Seal Bay Conservation Park is a protected area located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island in the Australian state of South Australia. It is the home of the third largest Australian sea lion colony in Australia. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Kangaroo Island.
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This is a wildlife treat not to be missed. But here's a hint....you have to look carefully because these loveable animals are often camouflaged or hidden right underneath you!
The Seal Bay Conservation Park is definitely the home of the seal and I was not disappointed. The main office is fairly un-inviting but the staff were excellent. There was a small entry fee which we paid (I think it was around $19.10 per adult and $11.60 for our child). This was for the self-guided tour which takes you on a 900 metre wooden walkway to the left and over the sandy bushland. We would have paid for the guide but time was tight and the ranger had left already. However, it was not a bad option at all. We saw many seals (even under the wooden board walk) that were either snoozing in the sand or kind of sitting up, blinking and scratching with their flippers.
I was truly amazed by how high up the dunes and rocks these seals managed to clamber or wriggle. It was not like they were sunbathing by the shoreline. And one of the best sights was watching two seal pups playing tag and leaping through the breaking waves.
You don't need a lot of time and you really do get up close to them from the wooden walkway. Great camera angles without feeling like you were disturbing these...
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A visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park on Kangaroo Island is not just a tour; it's an immersion into a vibrant, wild kingdom where nature holds court. From the moment you step onto the viewing platform, the air fills with a symphony of barks, grunts, and the rhythmic sound of waves. Below, hundreds of Australian sea lions, the continent's most endangered species, bask on the pristine white sand, seemingly unbothered by the human onlookers above. The real magic, however, begins on the guided beach tour. Walking among these magnificent, sleek creatures is a humbling and exhilarating experience. They are not in an enclosure; they are in their home, and you are a respectful guest. You see pups nuzzling their mothers, young males playfully sparring in the shallows, and enormous bulls sleeping soundly after a hunt. Our guide’s passion and knowledge brought their world to life, explaining their behaviors and the vital conservation work protecting them. This is more than a wildlife viewing; it's a powerful reminder of the delicate balance of our ecosystem. It's a place where you can feel the pulse of the wild and leave with a profound sense of awe and...
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Ofc it's beautiful - ocean, beach, seals, accessing wooden walking track. Things to consider - it's super windy, much more than on the other side of the island (emu beach was warmer and calmer). So yeah, take a jacket with you, and a beanie :) Seals are mostly far and unless you paid the guided trip, seeing them is kinda difficult (maybe not, but I have vision impairment). I think having sort of a spotting scope installed for visitors would be a great idea. I didn't like the idea that non-guided visitors have no access to the beach, but if pay more, can come near the animals with a guide (mainly it looks dishonest because we were told that seals are exhausted by diving and even talking on the bridge might disrupt their relaxation. Then if you pay more you can go walk around them. Doesn't make sense, sorry).
Shop is nice, gifts are beautiful and some cards are pretty fenomenal :)
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