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Kangaroo Island Residents

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Kangaroo Island residents are eligible to access special lower ferry fares for passenger and vehicle travel.

Photo ID must be presented on check-in which shows proof of Kangaroo Island address. Kangaroo Island resident passenger and vehicle fares are availably only to bonafide Kangaroo Island residents.

Resident and freight fares are controlled and regulated by government in accordance with an indexation mechanism. These fares are provided to SeaLink by government each year in mid/late February, and all residents are advised as soon as these are available.

Bookings can be made online using a unique Kangaroo Island resident log in code, or by calling the SeaLink Sales Centre on 13 13 01 or 8551 7222, or visiting one of our booking office locations in Kingscote, Penneshaw or Cape Jervis.

For residents who do not have a log in, please contact our Sales Centre to arrange.

Please note: Amendment and cancellation fees for bookings under the Kangaroo Island Resident fares will come into effect on the commencement of the new ferries, at which time resident vehicle fares will also reduce further. Fee details will be announced prior to this date. Standard fees will continue to apply to all other fare types.

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  • For travel from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

    PassengerOne Way FromReturn From
    Adult$8.30$16.60
    Australian Concession¹$6.20$12.40
    Australian Student²
    $6.20
    $12.40
    Child³
    $4.15
    $8.30
    Infant³
    Free of charge

    VehicleOne Way From
    Return From
    Vehicle (≤ 5m)⁴
    $78.90
    $157.80
    Vehicle (> 5m)
    $78.90 + $15.80 per 1m
    $157.80 + $31.60 per 1m
    Campervan/Motorhome (≤ 5m)⁴
    $98.75
    $197.50
    Campervan/Motorhome (> 5m)
    $98.75 + $19.75 per 1m
    $197.50 + $39.50 per 1m
    Trailer, Boat, Caravan, or Camper Trailer (≤ 4m)⁵
    $78.90
    $157.80
    Trailer, Boat, Caravan, or Camper Trailer (> 4m)
    $78.90 + $19.75 per 1m
    $157.80 + $39.50 per 1m
    Motorbikes
    $19.75
    $39.50
    Motorbike with sidecar or trailer
    $78.90
    $157.80


    For travel from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

    Passenger One Way FromReturn From
    Adult$8.50$17.00
    Australian Concession¹$6.35$12.70
    Australian Student²$6.35$12.70
    Child³$4.25$8.50
    Infant³Free of charge
    VehicleOne Way FromReturn From
    Vehicle (≤ 5m)⁴$80.85$161.70
    Vehicle (> 5m)$80.85 + $16.20 per 1m$161.70 + $32.40 per 1m
    Campervan/Motorhome (≤ 5m)⁴$101.25$202.50
    Campervan/Motorhome (> 5m)$101.25 + $20.25 per 1m$202.50 + $40.50 per 1m
    Trailer, Boat, Caravan, or Camper Trailer (≤ 4m)⁵$80.85$161.70
    Trailer, Boat, Caravan, or Camper Trailer (> 4m)$80.85 + $20.25 per 1m$161.70 + $40.50 per 1m
    Motorbikes$20.25$40.50
    Motorbike with sidecar or trailer$80.85$161.70

    For a full breakdown of fares, click here to view.

  • Resident Saver Vehicle Fare (for travel from 1 November 2025):

    Discounted fare for vehicles ≤ 5m in length when travelling on the 5:30 am or 7.30 am ferries departing Penneshaw and the 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm ferries departing Cape Jervis (when operating/subject to availability). The Resident Saver Vehicle Fare applies on 4 sailings Monday–Friday, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays where these sailings operate.

    Prices (for travel up to 30 June 2026):
    Vehicle lengthOne WayReturn
    ≤ 5m$30.35$60.70
    Prices (for travel from 1 July 2026):
    Vehicle lengthOne WayReturn
    ≤ 5m$31.10$62.20

    To book either of these offers, simply log in with your KI Resident login, or call us on 13 13 01 or 8551 7222.

    Early Bird Vehicle Special

    50% off vehicles ≤ 6m in length when travelling on the 6:00 am and 7:00 am departing Cape Jervis ferries (when operating/subject to availability). Early Bird Vehicle Special applies on 2 sailings, and is available Monday-Friday through to 31 May 2026 (except 25 Dec 25).

    Prices (1 July 2025 to 31 May 2026):
    Vehicle lengthOne WayReturn
    ≤ 5m$39.45$78.90
    5.1m to 6m$47.35$94.70


    Family & Friends Fares

    Kangaroo Island residents are able to extend special passenger ferry fares to family and friends, representing a saving on the standard passenger fares.

    Fares (1 April 2025 to 31 May 2026)One Way From
    Adult$38
    Concession¹/Student²$33
    Child³$21
    Infant³Free of charge

    Please note: Fares may vary across departures based on demand and availability.

  • What is the new vehicle registration plate recognition system?

    The new system will automatically identify vehicles at the ticket booth and boom gates, during check-in and boarding. This will ensure a more streamlined and efficient experience for ferry passengers.

    Can I store multiple vehicle details in my account?

    Yes, you can store multiple vehicle registrations in your account. At the time of booking, you will have the option to select the vehicle you are travelling with.

    Is registration mandatory for all vehicle bookings?

    Yes, from Monday 17 February 2025, all bookings will require a vehicle registration number to ensure registrations are in place when the new KI Ferry Service commences.

    I travel frequently - do I need to update my vehicle registration details for every booking?

    No, once you add your vehicle registration number to your account, it will be pre-populated for future bookings.

    Can I still check in manually if I don’t enter my vehicle registration in advance?

    Yes, you can still manually enter your registration at the time of booking for each journey. However, we recommend adding it in advance to streamline your experience.

SeaLink Kangaroo Island Resident Mailing List

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Please Note: We will not share your details with any third parties. This is a private mailing list for Kangaroo Island Residents only and you may unsubscribe at any time.

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