destination
For those feeling active, there are a number of hikes to choose from. The walk to Platypus Waterholes is a popular choice: one of the shortest walks, it’s also one of the island’s most rewarding. From the lighthouse, follow the boardwalk as it winds its way down the cliff. If it is a windy day – which it usually is – walk carefully: towering waves rolling in from the Southern Ocean drench the boardwalk frequently with spray. It’s worth the risk of getting wet to get close to the colony of around 7000 New Zealand fur seals that live at the base of the cliffs, lazing on the rocks or riding the waves in from a fishing expedition. Stunning scenery and wildlife, up close and personal – that’s the unforgettable Kangaroo Island experience people have come to expect.
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If you don’t fly to Kangaroo Island, you’ll be travelling there by ferry – either in your car or on a coach.
STAY
Lifetime Private Retreats offer four selfcontained luxury beachfront homes, with the option of gourmet catering by Hannaford & Sachs. For bookings call (08) 8559 2248, and for catering, call (08) 8559 2236. life-time.com.au, hannafordandsachs.com.au Southern Ocean Lodge is a spectacular setting for those looking to splash out. Its all-inclusive rates and luxurious rooms make it a holiday to remember. Hanson Bay Rd, Kingscote, (02) 9918 4355 southernoceanlodge.com.au Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge Scenic Drive, American River, (08) 8553 7053 or 1800 355 581 kilodge.com.au
EAT
Enjoy local specialties such as wallaby shank at Bella restaurant, on site at Kingscote’s Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn. 7 Cygnet Road, Kingscote, (08) 8553 2707 kiseasideinn.com.au Seafood and other local produce shines at Reflections Restaurant in the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge. Scenic Drive, American River, (08) 8553 7053 kilodge.com.au
EXPLORE
Go wine-tasting: Islander Estate Vineyards iev.com.au (08) 8553 9008, is the best-known local winery, but there are other cellar doors worth visiting: if time permits, stop in at Bay of Shoals Wines and at Chapman River Wines Cellar Door, which has its own art studio.
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