There is only two ways to KI, by Water or Air
Back in March of this year, Fiona and I spent nine memorable days over on
Kangaroo Island and enjoyed our stay that much, that we are heading back for another two weeks in October, as even in that time we did not see all that we had hoped to see. Those that have been there before will testify to the beauty first hand and those that have not,
well this is just a taste of what you can expect to see over there. The only thing that I would advise is do not rush the place, as there is just so much to see and do over on
Kangaroo Island, and as a bare minimum, I would not stay any fewer than seven days to do the Island any justice. Rather than do the usual big write up, I will do it another way – with photos, as like they say, a photo is worth a thousand words.
Kangaroo Island is a very family friendly destination and do not let the price of the ferry deter you, as the cost is not substituted in any way by our local State Government. Another tip for anyone intending to head over there is to make sure that you purchase the “
Kangaroo Island Tour Pass” from the National Parks and Wildlife before you start visiting the many attractions in the National Parks, as this pass will save you serious money and is valid for 12 months.
Waiting for the Ferry to arrive at Cape Jervis
Ferry arriving from Penneshaw
The Island is free of many Mainland Diseases and Pests
On the ferry and still loading more vehicles
Our last close view of the Cape Jervis Lighthouse
The ferry was very comfortable inside
Farewell Mainland South Australia
45 Minutes and you are at Penneshaw
Coming into Dock at Penneshaw
We spent the first 3 days in Penneshaw
Set up in Penneshaw
Frenchmans Rock historival site in Hog Bay
Kangaroo Islands only accredited Visitor Information Centre
The original engraved rock is now safe inside the VIC
You can even hire fishing gear at the VIC
Penneshaw Coastline
Hog Bay Road heading west from Penneshaw towards Kingscote
Brown Beack
East West Road, Dudley Peninsula
South Australia's oldest Lighthouse at Cape Willoughby
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
The Main Cape Willoughby to Penneshaw Road
We had prior permission to travel out to Cape St Albans Lighthouse
Cape St Albans Lighthouse
The only way to Cape St ASlbans was a private track.
Kangaroo Island Kangaroo
Blue Wrens were common across the Island
Kayaking on the Chapman River was the best that we have ever paddled
The Chapman River
Where the Chapman River meets Antechamber Bay
Terns at Antechamber Bay
Small bug at Antechamber Bay
Remains of dead Penguin on the beach - they realy have feathers
American River General Store
Memoral to the early American 1800 Sailors of American River
522 steps to the top of Prospect Hill and counting.....
The top of Prospect Hill views were stunning
Full moon rising over Hog Bay
Setting sun over Christmas Cove - Penneshaw
Memorial to Kangaroo Island bee Industry
Where possible we stuck to the back roads
Three Chain Road to D'Estrees Bay
Entering Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park
Tadpole Rock - D'Estrees Bay
Main Road at D'Estrees Bay
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
110mm of Rain the previous night and evrything was under water
Main Road out of Kingscote flooded from the previous nights heavy rain
What the Island is famous for
Australian Sea Lions at Seal Bay
Beach accees is strictly small groups and with National Parks Officer
Two male Australian Sea Lions
What are you looking at
Young pup looking for mum
Fishing from Vivonne Bay jetty
Set up for 4 nights at Western KI Caravan Park
New Zealand Fur Seals at Admirals Arch
The Walkway down to Admirals Arch
Admirals Arch
Viewing platform at Admirals Arch
Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse
In the early 1900's this way the only way to get supplies to the Lighthouse
Looking towards Remarkable Rocks
Boardwalk to Remarkable Rocks
Fiona holding the rock up with 1 arm
I can make a face from this formation, can you?
Rock formations at Remarkable Rocks
West Bay
Track down to the beach at West Bay
Kangaroo Island Heath Goanna
Shackle Road to Cape Borda
Harveys Return Track
Kangaroo Island Scarlet Robin on Harveys Return Hike
Cape Borda Cemetery
Cape Borda Lighthouse
Every day at 1pm this Cannon is fired
5,4,3,2,1.......a very loud BANG
Tammar Wallaby
Kelly Hill Caves
Kelly Hill Caves
Track towards the Degree Confluence
Those magic figures on the GPS
Fiona and Stephen at the ABC
We came across many Echidna's on the Island
Heading towards Western River Cove
Western River Cove camping area
Western River Beach rock formations
Heading down to Snelling Beach
Middle River - another perfect kayaking river
Followthe path throuth the rocks to Stokes Bay beach
Now at the beach
Stokes Bay Beach
Kangaroo Island pure Ligurian Bee found no where else in the World
Hanson Bay
This mother and baby Koala was above our tent for 3 nights
Large farm machinery on East West Highway
Old Eucalyptus Still at Duck Lagoon
The owner of this old car loved Kangaroo Island that much, he stayed until he died
Pacific Gull at Emu Bay
Heading back to Penneshaw
Our Last night on the Island
Not your average road sign - Penneshaw
Tickets Please
Our last views of Kangaroo Island will not be our last