CARINA
for watching island sunrises from bed.
- KARTA PINTINGGA · KANGAROO ISLAND, SA · 35.6767°S · 137.0683°E
On top of the world, looking down the mouth of the river to the horizon. Witness the day's first light from the comfort of your bed.
Sleeps
2 Adults
Bedroom
King Bed
OUTDOOR BATH
Yes
FIREPLACE
Yes
Climate control
Air-con · Fans
Power
Off-grid
⸻ The pod
A different vantage,
when the day is born.
Set on the rise above Middle River, Carina hands you a new vantage on the island. The ground drops from the deck and your eye travels all the way to the edge of the land.
Inside, one bed, a full kitchen, and an orientation to salute the sun. Outside, the outdoor stone bath and a deck that keeps the whole outlook.
Come for the mornings especially. The sun comes up over the river and will wrap around your shoulders like a kiss from the heavens before anything else is asked of you.
⸻ The pod, in detail
⸻ What's inside
A simple frame
with a long view.
Around 70 square metres of space, surfaces are natural timber, floor to ceiling glass or flax linen. The outdoor bath faces the view.
01 King bed · Cultiver flax linen
02 Outdoor stone bath
03 Wood-burning internal fireplace
04 Composting · Herb garden
05 Indoor walk-in shower · Flushing toilet
06 Leif® Australian botannical amenities
07 Marshall bluetooth speaker
08 Wi-Fi (for when you need it)
09 Gas cooktop · Fridge · Oven · Dishwasher
10 Gas BBQ
11 Air-conditioning · Ceiling fans
12 No television, by design
⸻ The hero of the pod
The view
at any hour.
Carina's vantage is the hero, and it's yours all day. From the deck, or the outdoor stone bath, the land falls away to Middle River and the horizon sits well below you. Catch the first light if you're up for it or run the bath in the middle of the afternoon and watch the valley do nothing at all.
Stop. Listen. Breathe.
⸻ The choice is yours
Arrive to everything,
want for nothing.
Pick your provision. Inclusive arrives dinner-ready with local produce and a bottle from the region. Essentials keeps the pantry clear for Wanderers who prefer doing their own.
Please remember the supply of firewood is seasonal and subject to fire bans.
⸻ Inclusive
Arrive at dusk.
Pantry is full.
The fridge is stocked, and we've drawn a local menu from the producers we trust most.
- Dinner for two nights, ready for the BBQ
- Breakfast provisions for two slow mornings
- Handmade Ligurian honey ice-cream from the island
- Cheese, Kangaroo Island olives, and snacks for arrival
- KI Spirits O Gin and tonic on arrival
- Compostable coffee pods · ethically sourced tea · local milk
- Kangaroo Island olive oil · salt · pepper
- Firewood · kindling · fire starters · matches
- A digital local's guide and our recommended stops
- $10 dontated to Bush Heritage Australia
⸻ Essentials
A clean pantry.
Bring your own.
For Wanderers who'd rather gather their own provisions. The kitchen is kept clear; the tea and coffee stays.
- KI Spirits O Gin and tonic on arrival
- Compostable coffee pods · ethically sourced tea · local milk
- Kangaroo Island olive oil · salt · pepper
- Firewood · kindling · fire starters · matches
- A digital local's guide and our recommended stops
- $10 donated to Bush Heritage Australia
⸻ ADD TO YOUR BOOKING
Add a little more,
or leave it exactly how it is.
A few experiences and local provisions can be added to your stay — a massage, a picnic for the road, wine and food from nearby producers. Yours to take up, or to leave out.
⸻ SELF GUIDED
See the island,
or settle in.
Some of what Wander offers is on the doorstep and the rest is within an easy drive. See all of it, or none of it. Both count as wandering.
ALL PODS
Bathe under the stars
Fill the outdoor bath at dusk. Watch the skies dance before it becomes thick with stars. Pour yourself a cold glass of something local.
VELA POD ONLY
Off-lead walks from the deck
Open and unfenced grassed landscape for four legged family members right in front of your pod or explore your way around the property.
Included ALL PODS · SEASONAL
Fire, slowly built
An indoor wood fireplace where the evening is yours. Hardwood is stacked and fire starters are included. Grab that book you've been meaning to read.
Nearby
Snelling Beach
Two minutes from the property is the one of the island's best beaches. A midday swim, or long sunset walk, both work just as well.
Nearby
Island cellar doors
Your option of wineries, breweries, and a distillery that fixes a world class seasonal tasting flight. We'll draw you a loop that shows the way.
Nearby
National park trails
For Wanderers with energy to burn. Hand picked trails for all types of abilities and time commitments in Flinders Chase National Park.
— Wanderer, NOV '25 —
"We loved the beautiful view and the silence, the nature is gorgeous. It would have been great to stay a little bit longer at this beautiful place.''
— CORINNE L.S. · SWITZERLAND · CARINA · 3 nights
⸻ Three more pods on the coast
If Carina isn't yours,
one of these will be.
Four WanderPods® overlooking Snelling Beach. Each named after constellations found only in southern skies. Same land, same quiet, different pods for different stays.
2 King Beds · Sleeps 4 · OUTDOOR BATH
VELA
For families, dog lovers and gin sundowners.
See the pod →
1 King Bed · Sleeps 2 · OUTDOOR BATH
PYXIS
For 180-degree ocean panorama.
See the pod →
1 King BED · Sleeps 2 · OUTDOOR BATH
COLUMBA
For direct views to the beach.
See the pod →
⸻ Practicalities
The small print,
plainly.
Everything you'd reasonably ask before booking. For anything else contact the Wander team are on the phone, not a chatbot.
‘Is there Wi-Fi?’
Yes, there’s Wi-Fi included at each pod. There are no televisions, by design, to help you disconnect by choice. Most Wanderers tell us the quiet was the best part about their stay.
What's not included in the pod?
By design, the pods don't include televisions or microwaves as well as any high-power electrical devices such as irons, hairdyers or toasters. You can not charge your electric vehicle at the pod.
Can we bring our dog?
If you’re travelling with your dog, Vela WanderPod welcomes them with space to run around and puppy amenities are included.
How do we get there?
From Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is a short 45 minute flight to Kingscote. Hire a car from the island airport and make the ~50min drive west to the pods.
If you are driving from Adelaide, you'll make your way south through McLaren Vale on a 1.5hr drive to Cape Jervis. The SeaLink vehicle ferry takes ~45mins to get to Penneshaw Jetty on the island. From there, head west for a 1hr 20min drive to the pods.
No matter how you arrive, we suggest booking your transport early as both flights and the ferry sell out quickly, particularly in the summer.
What about food?
There are two ways. You can opt to add on a locally sourced pantry box and wine selection from the region so the fridge is full before you arrive. You can add this on at the time of booking your pod or closer to your stay.
Otherwise, you can opt for us to keep the pantry clear for those who prefer to shop and explore the cellar doors themselves.
Both options include tea, coffee and local full cream milk.
Children?
Vela is the larger pod and better suited for families with 2 king beds. Pyxis, Columba and Carina are better suited for couples. If you require a travel cot, please ask our team and we can accommodate.
What’s your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation and changes up to 30 days before arrival. Full details confirmed in the Booking T&Cs here.
A few things worth
slowing down for.
The Wanderers
Kangaroo Island Destination Guide
NEW FACES
Island Wildlife
GO COASTAL