Kangaroo Island Relaxation, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Airing Date: Jan 1st, 2002
Kangaroo Island is a rugged, popular spot with the advantage of being extremely close to the mainland. While the Europeans originally focused on the region because its waters were brimming with whales and seals, tourists now flock here for different reasons.
The island offers many attractions, one of which is the existence of sea lions on the beach. While these amazing animals are incredible to watch, do not approach them. One of Kangaroo Island's rules is that you mustn't approach the animal; the animal is free to do whatever it likes whenever it likes.
Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island so there is enough to see to occupy a couple of days. Aside from the sea lions, the island is also home to kangaroos, echidnas, cape barren geese and koalas.
The best options for accommodation are the cute heritage-listed lighthouse keeper's cottages, which are dotted along the coastline. Cape du Coedic lighthouse in the west delights visitors with its stunning views as well as its colony of New Zealand fur seals.
To appease your appetite, the Cape Willoughby Cafe serves the best of Kangaroo Island's local produce in an art-gallery setting.
The facts
Emu Airways has several flights a day from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island. One-way airfares start at $90 for adults and $50 for children.
Emu Airways
Tel: 1800 182 353
A night at the island's lighthouses starts at $36.50 per adult and $6 per child.
Flinders Chase National Park (for lighthouse accommodation)
Tel: 08 8559 7235
Cape Willoughby lighthouse to the east of the island offers tours that cost $6.50 per adult and $5 per child.
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
Tel: 08 8553 1191
Kangaroo Island Visitor Guide
