"Kangaroo Island"
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| Kangaroo Island is 155 km long and 55 km at it's widest and 1km at it's narrowest point. Covering an area of 4500 square kilometers. It is the third largest Island off the coast of Australia. There are nearly 1600 km of roads on the Island. The major roads between Penneshaw, American River, Kingscote, Parndana and Flinders Chase are sealed. |
"Reeves Point" The mulberry tree, planted in 1836 by the first settlers, still produces fruit that is made into jam each year by the local Lions Club. |
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| We're waiting for the ferry. it is only 16 km to the Island. |
We bording. |
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| The mainland was left behind. | This is the ferry. |
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| "Cape Willoughby" This was the first lighthause built in South Australia, completed in 1852.The windswept location is a good vantage point to watch various seabirds. At the time of migration, the Southern Right Whale can be seen moving through the Backstrait Passage between Kangaroo Island and mainland Australia. |
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We travelled west on the North Coast Road
until we reached "Stokers Bay!"
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To the east of the rocky cove is an unusual walk through
a headland of boulders bringing you to a fine, white sandy beach
surrounded by cliffs. A large rock-enclosed pool provides
protection from the surf, making this a safe swimming spot
for all the family.
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| This Bush Garden offers an easy look at an unique collection of Kangaroo Island and Australian plants in a 3 hectare setting. |
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"Cape Borda Lighthouse!"
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| This is the North-west point of the Island. The unusually square shaped lighthouse is located 155 metres above sea level. Built in 1858 and was manually maintained until conversion to automatic operation in 1989. A small cannon that stands nearby was fired to warn ships of danger. It is now fired once a day for the tourists. |
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| The resting place for a number of early Cape Borda light keepers and their families, it serves as a testament to the hardships of life at a remote outpost. Due to the isolation, medical assis- tance often took days (or longer) to arrive. Disease, the cliffs, and the sea all claimed lives in this area. |
"Scotts Cove" From the magnificent vantage point can be seen the spectacular North coast cliffs of Cape Torrens and Cape Forbin. At 263 metres, these are the highest coastal cliffs in South Australia. |
"Flinders Chase National Park!"and the is one of Australia's largest reserve areas. Covering 74000 hectares, it is considered to be South Australia's most significant due to its natural state, wildlife and lack of introduced predators. Thousands of Koalas can be found wherever their favoured food trees - the big gums of the river systems - are located. "
Animals of the Park." At Rocky River it is possible to view koalas in nearby trees and, a short distance away, the recently completet platypus viewing deck and walkway. The Platypus is an interesting mammal that lays eggs in burrows on the sides of ponds or slow moving rivers. He has webbed feet and is an expert swimmer, much like an otter. Sometimes called "Duck Billed Platypus" because of its leathery bill shaped much like a ducks. Sitting quietly by a pond in the Flinders Chase Park often results in a view of these fascinating but shy animal.
"Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area"
1.Kangaroos, 2.Wallaby, 3.Koala, 4.Echidna und 5.Possum.
