Tourism and Travel Information for Kangaroo Island, South Australia

With its rugged coastline, stunning scenery, abundance of wildlife and sea animals, and some of the most luxurious accommodation properties in Australia, Kangaroo Island is a must-see holiday destination. Fringed by the southern ocean just off the coast of South Australia, It has long been one of the most desirable places for all occasions, whether you are looking for somewhere for your up and coming wedding, corporate function, family vacation or backpacking trip, Kangaroo Island has it all.

Also known as the Galapagos Islands of Australia, it is here that you can come face to face with many different types of animal life from goannas and koalas to penguins, sea lions and whales. This island is home to birds of many varieties, kangaroos, wallabies and echidnas just to name a few and on the beaches you can watch New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat or go dolphin or whale watching. Hardly untouched by the outside world, Kangaroo Island still to this day retains much of its original vegetation with over 2,250 square kilometres to explore. You can explore, relax, rejuvenate and unwind on this one of a kind island!

There are beaches and secluded bays to enjoy, swimming and some of the best snorkelling and diving to be had in these waters as well as beautiful coastal walks and hiking trails to explore. Join a four wheel drive tour that will let you experience many of the best parts of the island, see the country’s largest colony of sea lions and Seal Bay or discover the awesome rock formations that fringe the coastline. Stay in beautiful Kangaroo Island accommodation that will compliment any trip, from caravan parks to luxury resorts where everything is catered for. With many different styles of accommodation you can choose which one will suit your trip away best. Kangaroo Island is a place where national parks meet the sea, where rocky cliffs hide snug and private bays and where you can swim at untouched beaches in crystal clear blue ocean waters.

Within the main town community of Kingscote on Kangaroo Island you can do some shopping, dine out for lunch or dinner or see some of the main town attractions. You can see the pelicans be feed, fish from the jetty or watch the daily parade of the fury penguins as they make their way up the beach at night to nest. Within Kingscote there are plenty of places to stay, from backpacker hostels to caravan parks, hotels, resorts and apartments. Depending on how much you wish to pay you will find just what you are looking for or you can look at secluded properties around the island that exudes luxury and style and anything you could every wish for, for a holiday of indulgence.

Kangaroo Island will let you escape away from it all and enjoy a holiday like never before! Surround yourself with natural beauty and stunning landscapes, sample wines and delicious foods along the way and discover a place where the wildlife just runs free. Kangaroo Island is a number one destination no matter what type of trip away you may be planning, where there are tours, adventures, cruises, charters, wineries, all types of accommodation and something for everyone. With ferries running daily from the mainland at Cape Jarvis to Kangaroo Island as well as flight being able to be arranged you can easily find your way to begin a holiday that you will never forget.