Visit Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island may be just 15km from the mainland, but it is a world away in terms of seclusion and natural diversity. It is regularly recognised as Australia’s own Galápagos: arguably the best place to see the widest range of Australian native animals in their natural habitat. Seal Bay is home to a permanent colony of 500 rare Australian sea-lions, the sand hills and rock faces around Penneshaw and Kingscote are breeding grounds for Little Penguins, while pink pelicans, fur seals, wallabies, possums, echidnas, goannas, platypus, sea eagles and numerous bird species all abound. Kangaroo Island is also renowned for its diving, with more than 60 shipwrecks littering the rough coast.

Whale Shark, Ningaloo Reef, Coral Coast, Australia

Australian Wildlife Safari

16-day tailor-made journey from £5,755 pp incl. flights

Get up close to Australia’s famed wildlife, showcased across a range of included tours and excursions alongside stays in everything from beachside hideaways to luxury lodges.

The Ghan & Kangaroo Island

12-day tailor-made rail holiday from £5,735 pp incl. flights

Travelling from south to north, this tailor-made trip marries one of the world’s greatest rail journeys with tropical Darwin, Adelaide’s heritage and the wildlife of Kangaroo Island.

Top places to stay in Kangaroo Island

Stranraer Homestead, Kangaroo Island

Small & intimate hotel

Stranraer Homestead is a working Kangaroo Island farm and your hosts Lyn and Graham offer a warm and very genuine welcome to their guests. Spend your days exploring the wonders of KI and then return to the homestead for drinks on the wrap around verandah enjoying views of the birdlife.

Sea Dragon Lodge, Kangaroo Island

Contemporary lodge

Sea Dragon Lodge's stunning villas overlook the rugged coastline, beaches and verdant wilderness, the ultimate in eco-friendly luxury. Set above a private beach that's exclusively for guests, enjoy home-cooked dishes, resident wildlife and 4WD drives in the Flinders Chase National Park.

Where to go in Kangaroo Island

What to do in Kangaroo Island

When to go to Kangaroo Island

See regional weather

Kangaroo Island articles

Australia: beyond the icons

If you've holidayed in Australia before you'll probably have ticked off a few highlights from the standard Australia bucket list. However, look beyond the icons and you'll find there's much more to Australia than the famous reef and that rock.

One&Only Hayman Island, in the Whitsundays

The best beach resorts in Australia

It's well-known that Australia is blessed with sands, sun and surf but, with so much to choose from, it's easy to get lost. With this in mind, this is our definitive guide to Australia's best beach resorts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Kangaroo Island.