Plan a Trip to Kangaroo Island – Australia’s Wildest Natural Reserve

Kangaroo Island is the dream destination for all true animal lovers. It is Australia’s third-largest island, with around 3,900 people living on it. The major attractions of Kangaroo Island are found in the Flinders Chase National Park, Lathami Conservation Park, Seal Bay, and Kelly’s Caves. Let us help you plan your trip to this wonderland.

Basic Homework

Before planning a trip to Kangaroo Island, contact the Visitor Information of Tourism Kangaroo Island. You’ll find the contact information on their website, www.tourkangarooisland.com.au. The site also contains important information, useful maps, and tips on how to find good tour companies and accommodation.

How to Plan for Your Trip

To ensure you don’t regret missing out on anything Kangaroo Island has to offer, it’s best to plan your time before you actually arrive.

• Focus on common areas of interest within your family
• Determine the things you want to see and do
• Check with the tourism department about local tours and the best ones to take
• Estimate the cost of touring and budget your holiday

Best Time to Go

The South Australian climate is reasonably temperate, which means you should avoid peak summer and winter. It’s best not to travel during January and February (extreme summer) and July to August (extreme winter). All other months are ideal for travel.

Activities for Kids

1. Take Your Kids to the Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre
   Here, they can enjoy looking at little seahorses, Little Penguins, Giant Cuttlefish, and more. Let them explore Kangaroo Island’s underwater world through saltwater aquariums.

2. Take Your Kids to the Penneshaw Penguin Centre
   Take them on a viewing platform walk so they can see the enchanting Little Penguins in their native habitats up close for 45 minutes. There’s also an interpretive center where they can learn more about Little Penguins.

3. Take Your Kids to the Lashmar Conservation Park
   Take your kids canoeing on the Chapman River to spot Black Swans and Pelicans at the estuary. This is an ideal spot for swimming, bird watching, and fishing.

4. Take Them on Nocturnal Tours
   Take your kids on an educational Guided Nocturnal Tour at The Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to watch koalas in the wild, climbing up and down tall gum trees. Don’t miss the 2.5-hour nocturnal tour of the Little Penguin colony in Kingscote; you’ll also encounter Kangaroos, Brush-tailed Possums, and Wallabies.

Activities for Family

1. Visit Baudin Conservation Park
   The park has many exciting ruins dating back to the early colonial period, plus some great views. Check out the rocks by the sea, which are worn into enchanting shapes and colored bright orange by lichen.

2. Visit Cape Willoughby
   This heritage-listed first Australian lighthouse was built to light the Backstairs Passage between Kangaroo Island and the mainland. In the right season, you can see migratory whales moving in and around the wrecks. Check out the collection of old photos and original lighthouse equipment at the Cape Willoughby Park Visitor Centre Museum.

3. Explore the Kangaroo Island Shipwreck Trail
   Several ships sank off the coastline, even though the Cape Willoughby lighthouse was meant to prevent these wrecks. You can see the remnants of these shipwrecks still underwater on the Kangaroo Island Shipwreck Trail. You can even dive down to inspect them up close if you wish.

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