Kangaroo Island

Hi Terry

We are going there next year,the Cooks sister and her family live
there, they reckon it's a great place to visit, so much to see and do,
the Vehicle Ferry is a bit expensive but it's well worth it.

Cheers
Daza

We were going to the island but the ferry price stopped us. From memory about $300 with camper, thats a lot of fuel.

G'day Benq

One of my favourite places, the new parks/ranger interp centre is very good, as is Admiralty Arch, lot of fun just watching the seals and do take the walk amongst the seals on the beach... great.

Yep, the ferry crossing can be a bit hexy (and bumpy) but at the end of the day it costs to go to Fraser and Morton Islands as well.

Make sure the batteries are charged on the camera and video, because you may see... penguins, koalas, kangaroos, seals, oh and some nice forest and coastal scenery.

And if you call into McLaren Vale prior to going down there, you could find a nice drop or 3, just to make it that much better.

Only rule for me down there is be careful as to where you camp, trees are known to drop branches.

Up to you, but I like the place.

Lotzi

It's a bit like Tasmania only smaller.

We spent a week and a half over christmas a few years ago. I have never been so cold in my life and they won't let you light a fire anywhere.
It was OK once but I would not go back, too much hassle and expense getting there.

Apart from the seal / sea lion thing there is not much that you can't get elsewhere

It depends on what you like. Great scenery, a chance to see the seals up close and personal, some nice wineries and great seafood with excellent camping. If you take your time and sample the whole island it will take a week as a minimum. A great place to relax and enjoy in our book. We get back there for a week or so every few years just for a different perspective.

Your question is impossible to answer. Mungo is a totally different place and equally as enjoyable but for completely different reasons.

Oh and we're based in Adelaide and run tours and when we want a break we go to KI or some of our favourite and secret places

Regards

RobA

Hi Benq,
the current caravan & motorhome magazine has a dvd with it that shows Kangaroo Island. They usually cover things pretty well so it may be worth grabbing a at the newsagent.

Cheers

Well.. we've been there once, and I must say that we loved the place. Stayed there only for 3 days or so, so did not get around to it all... but we have nothing but fond memories of it. Would love to stay at the eco village that we stayed last time (can't remember the name right now), and stay at the lighthouse on the far end of the island...

We were told before we went over last year that 2-3 days is ample.
But we were there for 12 days and we intend going back again.

We had our CT and camped around the island, and it is like anywhere in our great country, you have to see it and make up your own mind, because we all see things differently.

We particularly liked the caravan park down the western end near the National Park, it has great wildlife in abundance. Even a resident friendly kangaroo that will eat from your hands, and your table if you don't watch him. He allows kids to pat and cuddle too.

Make your decision and hopefully whatever it is you enjoy it.

Geoff.

Did I hear Mungo National Park. This place is brilliant for photography and to experience the openess of the outback. 2 days here and you are done though. Kids would prefer KI as there is more to see n do. be very careful on the unmade roads as the small beaded stones can cause your vehicle to fish tail. A friend of mine rolled her car 3 times and broke her spine, since deceased.