The Kangaroo
Island lying 15 km from South
Australia’s coastline and at a 30 minute ride to the tiny
Kingscore airport from the busting city of Adelaid is called Karta by the
Mainland aborigines. This island was separated from the Australian mainland some ten
thousand years ago. Though today there are no aborigines here, like in the
mainland, there is evidence of human habitation some 16,000 years ago. Why did
people abandon this island? The aborigines believed that after death, the soul
comes to this island to rest before departing to the other world. These beliefs
are symbolised by a majestic formation called Remarkable Rocks that rise high
up from amidst the deep blue ocean water. The place is pristine with not a soul
in sight for miles around and gives a whole
new experience to visitors. Third
largest island in Australia
it has a population of only 4,300. Wildlife in their natural habitat is the
biggest attraction of this Island some of them being koalas, seals, echidnas, goannas, kangaroos, wallabies,
penguins and a variety of birds. Seals can be
met at Sea Bay. It is necessary to be accompanied
by tour guides who are quite knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, folklores
and forts. One can see Australian sea
lions basking in the sun on the sea beach.
The size of human beings is so intimidating that it can invite an attack. But as
they curl, lay still or look up to the sky they look harmless enough. They are just tired after days of swimming,
diving for fishes and carrying food for babies left behind in the sand. The Kangaroo Island is also a home for New Zealand
Fur Sea
Lion. Koalas can be spotted at parks in Hanson Bay.
However, most impressive are the majestic Remarkable Rocks.
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