Known as Australia's Galapagos, K.I., as the locals call it, is home to kangaroos, wallabies, bandicoots and the fabulous Southern Ocean Lodge, above, built on 252 acres of virgin bushland.

Australia's Hidden Islands

The continent down under is surrounded by dozens of rugged outliers, many of which now offer luxury accommodations

Photographs by Peter Hunt for TIME

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