Emu Ridge Eucalyptus

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus

Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
4.5
Speciality & Gift ShopsPoints of Interest & LandmarksFarms
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Emu Ridge is an award winning tourist attraction on Kangaroo Island. Tours are available, we Manufacture and Retail many wonderful natural products. South Australia's only Commercial Eucalyptus Oil Distillery, Craft Gallery, Australian produce, History, Cafe and Cellar Door for the award winning Kangaroo Island Ciders.
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  • Nerida S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience
    Great place to pop in and see. We were greeted by lovely Maddy who put a short video on of the distillery which was very interesting and a eucalyptus lolly to try as we watched. Great range of products and they had their own honey as well which was delicious and quite reasonably priced compared to other outlets. Ended up buying some other items. It has tours you can do and ciders to try. Lunch menu read well.
    HI Nerida, So glad you got to meet our wonderful Maddy. We all are a bit partial to the sweets as well. So glad you visited and experienced all we have on offer. Safe travels, Nicole
    Written May 21, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 26, 2024
  • Meg B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning experience
    Amazing family putting in great effort to engage and inform our huge family group. Love the kangaroo, emu, kelpie puppy, products, food and drinks. Thank you from the Gormans
    Hi Gormans, Thanks for visiting us at Emu Ridge. We love having big or small groups. We are so happy you had such a great time. Thanks for sharing with us. Kind Regards, Nicole
    Written July 25, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 11, 2024
  • Hayley S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Amazing Spot on Kangaroo Island!
    We absolutely loved our visit to Emu Ridge Distillery! The coffee was fantastic, and the damper with native jam was so delicious. The customer service was outstanding super friendly and welcoming. It’s great to see such a diverse range of people working there too! The gift shop was one of the best we found on the island, full of local Kangaroo Island goodies like eucalyptus oil, honey, jams, and beautiful locally made products. It's a family-owned business, and you can really feel the care they put into everything. The cafe was perfect for our family (two little kids and a grandparent). And the highlight? They had a kangaroo they’d rescued with a joey in its pouch our kids couldn’t stop talking about it! This place is a must-visit. Great food, great shopping, and such a special experience. 💕
    Dear Hayley, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so appreciative of the time you have taken to write such a detailed and insightful review. We do really care about our business - as it's the customers, like you, that are our business and as such we do take great care to ensure that everyone that visits us has a fantastic experience. And yes, we do utilise produce grown on the Island and showcase products made by those from Kangaroo Island, including our local artists. We also look after our staff including our rescue kangaroos! Additionally since we have many customers that come from overseas we do employ staff that are able to speak various languages to ensure that customers do understand our Guided Tours and other information. We are delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you here again at Emu Ridge. All the best, Bev
    Written January 16, 2025
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled with family
    Written January 8, 2025
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Lily
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
A delightful surprise! We stopped in for lunch on our way to the nearby honey farm and are so glad we did. The cafe food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. You can do cider tasting paddles at the cafe - though we opted to buy some to take home instead and likewise these were great. A great place for kids - they have various things for them to play on (eg cars, rocking horse, a tree swing). The shop was also a great place for gifts, with very reasonably priced skincare etc.
Written November 13, 2022
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Hi Lillian, Thanks for taking the time to visit us at Emu Ridge. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and were able to experience the full Emu Ridge Experience. Hope your holiday was wonderful. Kind Regards, Nicole
Written November 13, 2022
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Aleks I
62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery on Kangaroo Island is a gem of a family-owned business. Their commitment to quality is evident in the locally grown and packaged eucalyptus products. The unique touch of being a family operation adds a personal and genuine charm to the overall experience. The authenticity of their offerings makes Emu Ridge a must-visit for anyone looking to explore the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island.
In addition to their outstanding eucalyptus products, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery surprises with delightful culinary offerings. The fusion of great food with the aromatic essence of eucalyptus creates a truly memorable experience. The family's ingenuity and passion shine through, elevating the distillery to more than just a product destination. Their commitment to both quality and innovation make Emu Ridge a captivating haven for those seeking a genuine taste of Kangaroo Island's unique charm.
Written December 26, 2023
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Wow thank you so much for the beautiful words. We are so proud of what we do and glad when others get to enjoy it as well. Thank you for visiting us and sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Nicole
Written December 27, 2023
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FuudTrip
Australia649 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Our tour began with a short video about the history and methods of extracting oil, then a wander through their extensive shop. Prices on all products were very reasonable and there’s something for everyone in there!

Wandering in further we sat down to a cider tasting paddle ($20 for two) which had three alcoholic ciders, all tasty and very different from eachother and their non alcoholic apple sparkler cider. This area also has an excellent looking cafe, which we didn’t try as we’d only just had lunch before arriving (oops).

A great stop for a local product and to spend about an hour.
Written November 22, 2023
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Hi, Thank you for coming and visiting us at Emu Ridge. The cider is so tasty and caters for non drinkers as well. Glad you enjoyed your visit and experienced all we had to offer. Safe Travels, Nicole
Written November 26, 2023
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John C Knott
Adelaide, Australia26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
We visited Emu Ridge on Tuesday in very cold and wet conditions but the Emu ridge team made us feel very warm and welcome .
From the minute we walked in we were warmly greeted .
The knowledge and passion of all the team from the front end to the cafe is something you should all be proud of .
Don’t hesitate to visit if your visiting KI.
Written October 5, 2022
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Hi Clive, Thanks for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit especially on such a rainy day. We will pass on your thoughts to our staff. Kind regards, Nicole
Written October 6, 2022
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LisaEstella
Adelaide, Australia1,156 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
We stopped through on a rainy day, not expecting anything interesting. So many good things. Food and dining area was really good. Loved our chips and chicken yiros and burger. Enjoyed the apple cider tasting paddle so bought some. A little pricey, the cider though. The gift shop products are world class and I’ll be buying online in future. The educational videos were good and the ability to self tour the area when it’s not in operation was good. But my personal highlight was the beautiful tame kangaroo and her Joey. I’ve never pat one before and it was amazing. Every single staff member including the owners are top shelf and I’d recommend a visit. Allow between 1-2 hours.
Written October 7, 2020
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Hi, thanks very much for your wonderful review of Emu Ridge. It's great to hear you had a lovely visit and enjoyed everything at our place. It was perfect your got to meet Ivy and her baby, these days she isn't around as often but still loves to visit for a pat every now and then. We look forward to your future custom which is a great support for us so thank you very much. Kind regards, Ella
Written October 11, 2020
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brigitte a
Melbourne, Australia21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Friends
I really enjoyed our visit to Emu Ridge, it was a very well organised shop and beautifully presented property with all of the recycled furniture and farm equipment on display. Because we came from a tour, we couldn’t buy many products, but we did buy the honey and eucalyptus oil which were both amazing and of course we wanted more. I absolutely loved the freshness of the eucalyptus oil and when we got home to Victoria, I ordered 2 larger bottles, we use it as part of our laundry washing, floors, diffusing, it’s just so beautiful. My ordering experience was super super easy and I was even more pleased to receive my items wrapped in recycled newspaper instead of harmful plastic. Thanks so much Emu Ridge! Definitely worth a visit!
Written July 18, 2021
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Hi, Wow, thanks for sharing the experience that you had at while visiting us at Emu Ridge with us all. We really appreciate your time and are so glad you enjoyed your visit and our products and we are even happier that you have found us online. Thanks for your continued support. Kind regards Bev
Written July 18, 2021
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Alison V
24 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Family
Friendly welcome. Interesting short video explaining the history of Emu Ridge and eucalyptus oil distilling on KI. Disappointed that the guided tour wasn't available. The self guided tour only took about 10 minutes, although it probably could be stretched out a bit longer (one person in my group was not very interested and seemed to push us along). We thought the self guided tour was overpriced and a gold coin donation may be more appropriate. Interesting art gallery, wide range of products. Warm ambience in the cafe and shop. Wouldn't rush back but take a look if you're nearby and if you know that the guided tour is available.
Written October 7, 2021
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Hi there, We hope your having a lovely holiday. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so sorry we didnt live up to your expectations. It is written clearly on our website and at the side of our shop that tours are available 10, 12 and 2pm daily during the school holidays, we are sorry you missed these times. Other wise tours are for group bookings only. We hope you found our free video and presentation informative. Our self guided tour is just to help cover the cost of our huge insurance for you to see where we produce our oil and the self tour book. $3.50 an adult and $2.50 concessions and $10 for a group we think is very reasonable but we appreciate your thoughts. Happy holidays. Kind regards Bev
Written October 8, 2021
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GClife
Gold Coast, Australia1,613 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
Large shop with an excellent range of gifts, always nice to browse and make some local purchases. Make sure you watch the video about Eucalyptus oil production on the island, very interesting The cafe can get busy with coach tours. A special shout out to the Barista, apart from the great coffee, he kindly grounded some coffee beans I bought
Written May 3, 2021
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Hi we hope you have some great memories of your Kangaroo Island holiday, thanks so much for taking the time to review Emu Ridge we really appreciate your time. We hope your enjoying that coffee and you can always buy our great natural products online. Take care. Kind regards Bev
Written July 17, 2021
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DrPv
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
The wife and I were visiting The Island for a quick break and emu ridge eucalyptus was top of the list. Last time we we were here we picked up a fantastic tub of emu oil (fat) that did wonders for my dry back.
The visit sparked a trip down UG chemistry days to debate if an emu is capable of producing an oil or if it is actually a fat. Would also love to have the video extended to see the extraction process.
The range of products that utilise oils extracted from native flora and fauna is extensive and they are of high quality.
Adjacent to the distillery is a Cafe which has excellent food and caters for a variety of dietary requirements. Food ranges from Asian fusion salads to burgers (some also with Asian influenced flavours).
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus - 5 stars
Cafe - 5 stars.
Written September 23, 2021
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Hi, thanks for coming back. We are glad you enjoyed your visit to our shop and café. We really appreciate you taking the time to review us and hope you had a great trip and yes emu oil/fat :) is an amazing product, remember you can always purchase our products online if a visit is out of the question . Kind regards Bev
Written September 24, 2021
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ10,271 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
Opened in 1991. Make and sell eucalyptus and emu oil products (soaps, lotions, etc). Have a small cafe and gift shop which sells local crafts as well as their own items. They have several emus and kangaroos on the property including an adorable little joey who was sleeping in a basket covered in blankets.
Written January 30, 2023
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Hi Wesley, Thank you for your lovely review. We hope you enjoyed your visit. Safe Travels. Kind Regards, Nicole
Written February 5, 2023
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