Flinders Chase, Kangaroo Island Council, South Australia
Flinders Chase, 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 Flinders Chase, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Flinders Chase |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.90631 |
| Longitude | 136.68401 |
| Area | 597.3 km² |
| Elevation | 175 m |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 205 km west-southwest |
Flinders Chase is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 597.3 km². It sits at an elevation of around 175 m above sea level. It lies approximately 205 km west-southwest of Adelaide. Flinders Chase is located at 35.9063°S, 136.6840°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Flinders Chase unfolds across Kangaroo Island's rugged western extremity, a wild expanse where ancient granite outcrops, sculpted by aeons of wind and water, stand sentinel against the Southern Ocean. It lies 188.4 km west-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 242°T), and is situated 21.6 km west-north-west of Karatta. The landscape here is a symphony of resilience: tough, wind-stunted mallee scrub clings to the rocky slopes, interspersed with pockets of peppermint gum and she-oak that rustle with the ceaseless sea breeze. Dramatic cliffs, their faces weathered to shades of ochre and rust, plunge towards the churning, turquoise waters, their bases often fringed with kelp forests that sway with the tide. The air carries the sharp, clean tang of salt and the earthy aroma of dry bushland, a scent that lingers long after the traveller has departed. In the late afternoon, the low sun casts long, dramatic shadows, painting the weathered rock formations in hues of deep amber and rose, a quiet grandeur that speaks of immense, untamed power.
The history of Flinders Chase is intrinsically linked to its wild character, a place long known to Indigenous peoples before European exploration charted its shores. It was established as a national park in the early 20th century, a deliberate act to preserve its unique natural heritage and the abundant wildlife that calls it home. This commitment to conservation continues to define its character and its economy, with tourism forming the backbone of local enterprise. Visitors are drawn to the iconic Remarkable Rocks, a geological marvel of balanced boulders, and the impressive coastal cliffs that offer breathtaking vistas. The park acts as a vital sanctuary for native fauna, including the island's famous kangaroos, wallabies, and the endemic echidna, their presence a living testament to the effectiveness of its protected status. The quiet hum of this natural world, punctuated by the cries of seabirds and the distant roar of the surf, is the dominant soundscape of Flinders Chase.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flinders Chase, 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 Flinders Chase, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Flinders Chase 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 Flinders Chase 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. |