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All of Australia is magnificent. No doubt. But Kangaroo Island definitely tops the list of magnificent places in Australia. About 70 miles southwest of Adelaide (off the coast, of course), you'll find this gem of an island. In addition to brilliant azure waters, white-sand beaches, vibrant green trees and even the occasional red-rock scenery, there are actually kangaroos hopping around on this island. Considering a locum tenens assignment in Australia? Put Kangaroo Island on your bucket list.
Take a guided 4WD tour
There are all sorts of tours you can take on Kangaroo Island. We recommend one of these for a great introduction to the island. Choose between the Seal Bay Tour (an in-depth, adventurous, beachside look at endangered sea lions) and the Flinders Chase Tour (wind-carved rocks known as Remarkable Rocks and a sweeping arch known as Admirals Arch grace this national park). Or take the Best of Kangaroo Island Tour and get the best of both worlds.
Hanson Bay Sanctuary Tour
Go by day or night to discover a world of kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, bats, echidnas and even possums. We suggest the nocturnal walk at Hanson Bay Sanctuary. Not only do you get to see these amazing animals up close you also get an unforgettable view of the clear night sky in the Southern Hemisphere.
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari
After you've toured the island take to the seas for an ocean safari tour. You'll depart from Penneshaw in Christmas Cove. From there you'll be on the water for 75 minutes. That's over an hour of witnessing dolphins, seals and southern right whales (seasonal). All the while majestic birds fly overhead. You might even be able to spot a white-bellied sea eagle.