Cape Borda, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cape Borda, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Cape Borda |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.75382 |
| Longitude | 136.7115 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 65.8 km² |
| Elevation | 174 m |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 194 km west-southwest |
Cape Borda is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 65.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 174 m above sea level. It lies approximately 194 km west-southwest of Adelaide. Cape Borda is located at 35.7538°S, 136.7115°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cape Borda is a rugged sentinel at the northwestern extremity of Kangaroo Island, where the land abruptly surrenders to the vast Southern Ocean. It lies 179.0 km west-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 29.6 km north-west of Karatta. Here, the scrubland, a hardy tapestry of mallee, she-oak, and saltbush, clings tenaciously to the lateritic soils, its muted greens and browns bleached by an insistent sun. The coastline is a dramatic theatre of wind-scoured cliffs, their ochre faces plunging into restless waters that churn and foam against jagged reefs. The air itself carries a constant, subtle salt tang, a cool kiss that speaks of the unfettered ocean beyond. Occasionally, the silence is broken only by the mournful cry of a seabird or the distant, low rumble of waves breaking on unseen shores.
The history of Cape Borda is inextricably linked to its maritime past, a stark reminder of the treacherous waters that have claimed countless vessels. The iconic Cape Borda Lighthouse, a stoic guardian erected in the late 19th century, stands as a testament to the enduring challenges faced by early mariners traversing these unforgiving seas. While agriculture, particularly sheep grazing, has long been a cornerstone of Kangaroo Island's economy, the isolation and wild beauty of this far-flung cape have increasingly drawn a different kind of visitor. Hikers and nature enthusiasts venture to Cape Borda, seeking its untamed landscapes and the profound sense of remoteness it offers, a stark contrast to the more developed tourist hubs elsewhere on the island.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape Borda, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cape Borda, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cape Borda includes the postcode (5223), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kangaroo Island Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cape Borda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |