Kangaroo Island
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 21:32
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Member - Glenn(VIC)
Well everything is finally booked. I am taking James, my 6 year old son, on a surprise trip to
Kangaroo Island over the Christmas/New Year break. It took a while, but I finally found some accomodation in
Normanville the night before the ferry trip across. Spending four nights in
Penneshaw and looking forward to touring the Island, even if it will not be for long. The ferry may have been a bit expensive, but I am sure it will be worth it.
I will let you all know how it goes.
CheersJust Do It!
Reply By: Old Soldier - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 21:39
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 21:39
G'day Glenn,
What a marvellous place - you will have a ball.
Just be careful on the gravel roads - they sare slippery, slippery, slippery.
Drive with due caution and you will have a great time.
regards
DennisN
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Follow Up By: Phil G - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 21:45
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 21:45
Agree 100% with Dennis. Those roads are loaded with marbles. Serious accident again yesterday on KI from a 4wd rollover. Take it easy.
Its a great spot - enjoy!
Phil
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:45
Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:45
Hi Old Soldier and Phil G,
Thanks for the advice. I have no intention of rushing around. If I can't see it this time...I'll see it next time. Looking forward to it....and surprising James! hahahahaJust Do It!
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Reply By: Russell [Pajero] - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 22:44
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 22:44
You have not allowed enough time, we've been twice over 3 weeks and still haven't seen it all or taken time to cast a line.
I'll be back.
The roads aren't that bad, bitumen between major sites, corrugated pebble graded roads elsewhere but I stuck it in 4wd and had no trouble.
Had even more fun in October when some roads were flooded, got Terrano dirty without out having to buy spray on mud.
You'll love the place.
Russell
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:46
Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:46
Hi Russell,
Yes your are right. But I know I will be back sooner than later.
CheersJust Do It!
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Reply By: Member - Melissa - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 23:23
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 23:23
Half your luck! One of my all-time favourite
places. Make sure you take
young James pengiun spotting...use a torch at nightime to catch them coming home from a days fishing and during the day you might spot some baby pengiuns in their burrows above the beaches. Enjoy!
:o) MelissaPetrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:49
Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:49
Hi Melissa,
Yes two things I am looking forward to showing James are the penguins in
Penneshaw and the seals at Seal Bay...and also dropping a line off the pier.
Have a great Xmas and New YearJust Do It!
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Reply By: Justin - Wednesday, Dec 10, 2003 at 09:10
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2003 at 09:10
Absolutely awesome place. Make sure you go to Paul's place. It's a bit strange but very entertaining.
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Follow Up By: Member - Glenn(VIC) - Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:49
Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 22:49
Hi Justin,
That is on the "hope to see list".
CheersJust Do It!
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Reply By: jemima puddle duck - Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 23:09
Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 23:09
gday glenn.
wish we could make it hope you have a great time and im sure you will tell us all about it lolol.
im sure james will be stokedyou reckon your cute
richard
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Reply By: Caren - Friday, Dec 12, 2003 at 16:48
Friday, Dec 12, 2003 at 16:48
KI is my most favourite spot I've been on our round Oz trip so far (only 1/3 way through). It's a magical spot!!
Just becareful for wildlife while driving, there is so much of it everywhere including during the day. We almost hit an
echidna at midday. Enjoy. What a wonderful surprise trip!!
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