Australia's third-largest island is gaining in popularity worldwide for its rugged natural beauty, as international mastheads name it in their 'places to see' lists.
in the Time Magazine list for its Queen Wharf developments and investment in infrastructure ahead of the Olympic Games.
"Our natural attractions, our coastline, our beaches, of course, our native bush and our animals [played a role]." "We're getting there. People that were burnt out really want to get on with their lives. That doesn't matter whether it's farmers or businesses, or people that lost their businesses; people just want to move on," he said.
"One of the things that the jury's out on at the moment is the imposition of cruise ship passengers who really don't pay anything into the island to help with infrastructure."Additionally, affordable and reliable access to the island by air or sea remains extremely difficult. The housing shortage also put pressure on local businesses trying to secure workers. Many international visitors coming to the island for work are unable to find a place to stay.
It means that even though Kangaroo Island is entering its quiet season, businesses are keeping their doors open later.Visit Hanson Bay wildlife sanctuaryTrek out to the Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park"I've definitely noticed there's a lot more people down there [Stokes Bay]. Because it is a bit of a hidden beach, not many people know about it.
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