Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase wilderness

Kangaroo Island is a treasury of wildlife animals, and the wildlife within Flinders Chase National Park are particularly well represented. Visitors may see kangaroos, emus, koalas, wallabies, platypus and possums appear in the bush at night. The large rock formations of Kangaroo Island, known as the Remarkable Rocks, formed into their exceptional shape gradually by wind and wave erosion. Nearby these formations is Admiral's Arch, a shaved-off in an arch shape, where the New Zealand fur seals can often be spotted sunning themselves.

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All natural food

All natural food

Island farmers are proud of their clean-green tradition of free roaming livestock and nature-ripened produce. Enjoy a diverse menu of naturally fresh seafood, honey, cheeses with home-grown wine


Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park

Flinders Chase National Park, a wilderness and wildlife haven on the south-western tip of the island, is known for its woodland and stunning coastline. It takes in the 74,000 hectare Ravine des Casoars Wildlife Protection Area.


Head for the bush

Head for the bush

Surrounded by national park, Antechamber Bay on Dudley Peninsula is ideal for camping and bushwalking on Kangaroo Island. Kayaking is also possible. Near Pennington Bay, the gentle curve of D'Estrees Bay is a favourite starting point for hikers.  more


Pristine beaches

Pristine beaches

Kangaroo Island's 450 kilometres of coastline offers spectacular pristine beaches and cliffs. Stokes Bay is a favourite for swimming, as is Emu Bay; a four-kilometre stretch of white sand, fringed by bush and rocks. Vivonne Bay provides safe harbour.


Remarkable Rocks

Remarkable Rocks

Worn by centuries of wind and rain the Remarkable Rocks rise above the sea like a sculpture park. Gigantic rocks have been honeycombed, hewn and hollowed into dramatic shapes.


Seal Bay wildlife sanctuary

Seal Bay wildlife sanctuary

The best place in Australia to view sea lions, Seal Bay Conservation Park in South Australia, is home to a population of up to 600 sea lions. They can be seen up close, lolling about in the sun, nursing pups, or heading into the ocean for fish.  more


Unique accommodation

Unique accommodation

Meet the locals in a charming bed and breakfast, hostel or farmstay. Look after yourself in a beach house, cottage, caravan park or camping grounds. Be pampered in a hotel, motel or a stunning hideaway.  more


Walk with sea lions

Walk with sea lions

At Seal Bay enjoy the unique experience of walking among huge sea lions sleeping, playing and nursing their young. Then visit Admirals Arch where fur seals romp in the crashing waves.  more


Wildflowers above, diving below

Wildflowers above, diving below

With 850 native plants it's a riot of colour, especially from August to November. Temperate-water diving offers walls of coral, magnificent fish, rare leafy sea-dragons and shipwrecks.   more


Wildlife wonderland

Wildlife wonderland

With very few introduced species about, the native wildlife thrives. Look up and see koalas and flocks of birds. Look down and see kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, possums and platypus. Along the coast dolphin and seals frolic, little penguins come to roost at night and you can walk among sea lions.  more


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