Discover Wildlife

Wildlife galore, get ready to explore!

Kangaroo Island is notoriously known for its abundant and beautiful wildlife but finding some of the more reclusive residents may require a little local knowledge. Guarantee sightings and insights on one of the Island's many wildlife tours...

Due to its isolation from the mainland, the island has suffered less from the impact of European settlement.
Subsequently, animal populations have thrived. The protection of the wildlife on KI is vital for the regional economy.

With over 24 protected areas, 19 National and Conservation Parks and 5 Wilderness Protection Areas,
Kangaroo Island is a sanctuary for many animals, birds and plant life.

Need more information or wish to do a booking, please contact:
Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre
Phone: +61 8 8553 1185 or Toll Free: 1800 811 080
 

WILDLIFE NATURALLY...

Admirals Arch

Flinders Chase National Park Flinders Chase SA 5223

Telephone 0885534470

Admirals Arch
Flinders Chase

Admirals Arch is a natural rock arch created by amazing forces of nature. It's in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island. You can take an easy walk on a boardwalk around the cliff face. This leads you to a viewing platform overlooking the arch. The arch is sculpted by weathering and...
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Flinders Chase National Park

Woodland Walk Flinders Chase SA 5223

Telephone 0885534450

Flinders Chase National Park
Flinders Chase

This park is a rugged wilderness featuring iconic landmarks such as the world-famous Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Enjoy the park and its diverse wildlife on the network of walking trails and experience a stay in a heritage-listed light keepers cottage. The park’s coastal scenery includes...
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Hanson Bay Sanctuary Tours

7797 South Coast Road Karatta SA 5223

Telephone 0885597344

Hanson Bay Sanctuary Tours
Karatta

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary offers self guided day time and guided nocturnal tours. It is one of the most reliable wildlife viewing areas on Kangaroo Island. It is a true sanctuary for wild animals and is 5000 acres in size. It is the home range of many koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidna,...
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Penneshaw Penguin Centre

Corner Middle Terrace and Bay Terrace Penneshaw SA 5222

Telephone 0885537407

Penneshaw Penguin Centre
Penneshaw

Take a nocturnal tour with an experienced guide, and learn about the fascinating life cycle of the Little Penguin. Group sizes are limited, so booking is advisable. You can book via Tourism Kangaroo Island, telephone 08 8553 1255. Penguin numbers in South Australia and Kangaroo Island have...
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Seal Bay

Seal Bay Road Seal Bay SA 5223

Telephone 0885534463

Seal Bay
Seal Bay

As Kangaroo Island's premier tourist attraction, the award winning Seal Bay offers visitors an unforgettable wildlife experience. Learn about the amazing lives of these endangered animals as our experienced guides take you on a tour into the colony. There will be plenty of time for photos as the...
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Seal Bay Boardwalk Tour

1140 Seal Bay Road Seal Bay SA 5223

Telephone 0885534463

Seal Bay Boardwalk Tour
Seal Bay

While visiting Seal Bay don’t miss taking a stroll along our 900 metre (return) boardwalk. Enjoy the showcase of scenery, including limestone cliffs and dunes, along with stunning coastal scenery that Seal Bay is famous for. Viewing platforms along the boardwalk will allow you to stop and watch...
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WILDLIFE EDUCATIONAL PARKS...

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park

4068 Playford Highway Seddon SA 5223

Telephone 0885596050

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Seddon

The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is located three kilometres past Parndana in the centre of Kangaroo Island, South Australia. The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is set over 50 acres and is home to over 1000 animals. Visitors can spend time with some of Australia's unique wildlife in a fun,...
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Raptor Domain

58 Seal Bay Road Seal Bay SA 5223

Telephone 0885595108

Raptor Domain
Seal Bay

Interaction and viewing of animals only during presentations. Raptor Domain is an environmental education Rehabilitation Centre. We do not display animals, we present them in educational, interactive and fun presentations. Join us daily for one, two, or all three presentations. Venom Pit:...
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NOCTURNAL TOURS...

Hanson Bay Sanctuary Tours

7797 South Coast Road Karatta SA 5223

Telephone 0885597344

Hanson Bay Sanctuary Tours
Karatta

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary offers self guided day time and guided nocturnal tours. It is one of the most reliable wildlife viewing areas on Kangaroo Island. It is a true sanctuary for wild animals and is 5000 acres in size. It is the home range of many koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidna,...
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Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide & Nocturnal Tours

24 Willoughby Crescent Kingscote SA 5223

Telephone 0885530235

Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide & Nocturnal Tours
Kingscote

Kangaroo Hire a Guide offers four wheel drive tours with itineraries that allow you to discover the most interesting sites on Kangaroo Island with the option of staying the night in magnificent bed and breakfasts. They also offer Nocturnal Tours which is the only way you can view penguins in the...
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Experience our Produce

Taste the unexpected... Sumptuous and luxuriant, Kangaroo Island’s produce is some of Australia’s finest gourmet pleasures - a visual feasts at every beautiful turn.

Food and Cellar Doors

Sumptuous and luxuriant, Kangaroo Island’s food and wine is some of Australia’s finest gourmet pleasures, gastronomic and visual feasts abound at the island's many restaurants, cafés, cellar doors and farmers markets.

Island Products

Visit art galleries, studios and markets on Kangaroo Island where the natural environment and the Arts meet to create powerful illuminations, some of which… you may not want to leave without.

Extreme Adventure

Kangaroo Island has a plethora of activities from quad biking, sandboarding, kayaking, paintballing, bike riding, adventure caving, horse riding and more, Kangaroo Island offers experiences which will ensure your holiday is an experience to remember.

Coastal Activities

The possibilities for recreation are as equally diverse for swimmers, surfers, fishermen, wreck-divers, snorkelers, seafarers and wildlife lovers and of course people who simply love to feel sand between their toes, they all relish the Island fringes.

Walks and Hikes

With over 23 hikes around Kangaroo Island there are trails to suit everybody. For those who are beginners to the more experienced, there are hikes ranging from 30 minutes to 8 hours or even days following the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.

Health & Wellbeing

Unwind with ultimate indulgence, take a journey into a world of relaxation on Kangaroo Island with head to toe treatments to help you reconnect with nature in peaceful tranquil environments.

History & Museums

Explore the history of Kangaroo Island at the Hope Cottage Museum, Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum, Monument To Soldier Settlement Scheme, Penneshaw Maritime And Folk Museum and Rebuild Independence Project

Official Kangaroo Island Tourism, South Australia

Think of an island with 509km of Coastline & 155km from the East Coast to the West Coast. With native bushland, wildlife, adventure & exploring. Where pristine beaches, local wines & sunsets are on your doorstep. You'll need longer than you think!

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Kangaroo Island Gateway
Visitor Information Centre 

Visit with our friendly staff at Kangaroo Island's only Accredited Visitor Information Centre and let us help you customise an itinerary as unique as you are to get the most from your time on Kangaroo Island. 

Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Howard Drive, PENNESHAW SA 5222 
Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 10am - 4pm, Closed Christmas Day.

TOLL FREE: 1800 811 080