Kangaroo Island – Island of the Dead
Located near the tip of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island is the third largest island of Australia. The island boasts of unspoilt and pristine beauty, the authorities did not want the natural beauty of the place to be diminished by over development and excessive tourism and can have great holiday packages. It is one of the rare places in the world where civilization and wilderness co-exist in harmony and peace. The place is replete with a wide array of flora and fauna, cliffs and beaches. As far as fauna of the island is concerned, besides kangaroo, you can also see here sea lions, penguins, dolphins and koalas in a natural environment. The island houses the premier sea lion watching destination, the Seal Bay Conservation Park that boasts of 600 sea lions. The park allows you to see the sea lions from close quarters, you can see them idling about in the sun, nurturing pups, or heading into the ocean for fish. The island also features the Flinders Chase National Park that is located on the south-western tip of the Island and is home to a wide spectrum of flora and fauna. The Kangaroo Island boasts of 450 km of coastline, which is replete with spectacular beaches and cliffs. Some of the popular beach destinations in the area are Stokes Bay, Emu Bay and Vivonne Bay. These beaches are ideal place to rest and relax and also offer breathtaking natural beauty and scenery. Antechamber Bay on Dudley Peninsula is site for camping and bush walking on Kangaroo Island.
Kangaroo Island is most known for its wildlife conservation efforts and the many indigenous animals that are found there. If you enjoy animals then this will be a perfect location for a romantic getaway. There are now many wildlife activities that you can engage in and enjoy. There are also a number of kangaroo island wildlife reserves and natural wonders. One of these that you don’t want to miss is known as Seal Bay, which is home to the islands’ sea lions. You can enjoy a guided tour which can be arranged when you arrive on the island. This will let you see the native sea lions in a very close up manner. There is also the Pardana Wildlife Park, which includes many of the island’s special animal species. This is open for tourists who can go there to learn more about the natural history of the island, interact with the animals there in their natural habitats and see exotic animals from all over the area. Don’t forget to also take the time to see the hairy penguin colony, where you can see them in their natural habitat. The center in that location lets you learn about the local marine life and discover the wonders of the local ecosystem. There is a range of accommodation available and Kangaroo Island is well known for it’s gourmet foods, including seafood, sheep cheese, honey and wine. The country side varies across the 155 kilometre length, with bushland, wetlands, sand dunes and wide beaches. Adventure Tours packages offer various hikes and backpacking adventures for those who like adventure and exercise.
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