Kangaroos on your doorstep, koalas in the trees and sea lions on the beach: Kangaroo Island is an unparalleled animal paradise. It is located in the state of South Australia, around 13 kilometers from the mainland.
A remote place that inspires with its originality and celebrates nature as its main attraction. The magic of this place captivates you from the moment you step off the ferry or plane.
No traffic lights, no high-rise buildings, little traffic, hardly any tourists and lots to discover: The special features of Kangaroo Island have also been recognized by the world’s largest travel book publisher “Lonely Planet”, which voted the South Australian island number two of the hottest travel destinations in 2024 as part of its annual publication “Planet’s Best in Travel”.
One of the highlights of Kangaroo Island: the Seal Bay Conservation Park. A guided private tour (book in advance!) takes you right down to the beach, where Australian sea lions frolic in the sun or swim in the water just a few meters in front of you!
Another once-in-a-lifetime experience on Kangaroo Island is an encounter with a koala! They can be found everywhere in the eucalyptus trees, but if you want to get closer to them, visit the Wildlife Park in the heart of the island. There, visitors have the opportunity to hold a koala three times a day, where you can hold the fluffy animal in your arms for a few minutes and cuddle it.
Kangaroo Island, also known as the “Galapagos of Australia”, is not only a unique destination because of the many wild animals, but also because of the landscape. For example, the vast sand dunes of Little Sahara or the striking Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park – a huge group of rocks on a cliff, so surreally beautiful that you could imagine yourself in a Dali painting.
In addition to the wonderful wilderness, the island inspires with the relaxed lifestyle of the approximately 5,000 inhabitants. People have only been settling on the island since 1836, but more than 40 percent of Kangaroo Island is still completely untouched! To see the most secluded corners and get insider tips, guided day tours with local providers are highly recommended:
“Exceptional Kangaroo Island” (ask for Frank!) http://www.exceptionalkangarooisland.com/
or “Kangaroo Island Touring Company ” https://kangarooislandtouring.com.au/
Sundowner with kangaroos? With a bit of luck, you can enjoy such a special experience at the eco-luxury accommodation Oceanview Eco Villas, located in the north-east of Kangaroo Island. The stylish property is run by Australian couple Tim and Timsen Wendt. Because the couple have a big heart for animals, especially the island’s native kangaroos, the marsupials regularly visit the Oceanview Eco Villas, where they can be fed and sometimes even stroked! As if this alone wasn’t enchanting enough, a few kangaroos may hop past during the sunset event, which takes place just a few meters from the villas on the last evening as the highlight of the stay. Sitting on the cliff edge overlooking the ocean with a homemade “Kangaroo Island Spirits” cocktail in hand and watching the sun go down – priceless!
But not only animal-loving travelers will get their money’s worth at the Oceanview Eco Villas. Design lovers and sustainability fans will also be impressed by the feel’n’look of the two stylish villas with sea views. From the business card to the carpeting, everything has been selected with great attention to detail and comes from local businesses or is made from local (recycled) natural materials.
Anyone flying to Australia should plan a stopover in Singapore and spend a few days exploring this diverse metropolis. Let yourself be enchanted by the futuristic and fantastic buildings, extraordinary facilities and special museums.
Gardens by the Bay: During the day, visitors can walk through the huge park between the trees, which are up to 50 meters high (“Sky Walk”); in the evening, the green giants glow in bright colors and inspire the senses with an enchanting show of music and lights. https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/
Singapore Flyer: The Ferris wheel in the Marina Bay district promises great views of the city skyline and the 28 gondolas regularly host special events such as dinners and yoga classes. https://www.singaporeflyer.com/en
Marina Bay Sands: The complex on Singapore’s harbor of the same name is a hotel, casino and shopping mall all in one. World-famous: the 150-metre-long infinity pool on the roof garden of the building. It is also a wonderful place to enjoy a sundowner and then fall into one of the hotel’s wonderfully comfortable beds. Tip: Every evening, a free water and light show takes place on the plaza in front of the Marina Bay Sands overlooking the harbor. https://www.marinabaysands.com/
Singapore Sling: The legendary luxury Raffles Hotel, with its white marble arcades and gleaming teak verandas, has hosted kings and heads of state, Hollywood actors and world-class writers. Even today, you can live as stylishly as you eat in the city’s most historic hotel, which was named after Singapore’s founder, Sir Stamford Raffles, in 1887. There are five different restaurants to choose from within the white colonial building. Highly recommended: Take a seat in the Long Bar, where the famous Singapore Sling cocktail was invented, and enjoy it in style. https://www.raffles.com/singapore/
Museum of Ice Cream: A visit to the 5,600-square-metre (partly interactive) Instagram photo spots and an ice cream flat rate are included with a visit to the pink adventure world not far from the Botanical Gardens. https://www.museumoficecream.com/
