Kangaroo Island Australia – Nature Lovers’ Paradise

I had heard so many great things about Kangaroo Island in Southern Australia, so it was one of the must-see places for me when preparing our Australia trip itinerary. We spent four days on Kangaroo Island with the kids and it didn’t disappoint. Kangaroo Island has all the ingredients for a perfect family trip: beautiful nature, lots of wildlife, and plenty of space for kids to play and explore.

Kangaroo Island is not a place most people choose to visit if they only have a few weeks in Australia, but if you can, add it to your Australia trip itinerary, even if only for a day or two. It’s one of the most authentic places we visited in Australia. If you love pristine untouched nature and wildlife, you’ll love Kangaroo Island!

This post gives you a short overview of the best things to do on Kangaroo Island, our detailed 4-day Kangaroo Island itinerary with kids, and accommodation advice.

Kangaroo Island has a lot to offer for young and old. Since we only had a few days on the island and we were visiting with three young kids (3, 3 and 5 at that time), we obviously couldn’t see and do everything. We chose to explore fewer places rather than try to see everything – that’s just the small price you have to pay when traveling with young kids. In principle, you can see a lot more of Kangaroo Island in the same period of time than we did.

Top 10 Travel Destinations In Australia

1. Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is a vast expanse of land with majestic natural beauty and extremely rich culture. Visitors come to Kakadu to take surveys on wet lands to look for crocodiles and to take the best pictures of 275 species of birds or to admire the rock art of the earth Australian people. It is home to 68 species of mammals, more than 75 reptiles and more than 10,000 species of insects. Generations of Australian Aborigines have lived and protected this land for over ten thousand years. The close spiritual connection with this Aboriginal land of Australia has been shown in Kakadu’s world heritage list.

2. Great Barrier Reef, QLD

If you are a fan of dolphins, rays, brightly colored fish or giant turtles, the Great Barrier Reef will not disappoint you! This is truly a colorful kaleidoscope underwater, it is home to more than 1500 species of tropical fish and 400 types of corals. This marine park is more than 3000 kms long on the Qeensland coast. It is longer than the Great Wall of China and is also the only living thing visible from space!

3. Sydney, NSW

With just a ferry through Sydney Harbor you will have a magical experience, things that even locals never get bored. The towering sails of the Sydney theater and the magnificent Sydney Harbor Bridge rise above the turquoise sparkling waters as a pride of the people of Sydney. Schedule a visit to make sure you don’t miss this spot when traveling (or surfing) on ​​Bondi Beach and enjoy a cup of coffee at one of the beautiful locations where you can see the green waves and Smooth sand.

4. Uluru (Ayers Rock), NT

You may have seen photos of this place but it will be a completely different feeling when you see the sun rising over the red mac. Uluru is a huge rock formed in Kata Tjutu National Park. The rock belongs to the Anangu people and is a unique symbol of the Aboriginal people of Australia. But tourism is only a part, this is a great experience that you cannot miss.

5. Melbourne, Vic

Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city and the cultural center of this country. Discover hidden bars in the city center or open-air cafes on the small streets, sample food from famous restaurants, or enjoy performances in theaters. This is an international city that harmonizes creative arts with indigenous life and especially the home of the famous football Aussie Rules!

6. Tasmania

Tasmania – or ‘Tassy’ as the Australians call it – is an island of lush valleys; warm and quiet towns, villages and beaches as far as the horizon. The climate here is cool in the winter and the breeze in the summer should be an ideal place to avoid the sometimes scorching hot places in mainland Australia. With the extremely diverse strip of land, you can see lakes, valleys of the rainforest and even the wonderful white sand beaches, all in just one day!

7. Broome, WA

Located along Australia’s western beach, Broome is where the desert cuts to the sea. It has a tropical climate, is a warm and warm town, a great place to stop and relax. The people living in Broome are culturally diverse as Malaysians, Japanese, Chinese, Europeans and Aboriginal Australian cultures. This is what makes the town warm and different colors.

Broome is also the origin of Cable Beach. Imagine fine white sand with no end, clear turquoise waters and camel rides in the sunset, so you’ve come to Broome!

8. Kimberley Region

The land of adrenaline junkies who love the outback and wilderness of western Australia. Kimberley can only be reached in the dry season (from March to November). This is a vast swamp, 3 times the size of England. The rivers engrave their own image on the dusty red soil and tourists can enjoy sparkling swimming pools, beautiful canyons and impressive waterfalls.

9. Whitsunday Island

Just using the word ‘amazing’ cannot tell the whole beauty of the Whitsunday islands. Located right next to the Great Barrier Reef, the islands are a haven for activities like diving, reef fishing, water skiing, boating, paragliding, climbing, and more. Magnificent Whitehaven Beach is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, honored by white silica sands with turquoise waves crashing on the shore. On land (Airlie beach) is especially noisy at night.      

10. Barossa Valley, SA

Barossa is one of Australia’s largest wine growing regions and is home to ¼ of Australia’s wines, including some of the best known brands such as Jacob’s Creek, Penfolds and Wolf Blass. Located very convenient for travel, only 45 kms from the city of Adelaide northeast (Adelaide people love to talk about wine). And very interesting is that this area has a unique taste of Germany left by the Germans here since ancient times. You can ride a motorbike to visit about 50 wineries and have free wine tasting sessions right in front of the cellar, or you can also take a tour from Adelaide.