The country-continent of Australia is in itself an amazing amalgamation of various landscapes and offers immense diversity in both its flora and fauna.

The unique characteristics of the Australian outback along with its unique diversity make it one of the hottest holiday destinations on the planet. It offers a unique opportunity to travel an entire continent without having to deal with the hassles of crossing national borders and while tours in Australia promise all the regular ‘hit spots’, there are hidden gems and lesser-known attractions that will leave you spellbound.

Some 112km Southwest of the busy city of Adelaide lies Australia’s third largest island and it offers tourists with amazing bio-diversity, plenty of intriguing sights and sounds and a retreat that will charm you with its rustic beauty and still untouched natural grandeur. The Kangaroo Island may not be renowned internationally as much as the other popular tourist spots Down Under, but it does not pale in comparison to any of those. Consisting of soaring cliffs, dense forests, flourishing wetlands, vast beaches and even fascinating stretches of sand dunes, it captures the spirit of Australia in a tiny capsule.

Easily accessible both via airways and waterways, this is a wonderful getaway from the bustling pace of a big city like Adelaide and  sporting Flinders Chase National Park, Seal Bay Conservation Park and many other protected reserves, it is clad with natural goodness. Apart from the fascinating wildlife of the island that includes penguins and seals among many more, you can explore some breathtaking cliffs and rock formations in the form of Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, explore deep into the heart of the island with caving activities, kick back at Vivonne Bay and admire the vast stretches of sand dunes at ‘Little Sahara’.

The delights of Pure Ligurian Honey and the local exquisite culinary ensure that you are left craving for more of Kangaroo Island. Great food and wine, lonely white beaches that offer privacy and a chance to be close to nature, make this location a memorable holiday indeed.

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