Ruby & Jack’s Bush Detective Adventure | Kids’ Activity on Kangaroo Island

Looking for something different to do with the kids on Kangaroo Island?

Whether you’re visiting the island or you’re a local family looking for a fun day out, Ruby & Jack’s Bush Detective Adventure at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery is packed with adventure, learning and plenty of laughs.

We wanted to create something that gets kids away from screens and out into nature—something that encourages them to explore, use their imagination and have fun while discovering a little piece of Kangaroo Island’s history.

This special kids-only experience is available only when parents book a self-guided family or private guided tour of Emu Ridge. For just $10, children receive everything they need to become a true bush detective:

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Become a Real Bush Detective

Ruby has lost her cheeky joey, Jack, and she needs your help!

Armed with your Bush Detective Activity Book and colouring pencils, you’ll follow Jack’s footprints through the bush, solve clues, complete challenges and see if you can track him down before he gets into too much mischief.

Along the way you’ll discover:

🌿 How our famous Kangaroo Island eucalyptus oil is made.

🦘 Native bushland filled with the sights, smells and sounds of nature.

📮 Our historic Post Office Museum and the fascinating stories behind it.

👣 Hidden clues that lead you one step closer to finding Jack.

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Once you’ve completed the adventure, you’ll celebrate with a delicious Kids’ SA Tasting Paddle before choosing your own Australian animal toy to take home.

Amazing Value

The adventure includes over $16 worth of goodies, but costs just $10.

Your little detective receives:

• Bush Detective Activity Book & colouring pencils
• Kids’ SA Tasting Paddle
• Australian animal toy to keep

It’s one of the most affordable family activities on Kangaroo Island and a wonderful way to keep children entertained while parents enjoy everything Emu Ridge has to offer.

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Perfect for Visitors… and Local Families Too!

Many people think Emu Ridge is just for tourists, but Ruby & Jack’s Bush Detective Adventure has become just as popular with local families.

If you’re looking for something different during the school holidays, on a weekend or when the grandchildren come to visit, this is a great way to spend a few hours together.

Kids love the excitement of solving the mystery, while parents and grandparents enjoy exploring the distillery, wandering through the museum, visiting the gift shop or relaxing with coffee and lunch in our café.

Everyone wins!

Kids Tasting Paddle

Making Memories Together

Some of our favourite moments are watching children race off looking for footprints, proudly solving each clue and then running back to tell us they found Jack.

Those smiles are exactly why we created Ruby & Jack’s Bush Detective Adventure.

It’s not just another activity, it’s a chance to slow down, explore the bush, learn something new and make memories together as a family.

Individually, these items are valued at $16: the toy $6, the Kids SA tasting paddle $5, and the activity booklet with colouring pencils $5—but as part of the Ruby & Jack adventure, the full experience is just $10!

Kangaroo Island Kids Adventure