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Overview

American River sits on the western shore of Eastern Cove, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle framed by Pelican Lagoon’s bird‑watching, kayaking and boating opportunities (fishing in the lagoon is prohibited). The township blends historic stone homes, like the 1844 Buick house, with several recent land subdivisions, providing a modest mix of heritage and newer housing. Community life revolves around a Country Fire Service brigade, an ambulance depot, a vibrant sports and community association, a weekly meals hub and an annual Easter fishing competition.

Local amenities include a small store and post office with limited banking on Buick Drive, a café and gift shop at the wharf, and the nearby Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge for accommodation. Maritime transport is supported by an extensive wharf, a triple‑berth boat ramp with floating pontoons, and historic ketch services; air access was once provided by Emu Airways from a private airstrip, now superseded by a nearby private strip at Muston.