Our History Emu Ridge, the only commercial Eucalyptus Distillery in South Australia, is owned by Larry and Bev Turner. Eucalyptus Oil distilling was once one of Kangaroo Islands major industries. It began in the 1880’s, and was a supplementary income for the farmers clearing their land for sheep farming. In the 1930’s it reached its…
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The guided tours run at 10 am, 12 pm and 2 pm during school holidays only.
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery is a family-owned business and has been a popular Kangaroo Island tourist attraction since 1991. We are the only commercial Eucalyptus Oil distillery in South Australia. Join us on one of our informative and interesting tours to find out how the unique Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaf Mallee is grown, harvested, and distilled to produce our amazing and versatile 100% pure Australian Eucalyptus Oil.
The 30-minute tour commences with a brief introductory DVD showing historical and recent footage of the oil production process and history of what was once the major industry on Kangaroo Island. From here you will head out to the distillery, passing our two curious resident emus and the original Macgillivray Post Office along the way while enjoying the natural bush setting and collection of antique farm implements, and equipment dotted about the grounds. At the end of the tour, we visit the charmingly rustic shop, partially constructed with materials from the old shearing shed, to discover our range of beautiful natural products.
From here you have the option to enjoy the local produce while you wander in the shop or try out the Cafe for a coffee, meal, or cider tasting, or on the back deck, you may catch a glimpse of some local kangaroos.
Family bookings are based on children over 6, if you have children under 6 use the adult and children under 6 options. If you are a family of 4+ then select family and add the number of actual family members with the + sign.
Please bring proof of your confirmation email for your booking, and show one of our friendly staff on arrival.
Private Guided Tour
Emu Ridge offers personalised private escorted guided tours. These are only available if they are booked at least 24 hours prior – Times 9, 11 or 2.30
2 people minimum $30.00 and $15.00 per additional person, capped at $60.00. This tour experience takes approx. 30 minutes. Showing the history, process, and bottling room.
Most visitors allow an hour if they are having a guided tour, shop visit and toilet stop, and allow extra time to enjoy the Cafe and Cellar Door if feeling thirsty or hungry.
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Enjoy a 4 minute interpretive video that will show the past and present history and distilling process. Sit down relax and delight in our home made damper with Eucalyptus butter and a Cider tasting from local KI Cider.
After browsing our craft gallery and farmgate shop you will go on a private 1/2 hour guided tour of our eucalyptus distillery and an insight into the history of this unique product.
You will then delight in a 2 course that you select from our menu in the café.
After lunch you will get to make and fragrance your own bottle of bath salts and receive a token gift for your memories to remind you of your visit to Emu Ridge.
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Enjoy a 1/2 hour guided tour of our eucalyptus distillery and an insight into the history of this unique product. Watch a 4-minute DVD that will show the history and distilling process. We will then give you an appreciation of our natural products with a brief product talk. After viewing our farmgate shop and craft gallery you will head over to the Emu Ridge Café where you will experience a Kangaroo Island Cider Tasting Paddle while you nibble on our Aussie Damper or Halloumi Muffin served with our KI Eucalyptus Butter and KI Native Currant Conserve. On leaving take a Bushman’s Picnic full of local produce for you to enjoy at a later time.
Choose if you would like to make your picnic basket filled with food to be eaten on the day, or one that can be taken and enjoyed at a later date.
This experience is $150.oo for a couple.
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A BRIEF HISTORY Eucalyptus Oil is an important and colourful part of Australia’s history. It was the first truly Australian product and Australia’s first distinctive Export. The Eucalyptus Oil has been used by the Aboriginals for thousands of years. The first settlers soon realised its potential in documentation by John White in 1788. The…
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The wind generator is joining the steam engine in the history shed Another piece of our history gone but not forgotten. 16 years of Wind Power. The wind generator can now join the steam engine in the history shed. One of the blades broke off of our wind generator. We are on mains power now and the wind cant…
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Our Wwoofers Lea and Heather kept our place spick and span! This is our historical area with all the old bottles we have collected and been sent by lovely visitors and our Aboriginal display of stones we have found on our property. Heather who studied history, with help from Lea, has also restored the history…
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NEW ANTIQUE ROCKING KANGAROO We have a new toy out the front of Emu Ridge in our family friendly area. This one has a lot of history to it. Larrys parents Molly and Ralph Turner are friends with Royce and Anne Margrie who once lived on Kangaroo Island but have lived on the mainland for…
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Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery is a family-owned business and has been a popular Kangaroo Island tourist attraction since 1991. We are the only commercial Eucalyptus Oil distillery in South Australia. We invite you to take yourself on one of our informative and interesting tours to find out the history and how the unique Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaf Mallee is grown, harvested, and distilled to produce our amazing and versatile 100% pure Australian Eucalyptus Oil and natural products.
One of our friendly staff will get you started with a delicious Eucalyptus and Honey sweet, and provide you with a map and informative booklet that will lead you through your tour. You will get to enjoy taking in the sights and information at your own pace.
Beginning at the shop, you will head out to the distillery, passing our two curious resident emus and the original Macgillivray Post Office along the way while enjoying the natural bush setting and collection of antique farm implements, and equipment dotted about the grounds. When you return you will get to watch a brief DVD showing historical and recent footage of the oil production process and the history of what was once the major industry on Kangaroo Island.
From here you have the option to enjoy the local produce while you wander in the shop or try out the Cafe for a coffee, meal, or cider tasting, or on the back deck, you may catch a glimpse of some local kangaroos.
Family bookings are based on children over 6, if you have children under 6 use the adult and children under 6 options. If you are a family of 4+ then select family and add the number of actual family members with the + sign.
Please bring proof of your confirmation email for your booking, and show one of our friendly staff on arrival.
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We will light up your night while the sun sets and the best part of the day begins. Friday the 9th of June 2023 at 5pm Enjoy a delicious eucalyptus cocktail on arrival, followed by a guided tour of our eucalyptus oil distillery by one of the founding family directors, we will talk about the…
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Enjoy a relaxing informative tour with a local guide of the distillery, and a delicious Breakfast including local beverages.
Enjoy a 4-minute video presentation where you will discover the past and present history and our eucalyptus distilling process.
After the video your tour kicks off with a beverage of choice, a freshly brewed tea, hot chocolate or a coffee made with Kangaroo Islands award winning roasted coffee beans to enjoy while you are taken on a relaxing 1/2 hour walking tour around our distillery with one of our informative local guides, you will learn a great insight into the history of this truly unique Australian product, and the Turner family.
On your return you will be given a presentation about our products and uses for them and some information about the other great local produce available on Kangaroo Island. When you have finishing browsing our craft gallery and farmgate shop, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast on our back deck
This experience is $50.00 per person and approximately 2 hours. Including a video presentation, drink, tour, shop, breakfast and fresh juice.