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Adelaide and South Australia, the essence of the Land of Oz

2023-04-05T10:13:43.940Z


Gateway to the iconic Kangaroo Island and its island paradise, Adelaide and South Australia have established themselves as a preferred destination for foreign visitors, between gastronomic experiences, oenological sessions and immersion in one of the most famous natural sanctuaries. ...


Because it is home to an animal sanctuary as precious as it is coveted, Kangaroo Island is the essential getaway for any stay in Australia, whether you want to spend a few enchanting days there or a full week (almost) cut off from the world.

Because as preserved as it is, the island remains easily accessible from the city of Adelaide which, more than a base, offers a unique and unforgettable experience.

Adelaide, the vibrant heart of South Australia

Australia's wine capital, Adelaide is the ideal starting point for any exploration of the southern region of the country (including Kangaroo Island).

Colorful cultural events, a thriving gastronomic scene embellished with fine wine tasting rooms and trendy rooftops indeed outline a city life in tune with the times, with the advantage of offering a series of sunny beaches nearby. with a relaxed atmosphere.

The nerve center of world-renowned wine regions, Adelaide also allows you to explore the surrounding estates and taste Australia's best vintages in the middle of oceans of vines.

In the heart of indigenous lands

Known as 'Tandanya', the Adelaide Plains are the traditional lands of the Kaurna people which stretch from Port Broughton to Cape Jervis.

With the Adelaide Kaurna Walking Trail, which connects 17 important sites such as botanical gardens, museums and cultural centres, we follow in the footsteps of this Aboriginal people who shape the identity of this region.

In the city center, one can also visit the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute.

Finally, Adelaide makes it very easy to reach the unmissable wild paradise of Kangaroo Island by plane (thirty minutes) or by ferry from Cape Jervis (an hour and a half drive from Adelaide then a forty-five minute crossing).

Emu Bay - Kangaroo Island Tourism Australia

Kangaroo Island, nature in the wild

A natural sanctuary preserved from mass tourism and the third largest island on the Australian coast, Kangaroo Island is an essential getaway for all visitors to Australia, easily accessible from Adelaide.

Divided into seven micro-regions (Dudley Peninsula, American River, Kingscote, Heartland, North Coast, West End and South Coast), the island has countless national parks and nature reserves, the area of ​​which covers more than a third of the territory.

Refuge of Australian fauna, the latter is home to endemic species of kangaroos, koalas, wallabies but also, more surprisingly, penguins, fur seals or the very rare and majestic black cockatoo.

At Seal Bay, you can see the

Family of Koalas - Kangaroo Island Tourism Australia

A stopover at Flinders Chase

In the largest nature reserve on the island, Flinders Chase, you can admire the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, two must-see attractions, before coming across many endangered species: endemic birds and frogs, monitor lizards, but also the dunnart .

In terms of accommodation, we succumb to the luxury of the “eco-villas” of Oceanview or the comfort of the Southern Ocean Lodge, which intends to reopen its ecolodge at the end of 2023. Unless we prefer the intimacy of the bungalows of Wander which offer everything the standing of a suite overlooking the bay.

As for the Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island, it offers two-day all-inclusive packages (including gourmet meals and guided tours) that promise an unforgettable stay on the island.

Remarkables Rocks - Kangaroo Island Tourism Australia

Source: lefigaro

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