There are no dingoes, foxes or rabbits, as on the mainland. At 145 kilometres long Kangaroo Island is much larger than it appears. There are two ways to get to the island. You can take a flight from Adelaide or the ferry from Cape Jarvis. Driving on the islands is slow due to narrow roads and the presence of wildlife.
Sealed roads do connect the main centres but minor roads tend to be of sand and gravel.
The weather on Kangaroo Island is considered temperate. It is directly affected by the sea conditions and winters can be cool and wet. Even during summer, there may be an occasional cold storm that passes over the island. In other words, be prepared. There are craggy headlands, white sandy beaches, magnificent forests, and many deep ravines with permanent streams that run to the sea.