Knownto be the third largest island in Australia, Kangaroo Island is a place
abundant with wild life and lets you enjoy nature in its purest form.
Just 120 km south west of Adelaide, this nature resort is a place where
you will see koalas, echidnas, kangaroos and variety of bird species and
an array of amazing wild flowers. The island offers a variety of
accommodation for you to stay such as kangaroo island caravan parks or
even a kangaroo island wilderness retreat.
While the drive is not so far from Adelaide, some may prefer to take a
ferry from Cape Jervis. If you are looking for a holiday to go fishing,
then waters surrounding Kangaroo Island is excellent. Remember you can
opt for a fishing charter if you have not brought your own water craft.
The four main towns in Kangaroo Island are Kingscote, American River,
Parndana and Penneshaw. Most visitors like American River for fishing,
scuba diving and canoeing. A visit to Penneshaw in the night will give
you the chance to see fairy penguins on the rocks along the coast of
Penneshaw. If you are looking for a safe place to swim, Emu Bay in the
north of the island is the place to be where as the coast in the
southern end of the island is known to be very rough. Another good
place for fishing is the wide deserted D’Estrees Beach in the southern
end of the island.
KangarooIsland is a fascinating place to see several species of sea lions.
While Seal Bay is the home for a permanent colony of Australian sea
lions, Cape Gantheaume and Cape du Couedic are places to see New
Zealand fur seal colonies. Occasionally the leopard seals are known to
visit Kangaroo Island.
This island is a place for nature lovers and those holidaymakers who
love beautiful scenery. So when you are here, take a tour to the Cape
Borda Lighthouse known to be one of the most picturesque old lighthouses
in one of the most picture perfect locations in Australia. The
landscape surrounding Kangaroo Island is quite unique. You will be
amazed by the giant granite rocks and the limestone formations in the
caves at Kelly Hill Conservation Park in the south of the island.
Click here to book a Kangaroo Island seafront resort online and begin your memorable journey to enjoy one of nature’s delights.
Images courtesy of Kangaroo Island Ecopia Retreat listed in OzeHols as at 2nd of September 2014.
