Welcome to Exceptional Kangaroo Island. If you want to enjoy extraordinary wildlife encounters, excellent local produce and warm hospitality, this large Island off the coast of South Australia is a destination without peer. With significant conservation reserved and few introduced plants and animals biologists refer to Kangaroo Island as "the closest to what temperate Australia was like at the time of European settlement."
The Island's diverse landscapes provide habitat for sealions, fur seals, endemic kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, platypus, goannas, 255 bird species (many rare or endangered), possums, bandicoots and even whales. Except for whales, which pass through in winter, these are present all year-round. Let the experienced team of travel planners and exceptional guides tailor a visit with small group or private touring which suits your interests.
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Environmental responsibility
As part of our commitment to sustainability we have developed a code of practice relating to our wildlife interactions which is available for your reference. We have also sought independent verification of our practices through Ecotourism Australia. This not-for-profit industry association promotes authentic, responsible and sustainable tourism in Australia through four certification programs. Ecotourism Australia assists tourism businesses reach best practice standards and deliver quality experiences to travellers with minimal impact on the environment. Please find out more about our advanced ecotourism accreditation
Why choose Exceptional Kangaroo Island?
Exceptional Kangaroo Island has received the following industry recognition:
- Winner of the biennial Australian Export Council Best Australian Tour Operator 2004, 2006
- Winner Ozzies Best Australian Experience - Palm Springs USA 2007
- Finalist Tourism Australia Opal Awards Best Australian Experience - Hunter Valley 2007
- Winner Tourism Australia Opal Awards Best Australian Experience - Malibu USA 2008
