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One of the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge villas.

This tiny Aussie island’s luxury offerings are heating up

On Kangaroo Island, the luxe end of stays has long been anchored by Southern Ocean Lodge. It’s now welcoming new luxury villas and a golf course.

  • Julietta Jameson

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The South Australian island has a real chance to eradicate feral cats from its eastern peninsula.
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Kangaroo Island fights back against cats

The South Australian island has a real chance to eradicate feral cats from its eastern peninsula.

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It’s gruesome work, but on Kangaroo Island, it’s one of the best things an animal lover can do

When it comes to eradicating feral animals, islands across the world are a success story. Kangaroo Island is keen to reap the benefits.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
The circular great room, its huge picture windows framing a panorama of Hanson Bay.

Five years after being destroyed, iconic Aussie lodge is back to its best

The art at luxury stay Southern Ocean Lodge uses relics from the 2020 fires to represent life pulled from the ashes.

  • Ben Groundwater
Valerie shortly after being successfully captured.

A sausage dog went missing in the Aussie wilderness. 529 days later, she’s been found

The miniature dachshund named Valerie disappeared from the campsite of a NSW couple in November 2023.

  • Angus Dalton
Some overnights, like Seabourn’s, will even see passengers rejoining the cruise at the next port.

Cruising is no longer all about the sea, as this curious trend shows

If you imagined cruises only sail the edges of continents, you might be delighted by the new range of land add-ons that extend exploration far inland.

  • Brian Johnston
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Vivonne Bay’s mouthwash-blue coastline.

Port guide: Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Kangaroo Island has bounced back from its 2019-20 summer bushfires and is as beautiful as ever. Here’s what you should take in.

  • Brian Johnston
The Enchanted Fig Tree, Kangaroo Island.

Ten of the world’s greatest experiences for foodies right now

If you’re the type to curate an entire travel itinerary around your must-eats, then this list is for you.

  • Traveller team
Phillip Island penguins.

Islands of hope: The fight to eradicate feral pests and save native wildlife

Australia’s wildlife is under threat from feral invaders on land and at sea, but some of the greatest gains are being made away from the mainland.

  • Mike Foley
Former horse trainer Todd Balfour.

Former horse trainer handed huge ban for ‘dacking’ racing official

The man has been hit with one of the longest bans in modern Australian horse racing for exposing a compliance officer by “dacking” him from behind.

  • Adam Pengilly