There is so much to see and do on the island, that visitors often remark “We didn’t realise the Island is so large” and just like us, we could have stayed twice as long.

It’s Australia third largest island at 155 km long, 55 km wide, and covering an area of 4,500 square kms. With a rich diverse flora and fauna, free from some of the problems of the mainland, there is much to see and enjoy.

Then there is the bird life, with over 250 recorded bird species. These include: Superb Fairy-wren, Noisy Rainbow, Purple-crowned Lorikeets, Crimson Rosella, Honeyeater, Bush (Southern) Stone-Curlew, Southern Emu-Wren,  Firetail, Bassian Thrush, Western Whipbird, Hooded Plover, White Bellied Sea-Eagle, Osprey, the popular Little Penguins, and the rarer Glossy Black Cockatoo.

Remember, to increase your chances of seeing the wildlife throughout the island, you should be aware that many of the mammals are nocturnal, that ‘wild animals’ frighten easily, and successfully viewing is usually from a distance, especially when you do not interrupt their natural behaviour.

Also found on the island are the unique Ligurian Bees. Twelve hives of the Ligurian Bee was brought to the island in 1881, by August Fiebig, from the Italian Province of Liguria. He established an apiary near Penneshaw and since then no other breeds of bee have been introduced to Kangaroo Island. The present-day honey bees on the island are now all descendants of those twelve hives and unique in the world. Renown for their gentle nature and golden colour, the Ligurian Bees on Kangaroo Island are used for breeding and exported interstate and overseas. Take the time to taste some of the honey and many other local produce.

If fishing is your interest, there is much to enjoy from just dangling a line from a jetty, fishing from the beaches, rocks, rivers, or charter a deep sea boat.

For Kangaroo Island accommodation click here. For additional accommodation, attraction, tours and other information visit the local tourism centre.