hours; guide tours are always available with prebooking or for drop-in groups during school holidays; and all other private tours must be booked beforehand. During winter, it’s wise to call ahead for any visit.
Of all the tours available at Emu Ridge (at least six), the Ultimate Experience is the most luxurious—and comprehensive. With this tour, visitors can explore the distillery with a guide—as with other options—and tuck into a 3-course lunch from the cafe with cider tastings and a cocktail. After an indulgent lunch, there’s a fragrance- and bath salt-making workshop and a mystery gift-giving.