Travel guide Kangaroo Island

Come and see the wildlife of Kangaroo Island, home to Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabys, Sea Lions, Seals,... Read more

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Dive and swim with seals and sea lions on the Kangaroo Island. A boat ride to the north coast of Ka... Read more

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Ride a ferry to a beautiful natural landscape populated by fairy penguins, koalas, echidnas, kangaroos, and wallabies. Penneshaw, known as the 'gateway to Kangaroo Island', is the place where you first disembark a ferry from the mainland and open your eyes to see a wonderland of beauty. Kangaroo Island is a magical place to holiday, offering stunning vistas, tranquil waters, friendly locals and a place to truly appreciate the uniqueness of Australia’s animals.    Things to do: Fairy Penguin tour: This is certainly a highlight of Penneshaw. The fairy penguin tour leaves from Penneshaw Penguin Centre, and allows visitors to see these adorable creatures waddle up to their burrows from the beach after sunset. Tours last around 45 minutes and include entry into the interpreti... Read more

Kangaroo Island is a wonderful environment rich in nature’s treasures and with more than its fair share of breathtaking views and things to see and do.  Vivonne Bay on the island’s south coast is one of the standouts in an island of standouts, with its long crescent shaped beach, picturesque old jetty and access to many of the main attractions, such as Seal Bay, Kelly Hill Caves and the Remarkable Rocks. Living lightly in this environment is a holiday home that truly qualifies as unique.  It is not just the rammed earth, handcrafted and earth-friendly aspects, nor is it that it La Viv is one of those rare things – a completely wheelchair accessible holiday home.  It is all these things, as well as the location and the soul of the house, which its owners ... Read more

The 2008 TakeABreak National Award for best group accommodation was deservedly awarded to the outstanding Captain’s Rest: a superb spacious four-bedroom home ideally located on 42 hectares of private land on South Australia’s pristine Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island (after Tasmania and Melville Island) and is seven times the size of Singapore, stretching 155 km from east to west, 55 km at its widest point. Kangaroo Island is only 13 kilometres from Cape Jervis at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula on mainland South Australia and 105 kilometres from Adelaide. Separated from mainland Australia about 9000 years ago, Kangaroo Island remains one of the most unspoilt natural wonders of the world with more than more one-third of the island stil... Read more

Allure Beach Retreat - best eco-friendly holiday accommodation When you find a property that fully embraces the eco-friendly philosophy and still manages to provide charming and well-appointed holiday accommodation, it is no wonder it wins the best eco-friendly accommodation section of the TakeABreak Awards. Surrounded by 50 acres of bushland, Allure Beach Retreat minimises the mark it leaves on the environment while still allowing you to relax in luxury and comfort and leave with memories of an unforgettable holiday in a magnificent location, Pennington Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Kangaroo Island is Australia's third largest island (after Tasmania and Melville Island) and is seven times the size of Singapore, stretching 155 km from east to west, 55 km at its widest point. I... Read more

Hop off to Kangaroo Island Why Kangaroo Island? The isolation of Kangaroo Island, its large pristine areas and proximity to wildlife make it an Australian destination that, put simply, must not be missed. Hailed as one of the last unspoiled wonders of the world, Kangaroo Island was inducted into the South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame in 2004. If an eco experience is what you’re seeking, Kangaroo Island offers this and more… Discovered by Matthew Flinders in 1802, thirty percent of Kangaroo Island is protected as national and conservation parks. It has remained relatively undeveloped due to the poor quality of soil and low average rainfall making crop sewing difficult. Today the population is still less than 5000 people, leaving a sanctuary unaffected by human hands. Wild... Read more