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Abounding in natural beauty and teeming with native flora and fauna, Kangaroo Island is a nature lover’s dream cruise destination. Located just 15 kilometres from the South Australian mainland, the island is regarded by many as Australia’s “Galápagos”, and with good reason: No other place allows you to walk amongst endangered Australian sea lions, watch kangaroos feed, and catch a glimpse of a shy platypus - all in one day!
Venture into the heart of this incredible wildlife sanctuary on a P&O Shore Tour, which will take you by land or sea to the most beautiful sites on the island. Sample local delicacies on a Kangaroo Island food and wine tour, or wander on foot through Flinders Chase National Park to discover the island’s two most popular landmarks, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Shaped by the ocean, wind, and time, these stunning geological phenomena epitomise the untamed wilderness and beauty of this unmissable island cruise destination.
Native wildlife thrives on every part of Kangaroo Island, from the coastlines to the untamed bushland at its centre. Experience all the highlights and major attractions on the Kangaroo Island in a Day Shore Tour, which will take you to Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to a protected colony of Australian Sea Lions. Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll observe these intriguing creatures in their natural environment of sand dunes, beaches, and the sea. Then, set off for the island’s unspoiled south coast, a long, crescent shaped beach considered by many as one of the best in Australia.
For a water-based adventure, book the Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari tour and circle the island’s rugged coastline. Calling into Dolphin Cove, Cuttlefish Bay, Kangaroo Head, and Snapper Point, you may encounter pods of bottlenose and common dolphins, or see colonies of New Zealand fur seals and Australian sea lions resting on the shore. And don’t forget to look to the skies, where you may see seabirds including Wedge-tailed Eagles, Osprey, and mighty Sea Eagles.
Fancy yourself a foodie? You’ll fall in love with Kangaroo Island’s local produce, which is a smorgasbord of fresh, organic food including luscious local Ligurian honey, just-caught seafood, and cheese made from sheep’s milk. Eat your way around the island on the Tempting Tasting Trail Shore Tour, which will give you a chance to sample the most delectable local delicacies.
Visit Clifford’s Honey Farm to sample world-famous Ligurian Bee honey, before paying a visit to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and Emu Bay Lavender Farm to whet your appetite on lavender scones and local apple cider. Then, sample the Island’s finest homegrown ales at the Drunken Drone Brewery and cap your day off with a wine tasting at a local clifftop cellar door with sensational views of the coastline.
P&O Cruises offers a number of departures that call at Kangaroo Island. Cruise from Melbourne on a 4-night One Stop Short Break, 5-night Southern Getaway, or 8-night A Taste of Tasmania to stop in at this unique island sanctuary, or hop aboard the Southern Getaway from Adelaide.
Population
4,417 (2011 census)
Language
English
Government
Democratic
Currency
Australian Dollar
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Have a sweet tooth? Kangaroo Island is one of the last places on earth where you’ll find pure Ligurian honey. If you prefer savoury flavours, there’s also delicious local olive oil, smoked fish, sauces, and marinades, as well as cheeses and yoghurts to sink your teeth into. You can also tuck into natural and farmed seasonal oysters, prawns, crayfish, whiting, snapper, and the famous freshwater marron.
Head to Raptor Domain to watch amazing inflight displays and get up close and personal with Wedge-tailed Eagles, Kookaburras, Tawny Frogmouths, and more at our interactive shows.