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Hope Cottage Museum, SA Australia
| Address | Centenary Avenue,
Kingscote
South Australia, 5223, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-8553 2656 |
One of three original cottages built at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island in 1856. The cottage has a collection of items depicting the early settlement of Kingscote, the site of South Australia's first official settlement, including the history of many early pioneers, photographs, automobile memorabilia, laundry display and an original cellar that can be viewed.
Other attractions include a photographic display of the many ships that have traded to Kangaroo Island throughout its history.
A large range of now obsolete farm machinery, tractors and engines including the Ruston Hornsby engine which powered the electricity supply for Kingscote before the introduction of electricity from the mainland and a restored pre-diesel internal combustion engine are on display. Some of the tractors and motor vehicles are still operational and more items are regularly obtained and restored.
The Lighthouse tower with light assembly was brought from Cape Willoughby when it became obsolete with the introduction of mainland electricity to Kangaroo Island in 1968. A good view of the town can be seen from the balcony of the tower.
Extended museum opening times are available during January from 10am to 4pm daily and during August museum is only open on Saturdays from 1pm to 4pm.
Large groups of 10 or more people can be catered for out of general opening hours by prior arrangement.
Removable access ramp is available.
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| Accreditation | National Trust. | | Entity Facility | Access With Assistance for the Disabled, Car park, Coach Parking, First aid equipment, Parking for the Disabled, Public Toilet, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area. | | Experience | Historic/Heritage, Island. |
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