Admirals Arch
Description
Admirals Arch is a stone formation in Flinders Chase National Park that was carved into the coastline by constant wave action over thousands of years. A purpose-built boardwalk with steps leads down to an observation platform where visitors can view the arch and the surrounding cliffs.
History
The arch was created by thousands of years of erosion as ocean waves and wind gradually shaped and hollowed out the rock face. This natural process transformed the stone into one of the most recognizable landmarks on Kangaroo Island.
Culture
The bay beneath the arch is home to a colony of fur seals that haul out on the rocks each day. Visitors can watch these animals from the viewing platform as they rest, sunbathe, and interact with one another in their natural setting.
Practical
The walk to the arch starts from a carpark below the lighthouse with an accessible boardwalk that is suitable for wheelchairs and people with limited mobility. The path becomes steeper with stairs as it descends to the viewing platform, so take care on wet or windy days.
Did you know?
The fur seals that inhabit the rocks beneath the arch are long-nosed seals that hunt fish underwater using sensitive whiskers to detect movement. Young pups can often be spotted playing in the rock pools during warmer months.
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