At 4,405 square kilometres (1,700 square miles), Kangaroo Island is vast, offering diverse landscapes, wildlife, and experiences across its expanse. Further, the population of Kangaroo Island is just 5,000. To put its size into perspective, let’s compare it to some well-known islands, regions, and countries around the world.
Kangaroo Island is…
Massive in comparison to:
- The Maldives: The collective land area of the Maldives’ 1,192 coral islands is just 298 square kilometres. This makes Kangaroo Island 15 times larger!
- Rottnest Island (WA), Australia: Kangaroo Island is 242 times larger than Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Unlike Kangaroo Island, Rottnest Island is a genuine day trip destination.
- Manhattan (NY), USA: Kangaroo Island is 75 times larger than the famous island city of Manhattan, New York. Manhattan’s population is more than 1.6 million!
Much larger than:
- Isle of Man: Kangaroo Island is 7.7 times larger than the British Crown-dependent nation.
- Singapore: Kangaroo Island is 6 times larger than Singapore. This is despite Singapore having a population of more than 6 million.
- Tahiti: Kangaroo Island is 4.2 times larger than the French Polynesian island nation of Tahiti.
- Hong Kong: Kangaroo Island is 4 times larger than Hong Kong, which also has a significant population of 7.5 million people.
- Mauritius: Kangaroo Island is 2.2 times larger than the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.
Slightly larger than:
- Luxembourg: Kangaroo Island is 1.7 times larger than the European country of Luxembourg.
- Rhode Island, USA: Kangaroo Island is 1.4 times larger than the USA’s smallest state, Rhode Island.
- Long Island (NY), USA: Kangaroo Island is 1.2 times larger than Long Island, New York – a place with a population of more than 8 million people!
Almost as large as:
- Delaware, USA: The second-smallest state of the USA, Delaware, is 1.15 times larger than Kangaroo Island.
- Prince Edward Island, Canada: Located off the northern coast of Nova Scotia in Canada’s east, Prince Edward Island is 1.28 times larger than Kangaroo Island.
- Bali, Indonesia: The famous Indonesian island of Bali is 1.3 times larger than Kangaroo Island, but with a population of more than 4.4 million people!
With over 150 kilometres stretching from east to west and 90 kilometres from north to south, Kangaroo Island is packed with experiences. Many visitors rush their trip, leaving with only a fraction of what they could have seen.
To truly appreciate Kangaroo Island’s diversity, plan for at least 4-5 days. Take your time to discover its unique wildlife, stunning landscapes, and world-class food and wine.
At Exceptional Kangaroo Island, we work with you to create bespoke itineraries that let you, or your clients, discover the very best of this extraordinary destination.