Kangaroo Island Holiday Lodges & Accommodation

Located approximately 112km south-west of Adelaide in South Australia, Kangaroo Island is the third largest island in Australia and can be easily accessed by plane or ferry. An area of scenic beauty with an abundance of wildlife, tranquil rivers, historic towns, and stunning beaches for diving, surfing, and sailing, make Kangaroo Island a fabulous holiday destination to visit and explore.

The island is about 150km long and has a population of a little over 4,000. Kangaroo Island features a wonderful array of natural beauty within its 540km of coastline. With plenty of things to see, do, and explore, from visiting the Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, Kelly Hill Caves, and Seal Bay, to snorkelling, surfing, fishing, bushwalking, and bird watching, there never seems to be a dull moment here.

You will find plenty of accommodation options to choose from on Kangaroo Island, including modest holiday cabins, modern beach apartments, luxury villas, and cosy lodges in the midst of nature. If you book self-catering holiday accommodation on Kangaroo Island, you'll have a great home base from which to enjoy all the sights and attractions this destination has to offer.

Getting to your Kangaroo Island Accommodation

There are two main options for getting to your accommodation on Kangaroo Island: by sea or by air. A ferry service runs between mainland South Australia and the island. Operated by SeaLink, the ferry departs from Cape Jervis for the short journey across the water. Cape Jervis can also be reached from Adelaide via the Southern Expressway and Main South Road. You can also take your car on the ferry, making it easy to get to Kangaroo Island and get around once you're there.

You can travel to Kangaroo Island by air from Adelaide and Melbourne, with Regional Express Airlines (REX) and QantasLink. Rex runs several flights per day in each direction, while Qantas offers a number of flights per week. These flights are short, convenient hops if you choose to use them.

What to eat on your Kangaroo Island holiday

The cuisine on Kangaroo Island is fresh, seasonal, and close to its source. During your stay, head to some of the island's popular cafes, restaurants, and wineries to try locally-produced cheeses, yogurt, wine, crayfish, and marron.

Kangaroo Island is also home to a pure Ligurian honey farm, Clifford's, where you can sample some of the best honey-flavoured ice creams. Kick-start your gastronomic adventure at Sunset Food and Wine. This bistro-style restaurant offers delicious seafood and fantastic local wine.

Savour oysters, marron, King George Whiting, and abalone at the Oyster Farm Shop, and award-winning sample gins at KI Spirits. Relax with a glass of wine while enjoying fabulous scenic views at Dudley Wines Cellar Door.

A visit to Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafoods in Kingscote is a must if you are looking to try authentic, fresh seafood. With something to suit everyone's taste, this spot offers seafood platters with fish, chips, salads, and other accompaniments.

Art and culture on Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is home to various galleries, art spaces, and studios where artists both create and exhibit their work. Fine Art Kangaroo Island and Kangaroo Island Gallery are ideal places to check out local paintings, photography, drawings, and handcrafted jewellery.

Learn about the first European settlement at Reeves Point in Kingscote. Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum exhibits photographs, memorabilia, and information related to the development of Kangaroo Island and surrounding districts.

Hope Cottage Museum is well worth a visit. It provides fascinating details about the rich heritage and unique history of Kangaroo Island. Don't miss the Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum in Penneshaw, which is home to models, photographs, and artefacts related to island's historic past.

Family holidays on Kangaroo Island

The island also has plenty to offer families travelling with kids. Children will enjoy fantastic wildlife, great fishing, swimming with marine animals, and picture-perfect beaches. With thriving and abundant wildlife all around Kangaroo Island, the kids will love the experience of seeing furry wallabies, cuddly koalas, and lovable sea lions.

Both adults and children alike might enjoy the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, where you can spend time with various animals in a fun and educational environment. Everyone in your family can learn something new during a guided tour of Island Beehive, where they can learn about Ligurian bees, visit the production factory, or sample the organic honey.

The Penneshaw Penguin Center is a scenic penguin education centre where guided tours are conducted every night by experienced guides. Taking the tour is considered the best way to see these elusive birds, and gain insight into their fascinating life cycle.

Discover Kangaroo Island's Wildlife

Kangaroo Island is host to a range of native animals. You'll probably encounter wallabies, bandicoots, and echidnas, whales and dolphins, of course, kangaroos! Thanks to the island's underdeveloped nature and a number of preserved native habitats, Kangaroo Island is regarded as one of the best places in Australia to see native wildlife. You're sure to come across many of these animals as you explore the island, or simply by your accommodation at one of the island's lodges.

To get up close and personal with a range of exotic and native animals, head to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Located in Duncan in the island's centre, the park features encounter experiences and interactive exhibits. Kangaroo Island is well-known for its seals, which can be seen all over the island's coastline. They can be seen particularly at Seal Bay and Admiral's Arch, which is home to a New Zealand fur seal colony.

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