remarkable rocks | exploring Kangaroo Island

Remarkable Rocks (c) 2016 by David Ourisman, all rights reserved

Remarkable Rocks. This descriptive name actually what they call this place in the Flinders Chase National Park on the southeast edge of Kangaroo Island. A collection of granite boulders that have been shaped by the pounding of waves, rain, and wind over half a billion years, a visit should be part of any stay at Southern Ocean Lodge.

seal coming out of the surf at Seal Bay (c) 2016 by David Ourisman, all rights reserved

After visiting the rocks, we drove to Admirals Arch where we saw a colony of sea lions. After a seated picnic lunch under some gum trees, we headed to Seal Bay. Along the way, our driver spotted a koala in a tree, just ten feet above ground level. It was a thrill being this close to this cute and cuddly Australian creature.

Seal Bay is a stretch of beach that is literally a playground for a colony of seals. You can see them sunning on the sand or even swimming in the ocean. Tourists are allowed onto the beach with a guide, but you will need to keep your distance from the seals.

Does Kangaroo Island sound appealing to you? It's on my recommended list for first-time visitors to Australia!

Remarkable Rocks from a distance (c) 2016 by David Ourisman, all rights reserved

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