D'Estrees Bay, 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 D'Estrees Bay, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | D'Estrees Bay |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.9565 |
| Longitude | 137.58128 |
| Population | 7 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 58.6 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 147 km southwest |
D'Estrees Bay is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 7. The locality covers an area of 58.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 147 km southwest of Adelaide. D'Estrees Bay is located at 35.9565°S, 137.5813°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
D'Estrees Bay breathes a rugged, untamed beauty, a sweep of pale sand meeting the restless Southern Ocean, its shores fringed by low, scrub-covered dunes that whisper with the constant wind. It lies 126.4 km south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 222°T), and is situated 33.5 km south of Kingscote. The landscape here is a study in resilience, where hardy coastal heath clings to sandy soils, punctuated by the occasional stunted Banksia, its twisted branches reaching like weathered hands. The air, perpetually carrying the tang of salt and seaweed, feels clean and sharp, a bracing tonic against the vast expanse of blue sky and water. The colours are muted yet profound: the bleached bone of driftwood scattered along the high-tide line, the subtle greens and greys of the vegetation, and the ever-shifting hues of the sea, from a steely grey on blustery days to a dazzling turquoise when the sun breaks through.
This corner of Kangaroo Island carries the echoes of a seafaring past, its name a nod to Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec, a French explorer who charted these waters in the early 19th century. For generations, the local economy has been intrinsically tied to the sea, with fishing boats often seen bobbing in the sheltered waters, their catch a vital contribution to the island's larder. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land rolls gently, supporting sheep and cattle grazing on the sparse pastures, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked this challenging terrain. The sense of isolation here is palpable, a profound quietude that allows for a deep connection with the natural world, and visitors often find themselves drawn into the unhurried rhythm of island life, a stark contrast to the clamour of the mainland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of D'Estrees Bay, 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 D'Estrees Bay, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for D'Estrees Bay 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 D'Estrees Bay 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. |