Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island is a large island located off the coast of South Australia. It is known for its unique wildlife and natural landscapes, making it an important destination for tourism and conservation in the region.
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Kangaroo Island (Kaurna: Karta Pintingga, lit. 'Island of the Dead'), known colloquially as KI, is Australia's third-largest island, after Tasmania and Melville Island. It lies in the state of South Australia, 112 km (70 mi) southwest of Adelaide. Its closest point to the mainland is Snapper Point in Backstairs Passage, which is 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Receiving over 200,000 visitors annually, Kangaroo Island is one of Australia's most popular travel destinations, and was ranked as the second-best travel destination globally by Lonely Planet in 2024. The island has several nature reserves to protect the remnants of its natural vegetation and native animals, with the largest and best-known being Flinders Chase National Park at the western end. It is particularly known for the abundance of sea lions at Seal Bay, and for its population of little penguins.