ABSTRACT
Kangaroo Island is the third largest of Australia’s offshore islands, and, as an important wildlife site, tourist destination and home to local communities, it has become a classic case study in the debate about the future development of tourism. On completion of this case you will:
Understand the location of and characteristics of Kangaroo Island.
Be aware of the natural resource base of Kangaroo Island.
Understand the organisation of tourism on Kangaroo Island.
Recognise the potential conflict between nature conservation and tourism development.
Understand the innovative planning approach taken on Kangaroo Island.
