Pyxis
for 180 degree ocean panorama.
- KARTA PINTINGGA · KANGAROO ISLAND, SA · 35.6756°S · 137.0661°E
A sweep of open water, and the outdoor bath pointed at it. Named for a mariner's compass, and just as fixed on the sea.
Sleeps
2 Adults
Bedroom
King Bed
OUTDOOR BATH
Yes
FIREPLACE
Yes
Climate control
Air-con · Fans
Power
Off-grid
⸻ The pod
One bearing,
straight out to sea.
A one-bed pod fixed on the horizon, Pyxis takes the sea as its whole subject. From the deck the water opens out in both directions, uninterrupted.
The fire is on, the bed is turned to the full height glass, and the outdoor stone bath sits where the view is widest.
Come for the single-minded stay. It's the ocean by day, the sky by night, and a compass that only ever points one way.
⸻ The pod, in detail
⸻ What's inside
Simple, wide
and framing the view.
Around 70 square metres of space, surfaces are natural timber, floor to ceiling glass or flax linen. Everything indoors gives way to 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
Watch the
ocean roll in.
Pyxis is a view first and a pod second. The outlook spans a full half-circle of South Australian water, so wide you turn your head to take it in. Sit with it long enough and it becomes the whole day. The swell coming in, the light moving across it, the horizon holding steady while everything else lets go.
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, MAR '24 —
"The location, the view, that bath! It was one of the most memorable and beautiful stays I've experienced.''
— KRISTEN T. · NORTH BONDI · PYXIS · 3 nights
⸻ Three more pods on the coast
If Pyxis 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
COLUMBA
For direct views to the beach.
See the pod →
1 King BED · Sleeps 2 · OUTDOOR BATH
Carina
For direct views to the beach.
See the pod →
⸻ Practicalities
The small print, made simple.
Everything you’d reasonably ask before booking. If we've missed anything, the Wander team are available on the phone or email and you'll speak to a human, 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
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