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Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island.
Kangaroo Island lies in the state of South Australia 112 km (70 mi) southwest of
Adelaide.
Kangaroo Island closest point to the mainland is Snapper Point in Backstairs Passage which is 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from the
Fleurieu
Peninsula.
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Once occupied by Australian
Aborigines, the native population disappeared after the land became an island following rising sea levels several thousand years ago.
Kangaroo Island was subsequently resettled from the early 19th century onwards, at first casually by sealers and whalers, and then as part of the colony of South Australia from 1836.
The economy is principally agricultural, with a southern rock lobster fishery and with tourism growing in importance. The largest town, and the administrative centre, is
Kingscote. The island has several nature reserves to protect the remnants of its natural vegetation and native animals, with the largest and best-known being Flinders Chase National Park at the western end.
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Kangaroo Island experience.
The adventure begins with either a 45 minute ferry crossing or a 30 minute flight. Once here, you’ll discover the pace is unhurried, the environment unspoilt and the scenery breathtaking. There is an immediate sense of unwinding and relaxing into the natural order – you’ve discovered island time!
The Kangaroo Island’s population hovers at 4,500, all of whom are linked by their very tangible and individual connection to the natural world that is pure Kangaroo Island.
With Kangaroo Island’s isolation from the mainland comes a legacy of determination and ingenuity that continues to permeate and inform their lives. It is these traits that see local farmers, fishermen, tradesmen, artists and shopkeepers turn to tourism, offering wildlife and marine tours, accommodation and food and wine experiences. Their welcome is genuine, their knowledge invaluable and their love of Kangaroo Island infectious.
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari
provides informative, nature-based, marine tours to visitors to Kangaroo Island, from the comfort of a surveyed 12 seater vessel. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari begins its journey at Christmas Cove Marina, departing in search of bottle nose and common dolphins, often with baby calves, Australian sea lions and long nosed seals basking on the rocks, eagles soaring above and an abundance of birdlife.
Walking trails are common on Kangaroo Island. Many are well sign-posted, making your bushland walks educational and beautiful. Attention cavers! Explore Kelly Hill Conservation Park and its maze of dry limestone caves and tunnels.
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