Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Kangaroo Island (affectionately known as "KI" by locals) is a haven for eco-tourists. The Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia is home to Australia's third-biggest island, which attracts nature enthusiasts from all over the world with its stunning scenery and numerous species. It's also a popular gastronomy destination. Kangaroo Island promises no lack of photogenic scenes for photographers. From wide white-sand beaches lapped by azure oceans to high coastal cliffs, massive wind-sculpted boulders, rolling green hills, caves, sand dunes, and nature reserves, the landscapes are diverse.

Close encounters with wildlife like Australian sea lions, koalas, echidnas, penguins, and the island's namesake marsupials are among the top things to do on Kangaroo Island, with national parks and reserves protecting more than a third of the island.

The Kangaroo Island's natural assets are the focus of outdoor activities. On land, you can go on a wildlife safari or stroll one of the many walking routes that crisscross the national parks' diverse animals. You may swim, fish, surf, and sail in the crystal-clear waters. Kangaroo Island is also one of Australia's top temperate-water diving destinations, with numerous fish-rich cliffs and wrecks to discover.

Location: Great Australian Bight, South Australia, Australia

Entrance fee: N/A

Highlight: the Shores of Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, the Sand Dunes at Little Sahara, Kingscote, Caves at Kelly Hill Conservation Park,...

Best time to visit: June to August