Kangaroo Island. Just the thought brings up images of idyllic coastlines, abundant wildlife and of course the iconic KI SeaLink ferry.  But to be honest, we’ve never taken the kids and think it’s long overdue!
Sure I’d been before, many years ago BK (before kids) and that was hardly sightseeing – we came, we camped and we left.  And with so many friends repeatedly saying they’d love to go to Kangaroo Island or have been meaning but never made it got me thinking…
I was brainstorming with my husband Jason on locations to take the kids as we had some ‘research’ to do with our Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Kangaroo Island kept coming to mind and, to be honest, a trip to the island sounded like a match made it heaven as it offers an adventurous holiday for families with kids of all ages and that’s exactly what we were looking for!
Thanks to the great folk SeaLink Kangaroo Island, before we knew it there were ferry fares booked and our weekend on the island was fast approaching. A weekend I hear you say? Yes I know, you need SO much more than a weekend to discover this great island (at least 4 or 5 days would be fab). Unfortunately though our time was limited and we’re always up for a jam-packed adventure! With that in mind we packed up the car and off we went!
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We arrived just under an hour from leaving Adelaide and promptly checked in and received our ferry tickets. The kids were super excited as they saw the ferry approaching the dock and soon enough we were boarding the ferry while Jason patiently lined up in the Pajero Sport to be ushered onto the boat and prepare for our trip across.
SeaLink Kangaroo Island operate two large car and passenger ferries up to 12 times a day in peak period and can accommodate cars, caravans, trailers, campervans, motorbikes and trucks. Not forgetting foot-traffic as well, it’s the connection between the island and the mainland.  If you’re wanting to get to Kangaroo Island but don’t have your own wheels, Coach Connection services operate between Adelaide and the SeaLink Ferry Terminal at Cape Jervis and again from the Penneshaw Ferry Terminal and American River & Kingscote.
It was perfect timing to enjoy sunset as the ferry departed for her 6pm sailing and we quickly took our seat inside, ready for the 45 minute trip across to the island. The sailing across was pretty smooth with only a slight swell so we were all happy campers on arrival! 😉
Pretty soon we’d reached the dock at Penneshaw and our adventures on Kangaroo Island had begun. Our accommodation was a short 40 minute drive to Kingscote so we wasted no time in heading for our home away from home for the next few days and settled in for the night.
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We had arranged to stay in a cute self contained cabin at Kangaroo Island Cabins just out of Kingscote. The cabin was really well setup and actually quite spacious, sleeping up to 5. With two young kids it hands-down beat a hotel room – plenty of room to move and with 2 separate bedrooms (both doubles – one with a single bunk overhead), a bathroom and lounge/dining area, there was plenty of space for the kids without them going stir-crazy (and for you to enjoy yourselves long after they’ve gone to bed!). There was also a small balcony/deck and LOADS of green space (and wildlife) to enjoy around the cabins. 2 bedroom cabins start at $135 per night!
Master 4 wasted no time in dragging out the Lego for a quick building session before bed. Clearly he was loving his new surrounds and settled in fast!
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Our first stop of the morning was a guided tour of Seal Bay.  Judging by what we’re wearing it’s easy to see it wasn’t the sunniest of mornings however we didn’t let that dampen our spirits and thank goodness we didn’t – this was a showstopper! (see what I did there?!) 😉
Our tour guide explained to us how the sea lions come up into the dunes to escape the wind, especially at night so first up their job is to locate them in the sand dunes and how they head up and take shelter in the swales. We spotted quite a  few along the way and thought that was amazing … until we got to the beach. Oh what a sight to behold. Truly breathtaking. There they were, dozens and dozens of seals and sea lions lazing on the beach (with other cheeky males chasing the females around).
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A few minutes up the road was Raptor Domain, a must-see destination for any KI visitor! It’s an up close and personal visitor experience with various shows involving snakes, spiders, scorpions, lizards and some pretty incredible birds of prey.
We got closer than I would have liked in the ‘Venom Pit’ with a Funnel Web Spider, Brown Snakes, Tiger Snakes and even scorpions! The boys loved it (and as much as I kept stepping away from the enclosure) I have to say I did too!
After the snake and reptile show, we headed across after a short break to their outside pavilion for the ‘In Flight’ show to meet and learn about their birds of prey. Wow! What an experience!
They started with a magpie that was super tame, followed by a few owls and then started moving into different birds including xxx, xxx and the big grand daddy – the xxx eagle! Â It was a really interactive show and great for the kids as they tried to encourage each of the children to get up and hold/pat a bird. Â As you can see James (below) was no shybird and held about 3 different types of birds throughout the show.
It’s the small things that make for magical family experiences and judging by the big grin on his face below, I think this one will go up there as one of them!
As time went on the birds got bigger and BIGGER until eventually we met the grandaddy of all birds of prey, the Wedge Tail Eagle! After some pretty impressive manouvres it was time for those of us in the audience to hold one if we wanted to (additional charge towards upkeep of the birds). Jason didn’t hold back and the sheer weight and magnitude of this beautiful creature was incredible.
Raptor Domain was an awesome experience and highly recommended. You can easily spend 2-3 hours here!
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Not even 10 minutes further down the road was Little Sahara, run by KI Outdoor Action. Completely out of nowhere you’ll discover a series of huge sand dunes nestled into the landscape and what goes hand in hand with sand dunes?  A sandboard!  We grabbed one and headed up to the dunes with the kids. Well you know how it feels walking in loose sand, let me just tell you it was a GREAT workout just getting to the bottom of the dunes! They also offer quad biking and kayaking adventures too!
I stayed down the bottom for the first ride down to capture the squeals and cheers on the way down. I did have my heart in my mouth the first time round watching all 3 of them slide down the dune at the same time but quickly relaxed when I realised it was pretty harmless fun (within reason!) 😉
Pretty soon the boys were begging me to come to the top and join them and Jason convincing me that it was just STUNNING from the top so I gave it everything I got and climbed to the top. Once I was up there WOW! I was so impressed – just a stunning vista and the most amazing feeling!
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It looks like you all had an awesome time. I never realised Kangaroo Island had so much to offer and Remarkable Rocks looks….remarkable. Great photos!!!
Kangaroo Island looks like SO MUCH fun, have never been before and you have certainly got my ‘taste buds’ tingling with excitement. Love to bring my 2 kids there during school holidays!
Love getting close to nature with the kids!!
Family fun time, which is fabulous at Kangaroo Island
Family Fun – OMG – what else do Mums and dads want. Looked like an amazing adventure
Love the look of surfing the sand dunes. Would love to do that with my boys. The honey and scones would feel great in my belly as well
I can only imagine as I have only seen the lovely pictures you have put on this site. I can see the twins having a ball, they would use up so much energy they would go to sleep immediately for a change.
looks like great quality fun family time 😉
The entire trip looked fantastic, think my kids would love it all. The sand dunes seem like awesome fun
Great story
I loved all of it- showcasing a great Aussie adventure- from the views of admiral arch, too honey at the beehive, to surfing the sand dunes or up close to the reptiles. My two kids would love it. Family friendly fun.
What a great idea for a family holiday. Would love to check out Kangaroo Island
I love Seal Bay as it’s great to get close to nature
The natural beauty, the different activities for every liking…and a chance to overcome my fear of snakes too 🙂
I love the fact that you were able to do so much as a family!
I have always wanted to go but have never been able to afford it.
I think my kids would love any of the activities but especially the ones with animals involved- seal bay and the raptor domain would be a hit with our family!
I love that you fit all of that into a weekend!!
I like the sound of Kangaroo Island Wildlife park and the Seal Bay!
I loved the Sheep Dairy vest because I love gourmet food straight from the source!
I love that everything you did was child friendly and you were able to fit a lot in and everyone looked like they enjoyed themselves
Nature at its best
I loved that there was so many fun, family inclusive activities. And what a gorgeous place!!!
What a family friendly destination, we are always looking for kid friendly places. Kangaroo island ticks all the right boxes!
I love that you got to spend so much quality time with the kids going on some incredible adventures.
I LOVE the fact that your all smiling, it says it all… Looks like your family had a ball!..
The photos are making me envious, especially Stokes Bay & Little Sahara, would live to race my kids down those dunes!…
Yes the sand dunes were amazing and brought out the big kid in all of us! 😉
I love that there is so much to do on Kangaroo Island and something for everyone.
I love the getting up close and personal with all of the magnificent wildlife! It’s so much more beneficial for kids to be able to touch and feel animals, rather than just seeing them from a distance 🙂
Kangaroo island wildlife park looks great for the kids
Such diverse and unspoilt nature so close to home.
Ive never actually been there but i would love to and experience it all with my son esp all the wildlife
So Many things to see and do. Ideal for every member of the family.
I like the many activities which are family friendly. Ideal holiday for every family member.
Heard so much about how un-spoilt it is and always wanted to visit.
I went such a long time ago before children and camped but had an amazing time. Seeing wildlife everywhere and up close is my best memory. We’d love to go to KI again with our family. We were planning on going on our 10 year olds birthday in November so the opportunity to win a trip would be amazing.
I love KI for the beauty and wildlife. I think our kids would love the experience to go and see all the kangaroos and wallabies in their natural habitat. Explore the beaches and see the Seals at Seal Bay.
I loved that you had so much fun as a family at all off the wonderful natural sites & with the special wildlife that KI has to offer. This trip will be one the kids will always remember.
It looked like such a fun family holiday! Would love the opportunity to take my family here. What a great experience for the kids..and the parents!
The entire trip looked fantastic. The Kangaroo Wildlife Park looks fantastic and the sand dunes. This would be an amazing holiday to win.
Wonderful untouched beauty, great for the kids to get back to nature really looks like a fab family holiday
I loved the wide variety of activities and how you all reconnected as a family and to the spectacular nature of Kangaroo Island.
Something for everyone and all of it fun!
What’s not to love? So many places to explore…natural fun outdoors in the wilderness. A money can’t buy experience!
Kangaroo Island looks amazing with all the native wildlife and something to do for all the family. Awesome prize.
What a magical experience for the whole family. So much to see and do and all so natural and in Australia.
Yes such a beautiful island and right in our own back yard!
My girls would go crazy wild and what better place to do that?
Have never been there but would love to take my girls
The trip to the bee farm looked like so much fun with something for everyone’s ages
Thanks Lisalou! We had a blast. It was truly amazing and a really great opportunity to bond as a family 😀
Seen them in documentaries and in oops but never for real and would just love to see seals. Seal bay would be a once in lifetime experience that’s for sure. I’d “seal” it with a kiss!
The natural beauty and things to do. It looks beautiful and so much fun.
I think the Raptors would be amazing and I’d love to see Stokes Bay…..and also have a feed at the Rockpool Cafe….I’ve never been to Kangaroo Island but after reading your article it’s now a must do on my bucket list
Honey tasting, would be sweet!
I loved the Remarkable Rocks and the Boys would Love the Raptor Domain!
The photos look amazing…and I bet the sights and scenery would be even more impressive to experience for oneself.
The wildlife and the great outdoors, looks like a great adventure for families
I have never been but would love to
It’s been on our bucket list for years, my husband is from SA but has never been to the Island, the trip looked awesome, everything to keep our 2 active boys busy and happy, especially the sand dunes
Oh they’ll love it!
Visiting Seal Bay Conservation Park
It’s not often you get an opportunity to get up close and personal with sea lions, but at this bay, the home of Australia’s third-largest colony of sea lions, you can watch them play in their natural environment not much more than a couple of arm lengths away.
Wildlife and exploring the island, filled with natural beauty.
Everything!!! But mr 5 would most love the raptors
a beautiful place to explore nature and take in all the scenery and natural beauty. great place for a family holiday our girls would love the sea lions and wildlife park.
Everything seemed like it be amazing to see but my kids would love the raptor domain the best and it sounds awesome too
Love the sneaky walk through the rocks yo a secret beach. That was the icing on the Kangaroo Island adventure for our peeps.
The Sea Lions would be awesome to see up close. Also all the scenery would be amazing to see on some lovely family walks!
The whole thing! It brings back so many memories of my childhood trips to Kangaroo Island. I went to all of those places and spent many hours wandering around Kingscote with my siblings and cousin. Such a beautiful place to get away to!
I am sure my grandsons would really love the raptors and the sea lions and I would love wandering around exploring with them also
Little cutie pies 🙂
My kids love animals and beaches. The Kangaroo Island has astonishing beaches, magnificent sea lions and famous food producers. It is a perfect family holiday destination for everyone.
I love all the photos, the kids look sooooo happy. The wildlife and scenery are magnificent. I’m envious of the time you all had.
Stokes Bay sounds exactly the spot to forget the world and concentrate on my family.
Wow! It looks like your family had lots of fun. My family have never been to kangaroo Island before and this would be a great opportunity to experience this magnificent place with my family.
We’ve never visited before so I’d love to take my husband and 2 kids on a well earned family holiday and experience a new adventure
Your whole trip looked like so much fun. KI has such beautiful scenery and wildlife. Your kids look like they were having an absolute ball ☺
I last went to KI when I was pregnant with my first child (now 9). We still managed to do and see lots of great things and I would love to go back there with my kids and show them the animals (especially the seals).
I loved that there is so much to do as a family. My little family would have a great time. My kids would especially love the ferry trip.
Going to Kangaroo Island has been in our bucket list adventure to see the wild seals!
KI seems perfect for a fun family adventure & it appears that your family had a ball especially sliding down the sand dunes.The Raptor Domain looks amazing & an obvious highlight for your whole family. My boys would love getting up close & personal with the eagles too.
The whole adventure looks and sounds amazing, at awesome family bonding time. What I love the most was the holiday was the visit to the beehive and wildlife park. With my kids I always like showing and teaching them about nature.
looks like it was an amazing opportunity to have a fun family holiday . I had never heard of Stokes Bay , but after your description that’s on my must see list!
Just the amasing sights & how family friendly it is
I love seeing your children’s smiling faces! They look like they had a ball!
The stunning beaches, they are picture-perfect!
I love that it is a wonderful place for exploring. Nature and exploring always guarantees a smile on my boys faces! A great place to discover!!
Penguin feeding! Who doesn’t love penguins! I saw it when I was young, one of my earliest memories – I am dying to take my little girl to see them and to feed the wallabies too – she will love it.
The memories! We went to Kangaroo Island when we’d been married 6 months – pre kids. Our best man is a farmer on the island and we went to visit with them. All these photos – the scenery, the descriptions… it brings back the joy of that time spent with great friends. We plan to return – for more than two days (!) and spend time with our kids exploring these same areas while also spending quality time with quality friends. Thanks for the memories 🙂
I love seeing the happy faces and wonderful memories these experiences gave to your family.
It sounds like a fantastic holiday destination for the family, definitely one that we’d like to try out soon!
Without a doubt, your visit to Seal Bay. For me that is the quintessential & defining part of any family holiday to KI.
The huge amount of nature and nature in perfect condition!
Seal Bay & just the natural beauty of the Island. Our family
love animal’s & nature.
Sounds like the perfect holiday for my family since my son also adores animals and reptiles and to see sea lions as well would be a bonus as we could not see any seals on our last trip to Phillip Island which was a bit of a disappointment.
All the animal activities are lovely to see! I’ve never been to Kangaroo island and would love to see it’s wildlife, especially seals if I could 🙂
Seal Bay. I find seals such beautiful and fascinating creatures!
Have always wanted to visit Kangaroo Island – looks like a great family destination!
My husband and little dare devil daughter would love Little Sahara! Looks like so much fun!
Looks like such an amazing place to explore nature with kids.
I loved seeing the kids interact with the animals, my daughter would love that
Spending precious time together as a family. Making memories together is what it is all about! Looks amazing!
Amazing destination, for food and family fun. You all like liked you had a wonderful time.
the Dune rides looked like incredible fun
laughter and adventure for everyone
Looks amazing, I’d love to take my family there
Kangaroo Island looks like an amazing place. From being on the ferry to exploring the country side, my little family would love it as much as you have.
My family love outdoor adventures. We definitely want to visit Kangaroo Island.
I love the fact that activieties at Kangaroo Island are either involving animals or outdoor. I know for sure my son will love love love the raptor, where he got to meet spiders and snakes. As for me and hubby, we’d love to try the sand dunes.
I struggle with the best bit because it all sounded amazing and fun. But if I had to choose it was the smiles of your boys faces on the sand dunes. I did like your expressions when holding the python yhough. Sounded like a wonderful family holiday in a spectacular destination with lasting memories.
Looks amazing. Love how there are so many activities to do as a family and in nature…in a world of technology its so important to get kids outside enjoying what nature offers like the sanddunes and remarkable rocks and all the animals (seals and reptiles). KI is on top of my list of places to go just havnt been able to yet.
Went to KI years ago, would be great to take the kids now – they’d love it. One of the most beautiful places in the world?
Would love to go and experience natural wildlife and unspoilt beauty literally a stones thrown away , within my beautiful state , so much to do , and learn .. A family get together with lasting memories to cherish
I love that you taught your boys to jam so much into 2 days of life. Life is too short not to do that every day so it’s a great skill they can forever use!
so many things to do! i never realised there were so many activities….my kids would love it
I was a kid when I went, had a bad experience as the beach shack my parents had rented had mice in it on our arrival. So I would to take my son and get hands on with the awesome stuff you’ve shown us on your family trip, sightseeing, wildlife, food it looks amazing!!
The Raptor visit, I know my son will just LOVE to do that! I spent a lot of time at KI as a kid myself and haven’t been back in so many years, only once as an adult. I can’t wait to take my son as explore!
I would love to go on a family holiday. It’s been a crazy year so far and just spending time with the family would be amazing. It has everything. Beach, wildlife, nature and so many activties for the kids. It would be a dream come true.
WOW looks like there is SOOOO much to do there, my daughters would LOVE it.. not to mention the hubby and me….
My husband and I have been looking at a family holiday at Kangaroo Island for my 40th birthday this year, as we don’t have a lot of spare money and cannot get a lot of time off from work. I have been doing some research and found it hard to find reviews of the accommodation and activities at Kangaroo Island for families with very young children. I loved the review. It looks beautiful and I think my kids will love the raptor visit and the beautiful beaches.
I have never been, It looks like an amazing place
I loved KI last time I visited with university. the scenery is fantastic and I would love to take my family as they have never been. I want to share my experience and show my children the joys of what the outside world has to offer.
I loved that your family had so much fun with quality bonding time in such an idyllic location and that you shared these treasured moments – It bought back many childhood memories for me and I would love to experience these wonderful moments with my young family. Also, thank you for demonstrating how the simple things in life are the most important especially in a world that is so fast paced and where natural beauty and quality time is often overlooked.
We loved your Kangaroo Island visit because you let us know how easy it is to get there and how we all could enjoy it. It’s only a sea link away from the best adventure we could possibly experience.
I would love to follow in your footsteps, we have never been, but it sounds amazing
Have always wanted to go to KI with the family, this would make it truly amazing.
This would be amazing
I went with my family when I was about 12 and would love to experience it with my daughter.
Looks like such an amazing place to explore nature with kids!!!
I would love to go and explore kangaroo island with my kids as it looks like such a beautiful place and I’ve always wanted to go.
The whole experience is amazing, the beaches are the hi light for me. So pretty.
I love that it’s suitable for any age, but most of all that it’s a holiday that brings the family back to nature, to enjoy quality time together experiencing and exploring a little paradise creating strong bonds and memories to last a lifetime!
There is so much to do for the kids and the adults. To see the reptiles up close and personal plus see majestic eagles and other birds of prey, play on the sand dunes of Little Sahara and I love quad bikes and would love to try kayaking. So much to keep everyone occupied. More than I ever expected – definitely a must visit.
Looks like a fab place to discover nature at its finest with the kids!
Love your family’s holiday story. It would be a wonderful opportunity visiting the Kangaroo Island with my family.
Loved that so much of your time was outdoors!! Looks amazing
We asked the kids and it’s a toss up between 2! Seal Bay (our son has been asking for some time if he can meet a seal – go figure!) … And the other favourite from your visit was Raptor Domain as our daughter (actually all of us!) would like to get up close to a wedge-tail eagle! The hands-on experience with the wildlife really appeals to us and we would love the chance to take part in something like that!
on a mission to see Australia and your photos make it look like it would be an awesome adventure for our outdoor loving boys
I absolutely LOVED the amazing time you all had as a family, while EVERYONE enjoyed the whole trip!! We would LOVE to enjoy a holiday where we were all spending quality time together, sightseeing and everyone having a great time making precious memories 🙂 <3
What a fantastic representation of a fun adventurous holiday to please kids and adults. I did not realise there was so much to do on KI so will definitely get over there one day!
How fantastic that so much can be done in such a short period of time. A great lot of unique memories in such a small space. Love it!
I haven’t been to KI since I was little and I would love to share this trip with my own family. KI is jammed packed with beautiful wildlife and scenery. KI Wildlife Park would be my highlight exploring a gorgeous beach and coastline – how awesome and breathtaking! Would ideally like to share this experience with all my friends and family.
I went to KI as a young teenager with my family, 20 something years later I have been reminiscing about it and would love to take my kids back… I remember the remarkable rocks, seal bat, the little Sahara desert… Great memories always stay!
such a fantastic holiday with the family. I loved so many memories made with the kids. It would be a wonderful opportunity to take the kids on an adventurous holiday
I loved reading about the fun and adventures that can be had on Kangaroo Island with the family. I love seals so that would have to be my favourite
LOVED seeing you hoilding that python! Don’t know if I could do it…………..better head to Kangaroo Island and find out…………..maybe………….. 🙂
….and not an Ipad or Iphone in sight ! And if they come out just bury them in Little Sahara.
Your adventures look great, kangaroo island looks like a great place to teach your children about the good things in life, nature and to get away from all the technology.
I’d love to take my family here, to show my 3yo more of that natural things in life and because we have never been on a holiday as a family nor by ourselves in over 10 years, it would be great to get away together.
Loved the part on Stokes Bay. Looks like you loved the serenity and i would someday love to go there too
What a fantastic adventure. I particularly loved your visit to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. I have a 2 year old keen animal lover who just love to get up close with the animals.
There’s so much to do for all of the family. Our kids are honey addicts so they would love a honey tasting visit. My son also is a big snake fan so he’d love that also.
What an awesome, action-packed weekend you had! This is exactly the type of holiday my family loves. For me the highlight would be visiting Remarkable Rocks and the spectacular Admiral’s Arch. My phone would be filled with photos from these stunning locations. My family would also love sand boarding.
its beautiful, what a wonderful place to visit
I have never been, as a child or an adult.
Now with a family of three kids, myself and my partner- this would be an unforgettable experience, that would be treasured by us parents spending time holidaying with our children, but building lasting memories of our beautiful country that they can fondly look back on, and hopefully one day, take their children to go and see.
My children are 16, 14, and 9 so I feel they would get the full, amazing experience of seeing seals in their natural habitat, and a jam packed 2 days of exploration in one of Australia’s most beautiful places to visit.
Ohhh, a family holiday is just a dream to us, but with a competition to possibly win- makes me all the more hopeful that we could one day soon be able to take our children on an amazing family holiday to create long lasting memories!
I have never been, but everyone I know that has returned raving about the place!
It sounds so spontaneous and fun filled, although I’m sure much planning was involved for such a great outdoors holiday!
I loved that there was so much to see and do , and fun for all ages . What a great adventure you all had.
Seal Bay! Looks amazing! I would love to be able to see sea lions so close up and watch their funny behaviour! My animal lover daughter would be besotted by them too I’d say! What a lovely holiday you’ve had and great pics – thanks for sharing! x
It all looks so serene! Simplistic and beautiful natural treasures in life all on one island
I’ve never been, But would love to go and explore our mother land and all it’s creatures like I never had before! What an amazing learning experience aswell.
Looks beautiful and peaceful
I loved your pics from Little Sahara, I’ve been to KI a few times but have never been (was either pregnant or travelling with babies) I can’t wait to take my kids one day 🙂
I loved that you got to see real seals and wedge tailed Eagles, and all the scenery that goes with Kangaroo Island, what a treat to do all that with your family. 🙂
It appears as though its an unbelievable location with rare flora and fauna and experiences to never forget. I am just in awe just from the photos
Looks like a haven from the busy city.
All the animals!
All the animals because the kids love interacting with them!
Everything! I love that there are so many things to do that you don’t expect. It’s a hidden gem!
The utter majesty of Stokes Bay grabs my heart. The water looks so clear, the sweep of sand gloriously empty and just magnificent. And who can resist a roc kpool?
So many great activities for the kids
I visited Kangaroo Island several times as a child and my favourite place to visit there was definitely seal bay, just to seem them as close as you do is amazing and especially because it is in there natural environment
I stayed on a friend’s farm when I was at high school and I LOVED Little Sahara too, soo much fun which I’d love to share with the kidlets!
took overseas visitors-such a blast, from seals to burping koalas, but not one kangaroo!
I love that there was somthing for everyone , and you could enjoy the holiday adventure together as a family ! So manny memories made ! Xx t
Have always wanted to take the kiddies sounds amazing
I didn’t realise Kangaroo Island has so much to offer, love to take the kids there one day has they are at an age where they can appreciate awesome nature!
I went years ago just after the bush fires. I would love to go back and visit. It is such a beautiful place. My favourite is admirals arch.
I loved how you had fun and spent time with your family. Kids grow up so fast and you have now given them a memory that will last forever. Kangaroo Island is a magical and beautiful place not too far from Adelaide. Everyone should get there at least once in their lifetime.
looks great
I love the scenery depicted, the rugged rocks and rockpools, the sand dunes, and of course the beautiful wildlife encounters. Would love to share this with my niece.
need a holiday haven’t been for over 3 years anywhere would love to see this side of Australia would be a great experience with my family
Australia has many amazing destinations for families holidays. Kangaroos Island is one of famous Australian destinations. It is a super fun place for every family. Thank you.
It was a family adventure that really captivated the spirit of Kangaroo Island. Stokes Bay, so pristinely natural and unpretentious got me dreaming about my own kids running along the shore and giggling with excitement … so that was my fave.
Best place to see all parts of our amazing nature – from the sea to the dunes, the animals to the inland, foodie holiday and the best of the outdoors. My kids would love this.
We have been once to Kangaroo Island and would love to go again. We didn’t get to the raptor park so on our list of things to do.
I would love to go with hubby and the kids to Kangaroo Island considering I’ve lived in SA for over 20 years and never been. Our state is too beautiful to ignore!
It’s been years since I’ve visited KI, and would love to take my two kids along to get back to nature. They need to experience life without electronics!
I have never been & would LOVE to go to Kangaroo Island. The seals, animal sanctuary….everything would be an AMAZING experience for the whole fam
I could not believe how much stuff there was to do on such a small island! The kids and adults alike were equally impressed! The sand hills (Little Sahara) were a huge hit!
Didn’t realise how much there was to do. The beaches look lovely.
It looks like a fantastic family destination!!
It is a great opportunity to see sea lions and playing on the astonishing beaches with my family in the Kangroo Island. Thank you.
I loved reading about the amount of family things to be done on Kangaroo Island. So many adventures to be had a such a seemingy small place.
The kangaroo island visit post was spectacular! I really loved seeing the adventures that you had and have my fingers crossed that we can have the same amazing experience as you guys! x
Your trip made me want to take my kids too! It looked amazing.
As usual the food has me wanting to be there now, now, now! The Rockpool Cafe food looked incredible and the location ideal.
I loved the all the natural beauty of Kangaroo island. It was a breathtaking trip with plenty to see and do. The only problem is we haven’t been back yet!
What I liked was it was a beautiful fun family trip and it looked liked the kids and the grown ups had fun. It has made me what to do that with my little family we haven’t had a family trip since my second child was born and we need one! Kangaroo island looks stunning and a must see
The Wildlife Park – That smile! How awesome is that photo of your son? I could see my kids feeling much the same way!
reading this brought back memories of a family trip to KI with my parents and grandparents – it was amazing – inspired to take my kids over now!!
What an amazing place to holiday for the whole family.
I used to go to KI every summer school holidays with my grandparents on my pa’s boat. I would love to share that magic with my own kids and start our own tradition.
I think its a great place for a holiday for anyone! You can see lots of things and have a lot of fun!
I would love to spend quality time with my children in this island. It would be great to see the children having fun.
Stokes Bay looks magical! I’d love to take my little one through the secret entrance and explore the serene untouched beauty of the beach
I have always wanted to visit KI, especially to see Seal Bay and Stokes Bay, but I think my boys would love the adventure and excitement of Little Sahara.
KI makes for happy times!
Seeing your kids at the wildlife park reminds me a lot of what my 4 angels would be like as they are all animal made and we can not drive passed an animal without stopping for photos, makes for a long drive in the country but lots of fun too.
Love your family’s holiday story. I wish that we would have lucky chance to visit the Kangroo Island soon. Thank you.
I’d be stoked to visit Stokes Bay!
Love to see the kids getting amongst nature, my kids love camping and exploring. We would love to take them to KI
The best part of your holiday story were the beautiful photos that capture the amazing experience had by all! The children look as though they are in their glory! What a wonderful destination for building memories, getting exercise and having fun outside in nature! I would love to follow suite and take my children here!
How much fun the kids seemed to have. There seemed to be so much for the kids to do and also be educational at the same time. It would be an amazing experience as a family to enjoy.
I loved seeing you all spend quality time together as a family and creating memories and photos to keep.
the photos of stokes bay, looks like a magical place for a family
Enjoyed the smiles on all of your faces as you enjoyed plenty of what Kangaroo Island has to offer!! In my 54 years as a South Aussie I have never had the pleasure of visiting and would love to share my first visit with my two grandsons, aged 4 & 5! And my hubby of course!! Thanks for the chance to win this glorious prize!! Fingers crossed!
It would be a great opportunity to visit Kangroo island because Kangroo island has astonishing beaches, wildlife, friendly local people and unforgettable adventures with my family.
I went way back in 1989 with my parents and had a amazing trip. We had a beautiful picnic up at remarkable rocks which I still remember fondly. I’d love to take my kids for this memory making trip.
All the amazing locations-what can I say,
from Stokes Bay,
to the delicious The Rockpool Cafe,
took my breath away!
I loved seeing all the seals I can’t believe how close they got! Amazing.
A perfect holiday destination for our family with sightseeing, activities and relaxation all within an hour of each other. Hubby and I went pre children and would love the opportunity to share the experience with our 2 munchkins now.
Raptor domain sounds awesome, fun and educational, I’d love my family to be able to experience it.
Never been but in awe to go!
I love that you took the kids sand boarding! It’s a great way to get the kids active and go exploring.
Kangroo Island is perfect destination for everyone . I wish that I would be there soon.
The variety of different things to see and do, all on the 1 island.
Isn’t KI just beautiful. I really want to take my kids to see their very ill great grandma who lives on the Island but we just can’t afford to get there. I use to go when I was young my dad is from the Island I have fond memories of American River and would love to show the kids where their papa grew up and all the exciting places I saw as a child. But most of all give my grandma a great big hug.
I have never been to Kangaroo Island, definitely somewhere I would love to take the kids one day.
Never been to Kangaroo Island but my parents went a year ago and loved to there. I would love to take my family. I break like this would help us so much!
My husband and I also went BK but have never had an opportunity to take the kids. We are devoting this year to taking them on short trips in SA – Deep Creek, Flinders Ranges and would love to be able to take them to see KI! We have such an amazing state with so many treasures!
Kangroo Island is perfect holiday destination for everyone because it has many beautiful spots to discover and super cool place for photos and unforgettable memories.
You showed a wide range of places and activities that will entertain the whole family including a few places I didn’t know about
Stokes Bay because it appealed to me immediately. My daughter LOVES rocks and stones and would probably have to touch every single one of them before choosing a favourite to hang on to while we were there. This would be her favourite place and I’m sure the entire family would love it too.
I love that there were no shopping centres, play centres or toy stores etc featured in your trip… Just the family enjoying the outdoors and exploring somewhere new. The natural beauty of the place really shined through with your visit. Looks like quality time with the family.
Hubby and I had a holiday to Kangaroo Island planned before we started our family… that was 8 years and four little ones ago…
I loved seeing everything you got up to (soft spot for animals over here so the Wildlife Park is a MUST!) on holidays and could imagine my family doing and enjoying the same things!
Love the family bonding. Every family should make the effort to share what looked like a wonderful experience.
Looks like a great place to have family time together
Remarkable Rocks for the view,
I love the outdoors and the big blue!
A perfect exploring day,
My style of holiday!
I visited KI years ago and I can’t believe how many activities there are now! I would love to take my son and take part in them all. The sunset at Admiral’s Arch and the raptor show sounds wonderful and the seals and honey trips would be amazing.
I love that Kangaroo island is untouched, you get to see what our beautiful country was like before we developed on everything, you can go to beaches with nobody else around and you feel like you’re the first person to ever discover that beautiful beach, it’s an amazing place. I love Seal Beach too, great spot!
I’ve wanted to take my kids here for the last 10 years and have never had the chance. It is such a beautiful place right on our doorstep. I loved seeing all your lovely photos and reading your adventure. And well done on facing your fears. I would love for my kids to be able yo have a back to nature holiday away from technology. Looks amazing.
Little Sahara looked like so much fun. Everyone’s getting outside, getting some exercise and making some awesome memories.
Looks like so much fun for the whole family, my favourite would have to be the seals.
Wow… looks like an amazing adventure… to be able to spend quality time with the family like that must be so great. I really enjoyed the part with the sand dunes and the sand board…
Stokes Bay! As soon as I read your review of going through the ‘secret entrance’ through the rocks, it brought back the fun memories of taking our kids there and the look of amazement on their faces as the rocks open up to the most beautiful beach and rock pools. We could have stayed there forever!
One thing? everything… all! What an amazing family review showing K.I. as it really is!.. Thanks. I want to go!
Never been to K.I but from what you have described, it sounds like the perfect adventure to take kids on. A jammed packed family adventure with the whole outdoor experience, what a wonderful time
The best thing is the kids interaction with the wildlife and family bonding time.
That you guys got to spend quality time as a family and had a fantastic time.
I love the kids interaction with the wildlife and the family bonding time.
I loved all the beautiful family photos. What happy memories of a wonderful family holiday.
I really loved seeing how much there is to see and do in such a small area! No way can kids get bored at such an awesome holiday destination!
Never been but look’s amazing, lots of activities for the whole family
I couldn’t believe there is soooo much to do and the fact you can self drive massively appeals to us.
What a wonderful review that makes you not only want to go to KI immediately but one that warms the heart with your beautiful family pictures! I really liked the thought of spending plenty of quality family time (technology free) with numerous activities for kids and adults alike. Hard to pinpoint a favourite but my animal-obsessed daughter would love the seals!!!
The remarkable rocks are amazing. I was lucky enough to go to Kangaroo Island a few years ago when my kids were little. We spent hours at the rocks because they are so incredible. The kids loved climbing in and out of them and taking loads of pictures. We would love to go back and spend more time exploring the Island as it is so beautiful.
Island Beehive HONEY, looked such a SWEET experience. Seeing your cheeky boys BUZZ around, and not MISS BE-HIVE at all. Lovely hot coffee too, to take the STING out of that K.I wind. Oh, how good times with family just seem to FLY by 🙂
When friends ask where they should visit in SA, I always mention Kangaroo Island, and hope they won’t ask me how many times I’ve been (never!)
I loved the child-friendly activities, my kids would love the animals and I want to see the Admiral’s Arch – sorry you missed it!
Wow this looks like such great place to get back to nature. Heard so many great things about this island
my kids will love the nature. Beach, animals and all to be seen
It is a great holiday and destination for everyone. Thank you
Love that you went to the island beehive even though you don’t love honey and ended up having a good time. The thing we do for our kids.
This holiday looks so much more appealing than a generic pool in Fiji or Bali. What amazing adventures Australia can offer our kids.
It looks such a fascinating place with so much to see
The parks and sand dunes can see my kids loving that and the sunset is something that all of us love.
The whole holiday sounds great (: It would be our first family holiday. We would love to visit the Kangaroo Island wildlife park because we love the outdoors and wildlife and I want my son to have an appreciation for wildlife and being outside.
Definitely the sand dunes, I can just imagine how much fun that would have been and the picture you took from the top was just sensational! I think is need some convincing to get up there too!
Perfect weather and Perfect place -The Kangroo Island has all answers for perfect family’s holiday.Thank you
i loved the fact that your family was outdoors spending quality time with eachother and having a great time. i would love to do this with my kids 🙂 x
Everything!! I loved that it was so family oriented and that you were able to explore all that Kangaroo Island has and in the end you can have beautiful family memories.
Looks like you had a blast! We went a few years back but didn’t go to Little Sahara as our daughter was too young…shes now perfect age to go back and have fun in the sand!
Belinda with the snake!
We took the kids a few years ago so it would be great to take them now they are older & can actually remember the adventures! My favourite was looking for penguins at night & following them back to their homes after a long day looking for food in the ocean.
EVERYTHING!! We love kangaroo island, if it wasn’t as expensive we would visit more often!!
Awesome. Never been before.
We went on our honeymoon and loved it. All the stories about the things you got up to with your children makes me want to go as a family. They’d love all the wildlife. The raptor place sounds amazing.
Dunes…little sahara… honey tasting but most of all the family having fun, close to nature and away from hustle and bustle of the city.
The Raptor Domain, getting up close and personal with the reptiles and birds must have been an amazing experience.
I love that you were able to jam pack so much positive family time and give the kids experiences they’ll remember for life in a couple of days. I went to K.I with my parents as a kid and it’s one of my fondest memories with my family that I plan on passing on to my daughter.
What a wonderful trip, I love how many different activities you managed to do in a couple of days and that there’s not a lot of driving between them!
Absolutely loved the serenity, peace & quiet whilst surrounded by magnificent sights & wildlife at kangaroo island. My husband and I went 4 years ago and would now love to take the kids to experience how amazing it is over there. Pauls place & raptor domain being high on the list for activities for the kids! And what a better way to soak in the beautiful sights when the kids are in bed with wallabies that come to your door step! Amazing, would love to go again.
I loved all the happy smiles on everyone’s faces it made me think, YES it is time we as a family of 10 visit Kangaroo Island and make our own happy memories. Thankyou for sharing your family holiday.
Little Sahara, looks like tons of fun for everyone!
All of it! You have made us want to go ever more than ever as there is more there than we realised! Thanks guys!
Whenever there are children involved there is always lots of adventure and fun and family times!
So anyactivities suitable for the whole family, and out enjoying nature Iinstead of technology! I love it.
I love your visit to the Wildlife Park. I’d love to take my 8 month old. He loves our cats and I’d love to introduce him to more animals. 🙂
Wow! What an action packed couple of days. I loved all of it and hopefully my family will get to experience KI.
Hopefully, my family would have chance to enjoy amazing landscape of Kangaroo Island and creating wonderful memories.
Remarkable Rocks looks very appropriately named and I would love to take the family there to make some memorable memories.
went many years ago on a retreat, so didnt’ see much, but would so love to see all the beautiful scenery and wild life
I love how much you fitted in and that you chose to do things that both adults and children can enjoy. Looked like a lovely adventurous weekend!
I love it.. my partner has been worth his mum i have been with the girls in my family.. it would be awesome to go wroth my partner and daughter to create together memories
Petting sea lions and swimming in crystal clear seawater and listening crushing seawater would be super cool experience for everyone. It is a fantastic prize with unforgettable memories.
Haven’t been but would love to experience it first hand 😉
I last went to KI in Primary School – about 32 years ago – I loved Little Sahara, the way the bush just stopped and these enormous sandhills just took off as far as the eye can see. And of course the ability to roll from top to bottom was amazing – the sand in the undies was the only downside 🙂
THE WILDLIFE PARK SOUNDS GREAT! LOVE ANIMALS AND TO HOLD A SNAKE IS ON MY BUCKET LIST TO!
It is a great prize to create unforgettable family’s holiday memories.
What an awesome holiday for a family. I love the combination of the breathing natural wonders like Admiral’s Arch and the family-friendly activities such as the wildlife park. I can just picture our little family doing this trip – it would be perfect for us and something for everyone to love and lots for all to enjoy.
This looks like an amazing family holiday.
Love everything about it, being able outdoors, around the animals etc.
My kids would love all the great things to see and do.
The photos of all the happy smiles on everyone’s faces especially the kids were priceless and made me want to take the plunge and take my hyperactive 3 year old on a holiday to create out own beautiful photos of all the amazing animals, beauty and tranquility.
Remarkable Rocks. I love rock formations They are my favourite geographical feature
Your amazing Jenga style rock tower! That’s some skill. And of course, all the fun that was had! Looks like a brilliant getaway for kids 🙂
I have not been to Kangaroo Island but would love to take the kids.
The total uniqueness of the Island is unbeatable. It has food, scenery, wildlife, adventure, luxury, roughing it and remoteness – not many places offer all this in one package.
Hi I enjoyed the fact that it took me back to all my experiences on Kangaroo Island as a child and I would love my son to experience this package at the age of 8. It will build fond memories and experiences for him like it did for me. I still have my Kangaroo Island treasure a little projector screen that you click and it takes you through all the tour destinations.
Kangaroo Island has almost everything I love in a holiday destination- abundant wildlife to see in its natural habitat, beautiful and unique scenery, fabulous food and pristine beaches to use for many water based activities.