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sA Kangaroo Island Images: Top-bottom: Seal Bay Conservation Park; Paul Torcello. Waves and Wildlife, Paul’s Place, Stokes Bay, North Coast Kangaroo Island, South Australia; Paul Torcello. Remarkable Rocks, Southern Ocean Lodge; George Apostilides. All images are courtesy of SA Tourism Commission. Remarkable Rocks KANgAROO ISLAND FIShINg home of King george Whiting Kangaroo Island offers some of the best fishing anywhere in South Australia, and KI Boat Hire and KI Fishing Charters know exactly where to find it.There are many great spots around the island to wet a line and try your luck. Cooinda Fishing Charters offer a range of charters to personalise the experience from half day charters, right through to full day or multi day experiences. P: 08 8553 7236 M: 0418 370 823 [email protected] Wildlife, pristine beaches, fresh produce, gourmet food, wine and luxury accommodation; there are plenty of things to do on Kangaroo Island. There are plenty of ways to experience the essence of Kangaroo Island with breathtaking views around each corner. Specialty wine, honey and local produce will tease your taste buds. Learn about the history of the island as you follow the Shipwreck Trail. Experience a zoo without fences. Penguin colonies, sea lions, wallabies, koalas and an abundance of bird life call the island home. Encounter giant cuttlefish, sea horses and other marine life off the coast. After dark, visit the Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre to see a colony of fairy penguins on the Kingscote foreshore. A tour of Seal Bay takes you unbelievably close to Australian sea lions as they bask in the sun on the beach. Just up the road at Hanson Bay Sanctuary you are bound to see koalas lazing in the trees. There are other locals who have added to Kangaroo Island’s attraction as a tourism destination. Several farms open their gates for a behind the scenes tour of rural life. Don’t miss the daily milking of sheep (yes sheep!) at Island Pure Sheep Dairy. Whether you’re in a five star suite, a lighthouse keeper’s cottage or a swag, you’ll love Kangaroo Island. There are loads of Kangaroo Island accommodation options, from simple lodgings and hotels to breathtaking luxury. Try a tent with modern conveniences or stay in a selfcontained beachside shack, perfect for families or couples. Get to know the locals at a bed and breakfast or other travelers at a caravan park. For the perfect stay the beautiful Western KI Caravan Park & Wildlife Reserve offers onsite cabins, caravan sites, tent sites, BBQ facilities and a Wildlife Reserve. For bookings to Western KI Caravan Park call [phone] www.westernki.com.au email [email protected]. www.touring-australia.net 43