D’Estrees Bay
13. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
D’Estrees Bay is located on the eastern side of the Cape Ganthaume/Seal Bay Park area and is a popular camping, fishing and surfing area. The area also has a rich history including shipwrecks,Weiterlesen
Emu Bay
14. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Sparkling day!
The beach ranks among the most popular on the island due to its clear waters, long shoreline, and the fact it is one of the few Kangaroo Island beaches with direct vehicle access. TheWeiterlesen
Stokes Bay
14. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
On arrival we checked out the council campground - just a dust bowl and one toilet (albeit flushing!)
The secluded beach at Stokes Bay is protected from the pounding surf by a giant pool surroundedWeiterlesen
Middle River
14. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Middle River meets the ocean at Snelling Beach
Snelling Beach
14. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Snellings Beach is the most visible and most popular on the north coast, for swimmers and cars! The 660m long, northwest facing beach receives waves averaging over 1 m, which maintain a 100m wide surfWeiterlesen
Western River Cove
14.–15. Apr. 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A secluded little beach with Middle River flowing down to the ocean. Beautiful clear water and amazing algae covered rocks.
We decided to stay here for the night at the council campground reserve - aWeiterlesen
Cape Borda
15. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
A very corrugated road out to this spot - Shackle Road is closed during winter.
The lighthouse was built in 1858 and is the third oldest remaining and only square stone lighthouse in South Australia.Weiterlesen
Ravines des Casoars
15. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After stopping at Scott Cove for a picnic lunch we drove up another very corrugated road to the start of the Ravine des Casoars hike track. This is a 7.5km return walk down into the ravine and ends atWeiterlesen
Harvey’s Return
15.–16. Apr. 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After our walk we stopped at the lighthouse keepers’ cemetery where 16 people who worked at the lighthouse are buried.
So as not to spend about 2 hours along mostly corrugated roads to a decentWeiterlesen
Harvey’s Return hike
16. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
1.5km return hike down to the beach - half of it is very steep, so we were often crawling up the rocks. The Harveys Return Hike follows the original route used by lightkeepers from nearbyWeiterlesen
West Bay
16. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Western KI caravan park
16.–18. Apr. 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Home for the next 2 nights - with lots of friendly wildlife. Koalas way up high in the trees and wallabies grazing at our feet. This caravan park is on the eastern edge of the Flinders Chase NationalWeiterlesen
Cape du Coueric lighthouse
17. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
First site to visit today was the 1909 lighthouse at Cape du Coueric made from local stone. Apparently it’s now a museum, but it wasn’t open - no signs to say it’s a museum either.
Admirals Arch
17. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our second stop and a total disappointment as the viewing platform was under construction so could hardly see the arch at all, but enroute to the platform were many spots to enjoy the view of the wildWeiterlesen
Weirs Cove
17. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Third stop was Weirs Cove, a couple of hundred metres east of the lighthouse complex, where there are the remains of the old 3 roomed storage building used by the lighthouse keepers. Until roadWeiterlesen
Remarkable Rocks
17. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our fourth stop was at the truly amazing Remarkable Rocks which are a group of granite boulders, some 4-5 metres high, of unusual and fantastic shapes, surmounting a large dome of granite.
Snake Lagoon hike
17. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
After a late lunch at the old campground (closed due the fires) near the start of the Snake Lagoon hike we took off on this quite rocky and often precarious hike which follows the Rocky River (whichWeiterlesen
Hanson Bay
18. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Very overcast today, so the bay is probably not looking its best, but you can still appreciate the white sand and turquoise waters.
As we are heading north up Church Rd it starts to rain - hopefullyWeiterlesen
Parndana
18. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Lunch at the Parndana bakery cafe - Parndana is a small agricultural town. Initially established in 1948 by returning soldiers and their families, Parndana became the central heart of the island asWeiterlesen
American River
18. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
We decided to treat ourselves by checking in to the Mercure hotel especially since the weather has turned quite cold and windy. We are now booked on the 4.30pm ferry back to the mainland tomorrow. AWeiterlesen
ReisenderI remember 23 years ago we did a retrieval trip of 120kms for Vanessa’s hat somewhere around Tibooburra!
Pennington Bay
19. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Known for its wild surf - not an under statement!
Nepean Bay
19. April 2024, Indian Ocean ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Oyster farms in this north eastern sheltered bay.
Penneshaw
19. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Almost time to leave - tomato and couscous soup for lunch at Mille Mae’s Pantry, pumped up the tyres, did some window shopping and wandered around the small township. Checked in at the ferryWeiterlesen
Mt Barker
20. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Camped at the Beachside caravan park in Normanville last night - very family orientated with 142 cabins and only 7 campsites - very uninspiring beach.
Stopped at Mt Barker to refuel. The AdelaideWeiterlesen
Return to Lameroo
20. April 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Checking up on the progress of this silo art (and to get some afternoon tea) - looks like he has finished and the detail is very impressive.
ReisenderIt’s beautiful. Such a great way to turn an eyesore into an iconic artwork.