Kangaroo Island, Australia
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Alternative names: Area: 1688.81 mi²Maximum elevation: 1007 ftCoordinates: 35°49'42"S, 137°14'38"E
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Kangaroo Island Top Attractions

Kangaroo Island Attractions - What to See and Explore

Kangaroo Island offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Old Mulberry Tree, Little Sahara, Cape Willoughby Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • old mulberry tree kangaroo island
    35°38'37"S • 137°38'24"E

    Old Mulberry Tree

    Old Mulberry Tree at Reeves Point is a tree in the Australian state of South Australia located at Reeves Point in Kingscote on Kangaroo Island.

  • little sahara kangaroo island
    Natural attraction • Nature and wildlife • Park

    Little Sahara

    Little Sahara is a dune system in the Australian state of South Australia located on Kangaroo Island in the gazetted locality of Vivonne Bay. It is a naturally occurring sand dune system roughly covering two square kilometres.

  • cape willoughby conservation park kangaroo island
    Park

    Cape Willoughby Conservation Park

    Cape Willoughby Conservation Park, formerly part of the Cape Hart Conservation Park, is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the north coast of the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island in the gazetted locality of Willoughby about 27 kilometres south east of Penneshaw.

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    35°47'17"S • 137°13'52"E

    Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park

    Zoo • Outdoor activities • Park

  • cape gantheaume wilderness protection area kangaroo island location map
    Area

    Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area

    Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area is a protected area located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia about 40 km south west of Kingscote.

  • pelican lagoon conservation park kangaroo island
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park

    Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park is a protected area located in the Australian state of South Australia on the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island. It was dedicated in 1967 for the protection of wildlife habitat.

  • lathami conservation park kangaroo island
    National park

    Lathami Conservation Park

    Lathami Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia on the north coast of Kangaroo Island located in the locality of Cassini about 1 kilometre east of Stokes Bay and about 17 kilometres north of Parndana.

  • nepean bay conservation park kangaroo island location map
    National park

    Nepean Bay Conservation Park

    Nepean Bay Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia on Kangaroo Island. It was dedicated in 1974 for the protection of flora and fauna, and is the only reserved area of coastal sandplain on the island.

  • beyeria conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Beyeria Conservation Park

    Beyeria Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on Kangaroo Island in the gazetted locality of Haines, about 16 kilometres south of Kingscote on the northern edge of the MacGillivray Plain.

  • cygnet estuary conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park

    Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park is a protected area located on the west coast of Nepean Bay on Kangaroo Island in South Australia about 5 kilometres west southwest of Kingscote.

  • cape bouguer wilderness protection area kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area

    Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area is a protected area located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island in South Australia about 84 kilometres south-west of Kingscote.

  • cape torrens wilderness protection area kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area

    Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area, formerly the Cape Torrens Conservation Park and the Cape Torrens National Park, is a protected area on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

  • vivonne bay conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Vivonne Bay Conservation Park

    Vivonne Bay Conservation Park, formerly the Vivonne Bay National Park, is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island in the gazetted locality of Vivonne Bay.

  • baudin conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Baudin Conservation Park

    Baudin Conservation Park is a protected area located on the north coast of Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island in South Australia about 2 kilometres south east of Penneshaw. It was proclaimed under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 in 2002. The conservation park is classified as an IUCN Category III protected area.

  • seddon conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Seddon Conservation Park

    Seddon Conservation Park is a protected area in South Australia located on Kangaroo Island. It was dedicated in 1971 to protect a representative sample of the lateritic plateau vegetation of the central part of the island.

  • mount taylor conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Mount Taylor Conservation Park

    Mount Taylor Conservation Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on Kangaroo Island in the gazetted locality of Newland. It was dedicated in 1970 primarily for the conservation of the rare triggerplant Stylidium tepperianum.

  • parndana conservation park kangaroo island location map
    National park

    Parndana Conservation Park

    Parndana Conservation Park is a protected area in South Australia located on Kangaroo Island. It was dedicated in 1968 for the protection of remnant native vegetation.

  • dudley conservation park kangaroo island location map
    Nature • Natural attraction • Protected area

    Dudley Conservation Park

    Dudley Conservation Park is a protected area in South Australia on the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island. It was dedicated in 1970 to conserve Kangaroo Island Narrow-leaved Mallee.

  • lesueur conservation park kangaroo island location map
    National park

    Lesueur Conservation Park

    Lesueur Conservation Park, formerly the Cape Hart Conservation Park and the Cape Hart National Park, is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia located on the Dudley Peninsula on Kangaroo Island.

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Day trips

Kangaroo Island – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Kangaroo Island, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Cape Borda (Flinders Chase National Park), Cape du Couedic Lighthouse (Flinders Chase National Park), Cape Spencer Lighthouse (Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park).

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Best Time To Visit Kangaroo Island

Learn when is the best time to travel to Kangaroo Island weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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January and April are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in February, March and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, November and December. While the coldest is in July, August and September.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Kangaroo Island?

The top attractions to visit in Kangaroo Island are:

What is the best time to visit Kangaroo Island?

January and April are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in February, March and December. The highest air temperature is in January, February, November and December. While the coldest is in July, August and September.

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