Hostel · Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Central Backpackers (Kingscote)
9.3
172 reviewsCentral location, budget-friendly, communal kitchen ($25–35/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$25–35
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
Passport · AustraliaSouth Australia
Kangaroo Island
South Australia · Australia
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- A day
- ~A$110
- Best
- Mar–May, Sep–Dec
- Dorms from
- A$25
OverviewPage 2
Off the beaten track
Why Kangaroo Island
- See native Australian wildlife up close in the wild — koalas, kangaroos, sea lions, penguins
- Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch are iconic geological formations
- Uncrowded beaches with crystal-clear water
Kangaroo Island (KI) is Australia's third-largest island, sitting 13 km off the coast of South Australia. It is a wildlife sanctuary where you can see kangaroos, koalas, sea lions, fur seals, echidnas, and penguins in their natural habitat without the crowds of a zoo. The island also features dramatic coastal rock formations, bushland, eucalyptus-oil distilleries, and local produce including honey and gin. The 2019–2020 bushfires devastated parts of the island, but recovery has been remarkable.
Where to stay in Kangaroo Island
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- KIKangaroo Island Central Backpackers (Kingscote)
9.3 · A$25–35 dorm · central location, budget-friendly, communal kitchen ($25–35/night)
- KIKangaroo Island Backpackers (Penneshaw)
7.6 · A$25–35 dorm · 100m from ferry terminal, dorms and privates, social lounge ($25–35/night)
- OBOceanfront Backpackers (Penneshaw)
7.5 · A$30–40 dorm · steps from ferry, views of Backstairs Passage ($30–40/night)
- KIKangaroo Island YHA (Penneshaw)
7.1 · A$28–38 dorm · 10% discount for YHA members, close to Penguin Centre ($28–38/night)
Hostel · Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island Backpackers (Penneshaw)
7.6
143 reviews100m from ferry terminal, dorms and privates, social lounge ($25–35/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$25–35
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Kangaroo Island
Oceanfront Backpackers (Penneshaw)
7.5
399 reviewsSteps from ferry, views of Backstairs Passage ($30–40/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$30–40
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island YHA (Penneshaw)
7.1
53 reviews10% discount for YHA members, close to Penguin Centre ($28–38/night).
- Dorm bed
- A$28–38
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Kangaroo Island
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- SL
- SA
- SH
- SV
Water
Swim at Vivonne Bay - VC
- VR
- WP
Tours · Kangaroo Island
See Australian sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park
See Australian sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park (guided tour $37 AUD)
- Price
- A$37
Nature · Kangaroo Island
Spot koalas in the wild along Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary trails
Tours · Kangaroo Island
Visit Clifford's Honey Farm and taste Ligurian honey unique to KI
Tours · Kangaroo Island
Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park
Visit Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park (park entry $12 AUD)
- Price
- A$12
Tours · Kangaroo Island
Watch little penguins return to shore at dusk at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre
Getting to Kangaroo Island
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