TOURING MAP

EXPLORING KANGAROO ISLAND.

You can reach Kangaroo Island by vehicla ferry from Cape Jervis on the southern tip of theFleurieu Peninsula or by plane from Adelaide. From time to time other ferry services haveoperated from Glenelg in Adelaide but these seem to have little success. The SA Visitor Centrein Adelaide can tell you whether alternative services are operating at any time.
The island is the third largest on the Australian coast and is 155km long by 55km wide andmany of the roads are loose surface, adding to its remote and solitary atmosphere.
There are 5 National Parks, 19 Conservation Areas and many protested areas and an abundance ofwildlife including koalas, seals, kangaroos and echidnas. There are over 850 species of plantscatalogued including some introduced ones. Wildflowers are best seen in September/October.
VEHICLES & PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can bring your own vehicle via the SeaLink Ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw or you canhire a vehicle at Kingscote, Penneshaw or the airport which is around 13km from Kingscote. There is a twice daily coach service on the island between Penneshaw, Kingscote and American River which connects with the ferry service.Bookings are essential on 131301 0r 08 8553 1122.
Coach connections operate daily between Adelaide and Cape Jervis and day and 2 day coach tours operate from Adelaide including accommodation and ferry fares. Call 13 13 01.
All facilities are available on the island including banks, Telstra CDMA and extensive shoppingfacilities. There are all types of accommodation, much of which is listed here using theaccommodatiuon search opposite. You can then email the property direct to get the best pricewith no commission charges to agents.
Island specialty tours taking in the most important sights can be booked through informationcentres or on-line through links on tis site. Campervans and camping equipment is also available.

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