Important Information about Kangaroo Island

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  • The Best Time to Visit Kangaroo Island

    Learn when to visit Kangaroo Island for abundant wildlife, wildflowers, fantastic local produce and seafood and the best natural attractions each season
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    Lady overlooking Pennington Bay Kangaroo Island with dogs

  • FAQ'S

    Need some questions answered to help you plan your stay on Kangaroo Island? Find our complete list of FAQ's to get you started.
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    Couple Walking out of entrance at Stokes Bay

  • Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island

    Kangaroo Island’s Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch are now open. Keep up to date and learn what to see with this our guide
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    Remarkable Rocks

Learn more about Kangaroo Island

Learn more about History of Kangaroo Island and why keeping it special is important to us, our update on Kangaroo Island bushfire recovery, and our Indigenous and European history, which is absolutely fascinating.

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  • European History

    Discover Kangaroo Island’s European history, from explorers Matthew Flinders and Nicholas Baudin to early settlement, farming and building of lighthouses.
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    Sunrise over backstairs passage

  • Aboriginal History

    Kangaroo Island’s Aboriginal name is Karta Pintingga—there are unsolved mysteries aplenty in the bleak history of the Indigenous people of Kangaroo Island.
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    Aerial View Pennington Bay 2

  • Bushfires on Kangaroo Island 2020

    Kangaroo Island was significantly impacted by bushfires in 2020 and the Kangaroo Island Bushfire recovery is ongoing. Learn how the island is bouncing back
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    Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail Bushland

  • Keeping Kangaroo Island Special

    Kangaroo Island’s remoteness and isolation has created a special environment. Owing to its isolation from the mainland, the island is free from many pests and diseases found on mainland Australia. Help us to keep Kangaroo Island Special
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    Island Beehive Peter Davis with Smoker

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There is something for everybody on Kangaroo Island

Nature and Wildlife, Food and Wine, Adventure, or Relaxation. Kangaroo Island has it all, and more.

  • Visit

    Let us help you plan your visit to Kangaroo Island, including the Kangaroo Island ferry or…

  • What to do

    Come and experience our Island Life. Discover our spectacular nature and wildlife, our stunning…

  • Island Stays

    From seaside holidays to premium luxury Kangaroo Island accommodation. Whether you're in…

  • Destinations

    Check out what to see, do, eat, and drink in each of the Kangaroo Island regions with their…

  • Stories

    Unearth the Stories of Kangaroo Island, connect to the people and discover Island Time, revel…

  • Iconic Wildlife

    As one of the world’s best nature-based destinations, learn about and get up close to the…