Kangaroo Island, Protected island in South Australia, Australia
Description
Kangaroo Island is a protected island in South Australia with more than 500 kilometers of coastline and landscapes ranging from sea cliffs to forested areas inland. The area stretches across wide expanses of beaches, sand dunes, rock formations, and low hills covered with native vegetation.
History
The island separated from the mainland around 10,000 years ago when rising sea levels flooded the land bridge. Later, the original inhabitants disappeared from archaeological records, and the area remained uninhabited until European exploration.
Culture
The island takes its name from the kangaroos that now roam freely across its grasslands and scrub. Visitors often see them grazing near roads or resting in the shade during the warmer hours of the day.
Practical
Ferries run regularly from Cape Jervis and take around 45 minutes to cross, while flights from Adelaide arrive in roughly 30 minutes. The terrain is best explored by travelers with their own vehicle, as public transport is limited and distances between sites can be large.
Did you know?
The Seal Bay Conservation Park allows visitors to observe wild Australian sea lions resting on the beach between their hunting trips at sea. The animals return regularly to the same stretch of coast and often lie close together in the sand.
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