Kangaroo Island After the Fires

I don't know what if any searches for such info that you may have carried out. If none, then have a look at this Link it may offer you some help in deciding to go or not. All accounts I've heard have been very positive and tour operators are encouraging people to continue with their plans. Just go and enjoy the solitude and beauty. You won't regret it.

I think Mattew Abraham and David are doing there morning show on 891 5AN (Adelaide ABC radio) from there tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. They are reporting on this precise subject-interviewing various people travelling the Island etc.

Happy Days

George

Hi There,

We recently spent two weeks on KI over Xmas and New Year, immediately after the fires.

Western end of KI, particularly the national Park, was closed due to road and access damage. All else was open and accessible.Check with Parks & Wildlife as thingsmight have changed.

The fires burnt around 20% of KI, but mostly inaccessible terrain, including national park. The fire damage is visible in parts but mostly out of sight or not a problem for travellers.

We camped at concil and NP sites and found most places were empty - practically everyone had stayed away!

Visit KI, enjoy the scenery, disregard hearsay and rumours as the fire has barely affected the visitor experience.

cheers,

Hi guys, I’m living in K.I. and I was part of the “team” from CFS who was called to put down the fires.
The situation here is not bad at all, the vegetation on the Flinders Chase is shooting new regroth and it is amazing how fast they are doing this ….
My suggestion? GO and enjoy! The life here is coming back, the National Park is open for business and everybody are forgetting the dramas.
Good luck!

Go! You won't regret it.

We were there the first two weeks of Jan. There was only one road in the National Park that we couldn't go on. All the "sites" were accessible.

As mentioned you do get to see what damage the fires have done, but you'll see the regeneration as well.