About Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo
Island is the one of the most unique and unspoilt wildernesses in the world.
Kangaroo
Island is the third largest island off the coast of South Austarlia. It is 155 km long, up to 55 km wide, and covering an area of 4,500 square kilometres.
The Island is home to numerous species of wildlife; many of the animals are unique to
Kangaroo
Island and uncommon or even extinct on the mainland. National and Conservation Parks cover about one third of the Island, from which you can enjoy the sheltered beaches and rugged coastline of
Kangaroo
Island.
Apart from its spectacular natural beauty,
Kangaroo
Island produces gourmet food and has a world-class reputation for great hospitality.
The
Island offers an endless list of recreational activities, including fishing, surfing, swimming and diving, bushwalking, climbing, sightseeing, boating and horse riding, all in natural environments with clean, fresh air.
Flora & Fauna
Kangaroo Island is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Due to its isolation, it has not suffered from the impact of European development.
Today, the Island still possesses rich and diverse flora and fauna seldom found elsewhere. Substantial tracts of bushland still remain undisturbed and, free from the ravages of rabbits and foxes, continue to support an abundance of wildlife.
The Island 's plant catalogue lists over 850 species, as well as approximately 250 which have been introduced from other parts of the world. The spring months of September and October reveal spectacular flowering of much of the flora. Wildlife is most visible during winter and, in summer, during the cooler parts of the day.
Climate
Relatively mild conditions are experienced during both summer and winter, typical of the insular character of island climates. At times, cool ocean breezes make windproof clothing necessary, while central areas of the Island occasionally experience temperatures of 35-400C.