Kangaroo Island & Flinders Ranges Holidays

Where are Kangaroo Island & the Flinders Ranges?
Kangaroo lsland lies just 13 kilometres off the coast of South Australia and is accessible by a 30-minute flight from Adelaide airport or a 45-minute ferry ride from Cape Jervis. The Flinders Ranges is 500 kilometres north of Adelaide and is about a 5-hour drive from the state capital.

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Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third largest island and is a popular and accessible wilderness attraction. The island’s capital, Kingscote, is South Australia’s oldest settlement and natural highlights include the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral Arch, as well as every landscape from soaring cliffs to dense forests and towering sand dunes. Aside from its abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes, Kangaroo Island is known for its local produce with oysters, honey and even lavender-infused scones to try. The island also produces its own craft beers, botanical gin and there are several boutique wineries open for tastings.

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The Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges have a sunburnt, empty landscape of ochre-coloured mountains and wild bushland inhabited mainly by emus and kangaroos. Unique formations here include spectacular Wilpena Pound – a crater-like feature forming a vast natural amphitheatre that rivals Uluru for its colour-changing beauty. With clear skies day and night, the area is also renowned for its excellent stargazing. Wilpena Pound can be reached on a tour or self-drive from Adelaide.

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Wildlife
Wildlife thrives on the island and you’re likely to spot much more than just the ubiquitous kangaroo – fur seals and sea lions, wallabies, koalas and platypus all call Kangaroo Island home. Seal Bay is home to thousands of sea lions and one of the few places where you can see them so closely. There are over 260 bird species including rare species such as the glossy black cockatoo that is no longer found on the mainland. Despite the harsh environment, the Flinders Ranges is also home to plenty of wildlife. Stay at Akarba where safaris go in search of rock wallabies, red and western grey kangaroos whilst their guided walks may bring you closer to echindas, bearded dragons and snakes.

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