There are so many things to do on Kangaroo Island that it can be the trip of a lifetime to visit KI, as the locals call it. After you have obtained the best Kangaroo Island accommodation, you might be interested in engaging in some eco tourism to enjoy the island’s treasures.
Kangaroo Island separated from mainland Australia more than 10,000 years ago. The native plants and animals were able to flourish in their habitat, without any dangers from human settlement and population, or from animal predators such as the local dingo. This means that Kangaroo Island is an oasis of flora and fauna.
Staying at Kangaroo Island accommodation, you can enjoy observing all the local animals that live happily in their secluded island. The coastline is home to colonies of New Zealand fur seals, Australian fur seals and Australian sea lions. These seals and sea lions inhabit the bays and beaches of Kangaroo Island. You can enjoy a private guided tour along seal colonies. At your own pace, you can examine from close up the nuances of seal life in these colonies.
On the other side of Kangaroo Island, you can spend your evenings watching the nightly ritual of the little penguins. Known to be the smallest penguins in the world, you can watch in close proximity as the cute little animals make their way home from the ocean after a hard day’s swimming and fishing.
During your stay at your Kangaroo Island accommodation, you can also watch the ocean for migrating whales, and explore the island keeping a look out for kangaroos and Tammar wallabies, platypus and wild koalas.
Kangaroo Island is also a paradise for bird lovers. The island boasts over 200 species of birds, many of which are endangered or unique to the island.
Eco tourism on Kangaroo Island can be a great way to spend your next holiday.