Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island after Tasmania and Melville Island. It is 112 kilometres (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide at the entrance of Gulf St Vincent, in the state of South Australia. There are four significant settlements on the island, with Kingscote being the biggest.
Visitors to Kangaroo Island will experience an abundance of wildlife, natural scenery and wild beaches. The cliffs and bays can be spectacular, and there are interesting geological formations along the south, the most popular to visit being Admirals Arch and the Remarkable Rocks.
Popular attractions include the KI Penguin centre and the New Zealand Fur Seals which can be seen under Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park.
Things to see and do
* Wildlife
* Sea Bay – seal watching
* Remarkable Rocks
* Lighthouses
* Island tour
Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language – English
Population – 4,300 approx
Land Area – 4,405 km²
Time – GMT plus ten hours
Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centered below Australian style
International Country Telephone Code – 61
Port Location – The port is located at Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island.
Travel Links – Kangaroo Island is accessible by ferry from Cape Jervis. There are also flights available from Adelaide with Regional Express (REX).