Top 10 things to do on Kangaroo Island 🦘🏝

a brown kangaroo hopping across a beach in australia

Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia, is a nature lovers paradise and the perfect getaway to find adventure or relax. There are endless places to explore, hike, eat, drink, and swim but don’t worry, we’ve picked the best things you must see on this island.

The top 10 things to do on Kangaroo Island:

  1. Swim with wild dolphins 

  2. Visit the teeny penguins of Penneshaw 

  3. Go on a self-drive winery tour 

  4. Sample the island's craft beer and gin 

  5. Pack a picnic and pick a hike 

  6. Stop and smell the roses lavender and enjoy a gourmet brunch at Emu Bay Lavender Farm 

  7. Indulge in Fresh Seafood

  8. Marvel at Remarkable Rocks

  9. Encounter Native Wildlife: Join a guided tour 

  10. Relax and Unwind on Kangaroo Island's pristine beaches


If you're a GP with Emergency skills, this location could be an amazing locum opportunity for you. With just two on-call shifts per week, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy all of the above on the island and make memories for life.

So what are you waiting for? Click here to request the practice profile. We'll send it to you along with the latest vacancies and don't forget to share with a colleague you think may be interested in visiting and working on this paradise island.

Things to know about Kangaroo Island:

  • Size: 4,416 skm, 155km long and 55km wide

  • Location: 13km/ 8miles from the coast of South Australia

  • Airport: Kingscote Airport

  • Travel time from mainland: 30minute flight or 45minute ferry

  • Wildlife: Koalas, kangaroos, sea lions and seals.


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