Kangaroo Island Council

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Kangaroo Island Essentials

Kangaroo Island features diverse geological formations like the granite Remarkable Rocks and the limestone Kelly Hill Caves. The island serves as a critical habitat for Australian sea lions at Seal Bay and long-nosed fur seals at Admirals Arch. Visitors can explore the 1852 Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, the island's oldest, or navigate the rock tunnel to Stokes Bay Beach. The landscape includes the inland dunes of Little Sahara and sanctuaries housing koalas and kangaroos.

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Kangaroo Island Highlights

Kangaroo Island features diverse geological formations and significant maritime history. Flinders Chase National Park contains the wind-sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the natural limestone bridge of Admiral's Arch. The island’s coastline is marked by historic structures, including the square-towered Cape Borda and South Australia’s oldest beacon at Cape Willoughby. Wildlife encounters include the sea lion colony at Seal Bay and the koalas of Hanson Bay, while the inland Little Sahara offers a rare coastal dune system.

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Coastal Wonders

Kangaroo Island’s coastline features a diverse geological landscape, from the north coast’s sheltered coves to the rugged Southern Ocean exposures of the south. This selection includes the hidden rock tunnel of Stokes Bay, the ancient limestone formations of Kelly Hill Cave, and the remote western cliffs of West Bay. Visitors can explore white sand beaches like Snelling and Brown Beach, or witness the intersection of freshwater and saltwater at the Rocky River Mouth within Flinders Chase National Park.

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Nature & Wildlife

Kangaroo Island’s diverse wetland systems, including Murray, Duck, and Snake Lagoons, provide critical habitats for native bird species and local wildlife. These ecosystems range from the expansive freshwater Murray Lagoon in Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park to the sheltered Duck Lagoon near Cygnet River. Visitors can observe black swans, ducks, and migratory waders while exploring a network of walking trails that traverse coastal scrub, ancient sand dunes, and riverine environments.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, November, December

Practical information

Tours & Activities