Kangaroo Island is fresh air, pristine beaches, dramatic
scenery and thriving native wildlife. Small tours, cycling,
horse riding, diving, farming, walking and fishing all adhere
to the rules of eco-friendly treatment. Walk close to wildlife.
Delight in the abundance of wildflowers.
Wildlife wonderland
With very few introduced species about, the native wildlife
thrives. Look up and see koalas and flocks of birds. Look
down and see kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, possums
and platypus. Along the coast dolphin and seals frolic,
little penguins come to roost at night and you can walk
among sea lions. more info »
Parks and refuges
Having separated from the mainland during the last ice age
Kangaroo Island has many plants and animals no longer found
elsewhere. Thirty per cent of the island is protected to
preserve this heritage. Interpretive tours visit parks and
protected waterways or do it yourself with the Walking Trails
brochure. go to...
Unique accommodation
Meet the locals in a charming bed and breakfast, hostel
or farmstay. Look after yourself in a beach house, cottage,
caravan park or camping grounds. Be pampered in a hotel,
motel or a stunning hideaway. more info »
Remarkable Rocks
Worn by centuries of wind and rain the Remarkable Rocks
rise above the sea like a sculpture park. Gigantic rocks
have been honeycombed, hewn and hollowed into dramatic shapes.
Walk with sea lions
At Seal Bay enjoy the unique experience of walking among
huge sea lions sleeping, playing and nursing their young.
Then visit Admirals Arch where fur seals romp in the crashing
waves. more info »
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