About Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery is a working eucalyptus oil distillery at MacGillivray on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Established in 1991, it is the only commercial eucalyptus oil distillery in South Australia. It distils oil from the endemic Kangaroo Island narrow-leaf mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia) using traditional and modern methods, and offers guided tours, interpretive displays and a retail shop showcasing the island's eucalyptus oil heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small working distillery set in bushland on Willson River Road. The site includes the original still, modern distillation equipment, interpretive displays explaining the distillation process, and a retail shop and tasting area. Guided tours explain how leaves are harvested and distilled into eucalyptus oil. Visitors can view production areas, learn about the history of the Kangaroo Island eucalyptus oil industry, sample and purchase a range of eucalyptus-based products, and explore the surrounding rural landscape.
Key highlights
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Only commercial eucalyptus oil distillery in South Australia still in operation
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Working distillation of Kangaroo Island narrow-leaf mallee (Eucalyptus cneorifolia)
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Guided tours explaining historic and modern distillation processes
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