Qin Xie for Lonely Planet discovers the remarkable resilience of Kangaroo Island, how visitors can experience the natural and stunningly diverse habitat of the Australian flora and fauna along with the thoughtful, low-impact re-build of Southern Ocean Lodge. 

“Kangaroo Island has turned out to be astonishingly resilient. The small community of around 5000 residents pulled together to rehouse those who were displaced, helping their neighbours to rebuild their homes and livelihoods after the fires.

But it’s not just about recovery: there’s a real drive here to build back with conservation in mind, and to ensure that tourism on the island remains sustainable moving forward.

And then there are the eco-minded hotels on the island. Southern Ocean Lodge, which burned to the ground during the fires. As part of the rebuild, native plants have been reintroduced as fire breaks, and a solar farm will generate electricity on site, allowing it to operate on a low-impact, off-grid basis.”

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