Kangaroo Island Travel Guide

Wildlife Haven of South Australia

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Kangaroo Island was part of the Australian mainland until sea levels rose 10,000 years ago. Now, its isolation means it is a safe home to abundant, undisturbed wildlife. Kangaroo Island has a wild, untouched beauty that has been preserved from overdevelopment and excessive tourism.

Original flora and fauna remain abundant, cliffs and beaches are unsullied, and many roads are deliberately left unsealed. Kangaroo Island's plant catalogue lists 891 species, as well as approximately 250 that have been introduced from other parts of the world.

Attractions in Kangaroo Island

Visit the colony of 600 rare sea lions at Seal Bay wildlife sanctuary, walk on the beautiful Bales Beach, visit Flinders Chase National Park with its rugged coastline and excellent wildlife. Or the American River township in the north which was named after American sailors who moored in the river in 1803. Tidal flats, seasonal wildflowers and sheltered beaches make it a haven for wildlife and holidays. Visit Stokes and Emu Bays for long white sand beaches.

Activities in Kangaroo Island

If you want to leave the mundane world behind you and go for a long bush walk among prolific flora and fauna, Kangaroo Island is the perfect setting. The special thing about it is that because of its isolation from the mainland, much of Kangaroo Island woodland and coastline is pristine with abundant flora and fauna, offering a rare bushwalking, camping and wildlife-spotting experience. For the fit and prepared Kangaroo Island offers a great number of walking possibilities.

Guided walks are also extremely rewarding on Kangaroo Island. You can take one into the Kelly Hill Caves, or if you are more adventurous, you can organise a more in-depth caving experience. You can also take a guided walk through the seal colony at Seal Bay, and take a longer walk at your own pace along Bales Beach. Take a four wheel drive bike through the bushland, surf the sand dunes of Little Sahara, or swim with the dolphins.

Relaxing

Ensure you make time to relax on some of the islands' spectacular unspoilt beaches.

Getting Around

To get to the island coaches operate from Adelaide to Cape Jervis, then take a 45-minute crossing by SeaLink ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw , you will feel the excitement mount as Kangaroo Island comes into view. SeaLink operates large, luxury passenger and vehicle ferries between mainland South Australia and Kangaroo Island and offers a range of convenient sailing times, up to 12 each day during peak periods. Coaches operate on the island to connect with the ferries and take you to various destinations on the island.

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