Willson River South Australia Map
Explore Willson River, South Australia, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Willson River, SA map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Willson River, South Australia
How to Use This Willson River, South Australia Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Willson River, South Australia, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of South Australia or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Willson River and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Willson River |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Kangaroo Island Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -35.84933 |
| Longitude | 137.93666 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 25.5 km² |
| Elevation | 55 m |
| Postcode | 5222 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 119 km south-southwest |
About Willson River, South Australia
Willson River is a locality in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 25.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 55 m above sea level. It lies approximately 119 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Willson River is located at 35.8493°S, 137.9367°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5222. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Willson River flows through a landscape shaped by ancient geology and the persistent breath of the Southern Ocean. It lies 97.1 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 36.4 km south-east of Kingscote. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of native scrub and hardy pasture, descend towards the coast, their contours softened by the generous, diffused light that often bathes this part of Kangaroo Island. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vastness of the sea not far offshore, and the dry rustle of mallee leaves underfoot speaks of a land that has learned to endure. The land itself feels ancient, a patient observer of the seasons, and the quiet hum of insects in the heat of the day is a subtle soundtrack to the unfolding of life.
The history of Willson River is intrinsically tied to the island's pastoral heritage, with sheep grazing forming the backbone of its economy for generations. This rugged terrain, while beautiful, demands resilience from those who cultivate it, and the enduring presence of weathered farmhouses and stone fences tells a story of hard work and deep roots. While not a major hub, Willson River serves as a vital centre for the surrounding agricultural district, a place where neighbouring farmers might converge for supplies or a brief respite. The proximity to the coast also hints at a subtle connection to the sea, perhaps through occasional fishing or the gathering of shellfish, a quiet trade that complements the land-based pursuits.
Latest News: Willson River
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This Willson River Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Willson River, South Australia. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Willson River, in the Kangaroo Island Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Willson River includes the postcode (5222), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Kangaroo Island Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Willson River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |
