Under four hours drive from Adelaide, Kangaroo Island is the ideal getaway into nature. One third of this rugged island is made up of protected nature reserve, so you’ll be rubbing shoulders (from a socially acceptable distance!) with native wildlife like koalas, sea lions, birds and depending on the season, maybe even penguins. Then for a change in pace you can head to Kingscote, the island's largest town to explore art galleries, eateries and historical sites.