Where the wild kangaroos and other wild animals located in Australia

Where the wild kangaroos and other wild animals located in Australia

No 1. spot where to see Kangaroos in Australia:
No 1 spot in Australia to find wild Kangaroos is • Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia.
• You'd be right to assume that in a place named after our these marsupials, there'll be lotsof them bouncing around. With more than one third of Kangaroo Island protected by national parks, conservation parks and reserves, there's loads of space for them to roam free – so much so that hire car companies won't allow you to drive between dusk and dawn. As well as roadsides and grassy fields, the best spots to see them include Black Swamp in Flinders Chase National Park, at Grassdale in Kelly Hill Conservation Park and at Lathami Conservation Park. The island is a ferry trip or short flight from Adelaide.

No 2 spot in Australia to find wild Kangaroos whilst driving: Stuart Highway from Barrow Creek (our choice)
But to go and see real wild Kangaroos in Australia has to be on the Stuart Highway from Barrow Creek up next 100 klm literally 1000's of them, so be carefull and concentrate on the road- dusk and dawn is the time they are out and more dangerous to drive then.

No 3 spot in Australia to find wild Kangaroos whilst driving: Katherine to Kununurra near Fitzroy Crossing (our choice)
But to go and see real wild Kangaroos in Australia has to be on the highway from Katherine to Kununurra near Fitzroy Crossing, so be carefull and concentrate on the road- dusk and dawn is the time they are out and more dangerous to drive then. Our friend Barrie accidently hit 3 within 10klm strech of road there back in 2008.

No 4. spot where to see Kangaroos in Australia: Wilpena Pound Flinders Ranges
Flinders Ranges, South Australia Three species of kangaroo can be found within the 540-million-year-old landscape of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges. The red kangaroo, western grey kangaroo and euro, as well as the endangered rock wallaby, all reside on the plains surrounding and within the mountain ranges and gorges. They are often seen around campgrounds, particularly at Wilpena Pound.

No 5. spot where to see Kangaroos in Australia: Bells Beach, Victoria
Bells Beach famous for its inclusion in the 1991 movie, Point Break, and for its epic surfing waves, Bells Beach also attracts people for its resident roos. This Great Ocean Road destination is reached by driving through farmland, and when the sun is low, this is where the roos come out to feed. Bones Road is a particularly good spot to see them. Nearby Angelsea Golf Club is also popular among the roos.

No 5. spot where to see Kangaroos in Australia: Yanchep National Park, Western Australia
About 45 minutes drive north of Perth's city centre, Yanchep National Park hosts dozens of roos on its grassy open spaces. They also like to congregate around the Yanchep Inn. While they rest in the shade during the heat of the day, wait for sunset and they'll be out in force. Yanchep National Park is also where one of the state’s largest populations of koalas huddle in trees along a 240 metre (787 foot) boardwalk.

No 5. spot where to see Kangaroos in Australia: Lucky Bay, WA, Australia.
Lucky Bay, WA, Australia. Kangaroos really do like to lie on the beach at Lucky Bay, a 40 minute drive east of Esperance. Many hop around the recently upgraded campgrounds at the top of the sandy cove, but the sunbathing roos are most often found at the very end. If you're walking out to see them, aim for early or late in the day and be sure to wear a hat and sunscreen and take plenty of water.

Warning - Kangaroos can be very dangerous if you frighten them or scare them or provoke them.
Kangaroos may attack when they panic or become trapped or threatened. So it's best to avoid kangaroos — they are wild animals and are more than capable of inflicting injury. If you live in Australia, take precautions to leash your dogs, because kangaroos have proven to be quite dangerous when provoked.

The last recorded death came in 1936 we know off, there have been several kangaroo attacks in Australia in recent years, some resulting in serious injuries. (In many cases, kangaroos have attacked humans after a confrontation with their dogs.)

How Do You Defend Yourself Against a Rampaging Kangaroo
How do you defend yourself against a kangaroo? Well this is not the perfect answer but one suggestion so if you have beter offical professional advise please use it instead as this is what I do myself - Walk away sideways.If the kangaroo approaches, turn your body sideways, exposing a narrow profile to the animal and protecting your face and organs. Raise your hands and lean your head away from the animal to minimize the chances of being scratched across the face by the kangaroo’s nasty claws. Retreat, but do not turn your back and run. A kangaroo can easily chase you down, kicking as it hops.

 

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