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Tours start from $40

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Rooms from $38 per night

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About Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island - or KI as the locals call it - is a South Australian icon and one of the world’s finest nature destinations with breathtaking landscapes and fascinating wildlife. Just a short distance off the coast of South Australia, Kangaroo Island is internationally recognised for its pristine wilderness and wildlife as well as a thriving food and wine industry.

KI is Australia's third-largest island at 155 km long and 55 km wide, with over 540 km of spectacular coastline. It is home to approximately 4,200 residents with its main industries being agriculture, tourism and fishing.

Over a third of the island is protected in nature reserves, and is home to a menagerie of native wildlife - from kangaroos and wallabies to echidna, goannas, platypus and koalas - just to name a few! Take a guided beach walk amongst Sea Lions on Seal Bay, jump on a nocturnal tour to see penguins parading the beach or take a swim with wild dolphins.

Enjoy regional award-winning wines or relish in an array of local produce from organic honey to locally made chutneys, olives, free-range eggs and fresh seafood. Activities on the island are as exciting and diverse as its wildlife and produce. There’s boating, swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, surfing, caving, bushwalking, quad-biking, sandboarding and so much more.

Regions of Kangaroo Island

Discover the six regions of Kangaroo Island and their unique features.

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Prohibited items on Kangaroo Island

There are items that you cannot bring to Kangaroo Island. Please dispose of any of these items in the Biosecurity Bins at the SeaLink terminal before traveling to Kangaroo Island

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Kangaroo Island Weather and Climate

Kangaroo Island Weather Information

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Kangaroo Island FAQs

Kangaroo Island is accessed via a 45-minute SeaLink ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw, or by a short flight from Adelaide. The ferry is the most common option and allows you to bring a vehicle, which is recommended for exploring the island.
Yes, a car is strongly recommended. Attractions are spread across the island and public transport is very limited. Having your own vehicle or a rental gives you the flexibility to visit key sites such as Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay Conservation Park, and Vivonne Bay at your own pace. However, you can also explore Kangaroo Island through one of our guided day tours, to experience the best of the island in a stress-free way.
Most visitors spend 2–3 days on Kangaroo Island to see the main highlights, but 4–5 days is ideal for a more relaxed trip. Travel distances can be longer than expected, so allowing extra time helps you explore without rushing.
Key highlights include Seal Bay Conservation Park, Flinders Chase National Park (home to Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch), Little Sahara, Vivonne Bay, and wildlife experiences such as kangaroos, koalas, and sea lions. You can also discover the unique island food and wine produce with a visit to a honey farm, wool mill, wineries and lots more.
Kangaroo Island is a year-round destination. Summer is the busiest period with warm weather, while spring and autumn offer milder conditions and fewer crowds. Winter is quieter and often better for wildlife viewing and dramatic coastal scenery.