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Special Feature // Kangaroo Island

May 13, 2020 /

We are only a third of the way through 2020, but wow what a year! Firstly, an Australian summer from hell, with the country burning from bushfires. Then the floods came. And then the world stopped due to COVID-19. It may be a while before we can travel internationally again. So, it is the perfect opportunity to support our local tourism.

Tourism Australia has kicked off a With Love From Aus campaign. Telling the world to take time to daydream and we will see you again soon. But as an Australian as soon as it is safe and our state borders open or lockdown is over let’s get out and explore our own shores.

Dreaming of Kangaroo Island, South Australia //

Australia is full of raw natural beauty. And one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited is Kangaroo Island….rugged coastlines, blue waters, white sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife.  

Please keep an eye on Kangaroo Island Tourism for more details on when it is safe to travel. And in the meantime check out how you can support the local producers by shopping online.

Kangaroo Island is only a 45 minutes ferry trip from the mainland, departing at Cape Jervis. You can even take your car across. How are those views!

Kangaroo Island untouched beauty

The Wildlife //

Seal Bay has been home to an Australia seal lion population for thousands of years. They are an endangered species.

Seal Bay is the third largest colony of this magnificent, wild creature. And Kangaroo Island is the only place in the world you can walk on a beach with Australian seal lions.

Seal pup being inquisitive

There were so many cute pups playing on the beach when I visited.

Seal Bay, where pups play and bulls fight, kangaroo island at its best

I’ve only ever seen koalas in the wild once, maybe twice. So I was in awe of the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary where koalas roam free. And instead of sleeping, they were moving about, running along the ground and munching on eucalyptus.

A top tip is you need to go early in the morning. Again, I couldn’t choose my favourite. Which one is your favourite?

So many koalas at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Conservation, too hard to choose which is my favourite.

The other bonus of waking up early on Kangaroo Island, is the other animals are hopping around too!

Early morning kangarooo hops

The Scenery //

The roads are endless, meandering through bushland or along cliff tops, the scenery is all spectacular.

Endless roads touched with wilderness and the most perfect scenery

Flinders Chase National Park is located on the east western part of the island. This is where you will find the Remarkable Rocks.

Shaped over some 500 million years of erosion from wind, sea spray and rain. The golden-orange boulders are spectacular…..or should I say remarkable.

Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, large boulders with a golden orange glow

Along every path there is a treat at the end, whether it is well trodden….

Paths lead to kangaroo island beauty

…..or an obscure unexplored path. There is always a Kangaroo Island scene to delight at the other end.

Take the path unexplored, you may be surprised at what is on the other side.

So when Kangaroo Island is open again for business, back your bags and go explore the unexplored.

kangaroo island roadtrip

Where else are you dreaming of travelling to once the lockdown restrictions are over? Let me know in the comments box below or by dropping me a message.