Backpackers planning a trip to Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia always have the option of buying
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Easier.com reports that the island is the third-largest in Australia and has the widest range of animal life in the country available to see in their natural habitats, from kangaroos and wallabies through to sea lions and penguins.
Over 20 separate conservation areas account for nearly a third of the island's land mass, including Flinders Chase National Park, which is spread across 74,000 hectares.
The island offers a huge range of environments, from lush vegetation through to relatively inhospitable desert and could present a significant adventure for backpackers with
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Keen travellers also have the chance to discover a series of stunning beaches, while dairy centres and vineyards are open to visitors.
Fraser Island off the Queensland coast is among the most popular in Australia for backpackers due to its challenging terrain.
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