Haines, 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 Haines, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
| Locality | Haines |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.82235 |
| Longitude | 137.63788 |
| Area | 226.4 km² |
| Postcode | 5223 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 132 km southwest |
Haines is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 226.4 km². It lies approximately 132 km southwest of Adelaide. Haines is located at 35.8224°S, 137.6379°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5223. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Haines is a place where the land slopes with a gentle, determined grace towards the sea. It lies 112.2 km south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 226°T), and is situated 18.6 km south of Kingscote. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of salt and the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild herbs crushed underfoot on the walking tracks that wind through the scrub. Pastures, a patchwork of greens and ochres depending on the season, stretch out towards the horizon, broken by the occasional cluster of hardy, wind-sculpted trees. The light at dusk often washes over this landscape in hues of apricot and rose, softening the edges of the rolling hills and lending a quiet beauty to the day's end. The sea itself, a vast, shifting canvas of blues and greys, whispers its ancient stories against the shore, a constant presence felt even inland.
The history of Haines is etched into the very soil, a legacy of hardy settlers who found sustenance and a life here. The economy, traditionally rooted in sheep grazing, still sees wool growers tending their flocks across the open country, their vehicles kicking up dust on the unsealed roads. More recently, a burgeoning wine industry has begun to take hold, with vineyards carefully cultivated in sheltered pockets, their vines yielding fruit that captures the unique character of the island's climate. This area, like much of Kangaroo Island, holds a deep connection to its natural heritage, with conservation efforts playing a significant role in preserving its wild beauty for travellers and locals alike. The pace of life in Haines is dictated by the seasons and the tides, a steady, unhurried rhythm that allows for a deep appreciation of the surrounding environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Haines, 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 Haines, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Haines 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 Haines 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. |