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# Kangaroo Island 4×4 Tour, South Australia

> Kangaroo Island is a large island off Adelaide, South Australia, packed with Australian wildlife and dramatic landscapes including sea lions, fur seals, and the striking Remarkable Rocks formation. A two-day 4WD guided tour offers an immersive way to explore its national parks and coastline.

## Destination
Kangaroo Island, South Australia, located off the coast southwest of Adelaide.

## Getting there
A 30-minute flight from Adelaide to Kingscote (the island's largest town) with Regional Express operating twin prop aircraft. A ferry service is also available for those bringing their own car. 4x4 vehicles can be rented on the island.

## Why visit
The island concentrates many of Australia's iconic wildlife and natural attractions in one place, including sea lions, New Zealand fur seals, koalas, and extraordinary rock formations.

## What to see
- **Remarkable Rocks** — Granite boulders in Flinders Chase National Park resembling Henry Moore sculptures.
- **Admiral's Arch** — A rock arch in Flinders Chase National Park and habitat of around 6,000 New Zealand fur seals.
- **Seal Bay** — On the southern coast; guided boardwalk tours led by park rangers allow close encounters with a large sea lion colony.
- **Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary** — A sanctuary where koalas can be observed in their habitat.
- **Stokes Bay** — A beach with a unique rock entry point, accessible depending on the tides.

## What to do
- **4WD Guided Wilderness Tour** — Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours offers two-day 4WD tours with knowledgeable local guides.

## Good to know
Accommodation is available at Seascape Lodge on Emu Bay. Guided tours provide both local expertise and cooking, which independent car rentals do not.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Tour-Guide-Farmer-Greg-Roberts.jpg"
    caption: "Tour guide Greg Norman on his farm"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Lake-Binnowie-Farm-Kangaroo-Island-Australia.jpg"
    caption: "Lake on Greg's Binnowie farm"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Remarkable-Rocks-Kangaroo-Island-South-Australia.jpg"
    caption: "Remarkable Rocks - very impressive!"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Admiral-Arch-Boardwalk-Stairs-Kangaroo-Island-South-Australia.jpg"
    caption: "Boardwalk and stairs at Admiral Arch outlook"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Sea-Lions-at-Seal-Bay-Kangaroo-Island-South-Australia.jpg"
    caption: "Sea lions at Seal Bay"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Coalas-Kangaroo-Island.jpg"
    caption: "Coalas can also be observed in the wild"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/mimo/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Stokes-Bay-Beach-Entry-Point-Rocks.jpg"
    caption: "Stokes Bay beach access through rocks"
```