‘Arrive as a Tourist and Leave as a Scientist’ – Passport2Recovery is a Citizen Science Program on Kangaroo Island that captivates tourists in the science of discovery. A toolkit, consisting of 12 linked research projects focused on endemic species and bushfire recovery, connects participants with a rewards scheme linked to local businesses. This innovative program engages tourists in research, encourages them to build STEM knowledge and skills, and contributes to scientific understanding of this disaster-affected region.