Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Kangaroo Island - Kingscote
Situated on the shores of the beautiful Nepean Bay, with a panoramic view of the boat-studded harbour, Kingscote is the commercial and business hub of the Island. To the north there are steep cliffs that descend steeply to Reeves Point (old Kingscote), one of the most important heritage sites in South Australia. Kingscote is the Island's capital and a bright, bustling town of about 1,800 people. It is the centre of trade and commerce with banks, extensive shopping and services. A comprehensive guide to the attractions, activities and interesting walks is available from the Information Centre, shops and accommodation houses. The delightful Little Penguins have established themselves in the sandstone and clay cliffs in front of the town. Guided by KI Marine Centre, tours are conducted after dusk to see the penguins returning from their day's fishing. Pelican feeding at 5pm daily is also a must-see.
Kangaroo Island - Penneshaw & Pennington Bay & American River
With a commanding view of the mainland, just 18km across Backstairs Passage, Penneshaw is the community centre for Dudley Peninsula. Situated on the northeast coast of the Island, the seaside village is an attractive welcome for visitors arriving on the Sealink ferries. The Hog Bay Jetty is famous as a fishing spot. It is home to a colony of Little Penguins. Tours are conducted nightly from the Penguin Interpretive Centre.
American River is a narrow tidal channel, known locally as 'The River', separates Pelican Lagoon and Eastern Cove. This channel forms the Island's most protected harbour. The village nestles on the hillside in native bushland, offering superb views of Eastern Cove and the mainland from the comfort of the wide range of accommodation. With the integration of bushland and accommodation, the nightlife in American River is naturally wild. A leisurely walk with a torch will reveal an array of native life including Tammar Wallabies and Brush-tailed Possums. The bushland surrounding the village is habitat to the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo, which are often seen in the area. Eastern Cove, the outer bay, offers excellent sailing and fishing in semi-protected waters. Pelican Lagoon, the inner bay, is a natural fish nursery and is protected as an Aquatic Reserve. The islands within the lagoon are important bird-breeding habitats. Black Swans, Cape Barren Geese, Australian Pelicans and other birds make the area an excellent bird-watching destination. The foreshore and the Fish Cannery Walking Trail are great places to pursue this.
American River is a narrow tidal channel, known locally as 'The River', separates Pelican Lagoon and Eastern Cove. This channel forms the Island's most protected harbour. The village nestles on the hillside in native bushland, offering superb views of Eastern Cove and the mainland from the comfort of the wide range of accommodation. With the integration of bushland and accommodation, the nightlife in American River is naturally wild. A leisurely walk with a torch will reveal an array of native life including Tammar Wallabies and Brush-tailed Possums. The bushland surrounding the village is habitat to the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo, which are often seen in the area. Eastern Cove, the outer bay, offers excellent sailing and fishing in semi-protected waters. Pelican Lagoon, the inner bay, is a natural fish nursery and is protected as an Aquatic Reserve. The islands within the lagoon are important bird-breeding habitats. Black Swans, Cape Barren Geese, Australian Pelicans and other birds make the area an excellent bird-watching destination. The foreshore and the Fish Cannery Walking Trail are great places to pursue this.
Friday, 1 January 2010
我想念天堂里我亲爱的妈妈
妈妈，你在天堂一切都好吗？到今天整整七年了，我想死你了。经常在梦中见到你，每次我都紧紧地搂住你，那种久违了的、亲切的、温暖的感觉让我惊喜不已，梦醒时却已是泪湿枕巾。妈妈，每次坐在自家的院子里看到满眼的春色，每次走在海滩上看到一眼望不到边的湛蓝的大海，我就会心痛，我知道这是妈妈最喜欢的生活，可我却没能力或者说没有努力在七年前给妈妈这样的生活。如果妈妈那时就能和我一起享受现在这样的生活，妈妈根本就不会得肺癌，这是我心里永远的痛！妈妈下辈子我还要做让你骄傲的乖女儿，让我把我这辈子没能给你的都在下辈子给你。
妈妈，我想死你了，怀念所有以前我们全家在一起的快乐日子。现在才懂得有你在身边的这32年是我这辈子最幸福的时光了，因为妈妈永远是我坚强的后盾，因为妈妈永远会抚平我的伤痛，因为妈妈永远为我敞开家的门。妈妈，我亲爱的妈妈，好想再见到你。自从你走了以后，爸爸就一直一蹶不振，想念你是他唯一的事情，他糟蹋自己的身体，希望籍此能快快解脱自己在天堂和你重逢。作为深爱他的女儿我却对此无能为力，我真的不知该怎么做才能解开爸爸的心结，让他能平静地面对这无奈的一切，由此我更加想念妈妈！妈妈，请您在天堂保佑爸爸吧，让他能平静地健康地和我们在一起生活尽可能多的时间，有他在-这个家就永远是我们温暖的港湾。
妈妈，七年了，我把藏在心底对你的思念说给你听，这份痛彻心肺的相思之苦没有经历过是很难理解的。祝愿天下所有的父母都能长寿，这是做儿女最大的幸福了。
妈妈，我想死你了，怀念所有以前我们全家在一起的快乐日子。现在才懂得有你在身边的这32年是我这辈子最幸福的时光了，因为妈妈永远是我坚强的后盾，因为妈妈永远会抚平我的伤痛，因为妈妈永远为我敞开家的门。妈妈，我亲爱的妈妈，好想再见到你。自从你走了以后，爸爸就一直一蹶不振，想念你是他唯一的事情，他糟蹋自己的身体，希望籍此能快快解脱自己在天堂和你重逢。作为深爱他的女儿我却对此无能为力，我真的不知该怎么做才能解开爸爸的心结，让他能平静地面对这无奈的一切，由此我更加想念妈妈！妈妈，请您在天堂保佑爸爸吧，让他能平静地健康地和我们在一起生活尽可能多的时间，有他在-这个家就永远是我们温暖的港湾。
妈妈，七年了，我把藏在心底对你的思念说给你听，这份痛彻心肺的相思之苦没有经历过是很难理解的。祝愿天下所有的父母都能长寿，这是做儿女最大的幸福了。
Saturday, 21 November 2009
Kangaroo Island - Kelly Hill Caves
Beneath the vast expanse of native bushland of Kelly Hill Conservation Park lies a maze of caverns and tunnels that will take your breath away.
Discover Kelly Hill Caves' treasures of impressive stalagmites, stalactites, helictites and straws on regular guided tours, with the flickering flames of the past replaced with state-of-the-art fibre optic lighting. One of the caves most intriguing features is its helictites, which defy gravity forming hook-like and other intricate limestone formations.
As one of the few dry limestone cave attractions in Australia, Kelly Hill offers an ideal spot to try adventure caving. Don't miss the opportunity to don a hardhat and pair of overalls as you and crawl through amazing caverns on a guided adventure caving tour.
The parks interpretive walking trails also offer great opportunities to spot native wildlife and enjoy the island's peacefulness and unspoilt natural beauty.
Kelly Hill's Visitor Centre houses interesting interpretive displays, souvenirs, drinks and snack food. Picnic grounds in a tranquil bush setting are also available.
The park is located on the southern side of Kangaroo Island, adjoining the Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area.
kelly Hill Caves Tour Timetable and Fees
All prices include gsT and are valid from 1/4/09 – 31/3/10
Adult ($) Conc. ($) Child ($) Family ($)
Show Cave Tour 12.50 10.00 7.50 34.00
Adventure Caving, bookings essential 31.00 25.00 18.50 84.00
Show Cave Tour – duration approximately 40 minutes.
Daily: 10.30 am 11.15 am 12.15 pm 1.15 pm 2.15 pm 3.15 pm 4.15 pm
Adventure Caving Tour: Available at 2.15 pm daily, participants must be over 8 years. Minimum charge and conditions apply. Bookings are essential. (A Show Cave Tour must be completed prior to Adventure Cave Tour).
Discover Kelly Hill Caves' treasures of impressive stalagmites, stalactites, helictites and straws on regular guided tours, with the flickering flames of the past replaced with state-of-the-art fibre optic lighting. One of the caves most intriguing features is its helictites, which defy gravity forming hook-like and other intricate limestone formations.
As one of the few dry limestone cave attractions in Australia, Kelly Hill offers an ideal spot to try adventure caving. Don't miss the opportunity to don a hardhat and pair of overalls as you and crawl through amazing caverns on a guided adventure caving tour.
The parks interpretive walking trails also offer great opportunities to spot native wildlife and enjoy the island's peacefulness and unspoilt natural beauty.
Kelly Hill's Visitor Centre houses interesting interpretive displays, souvenirs, drinks and snack food. Picnic grounds in a tranquil bush setting are also available.
The park is located on the southern side of Kangaroo Island, adjoining the Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area.
kelly Hill Caves Tour Timetable and Fees
All prices include gsT and are valid from 1/4/09 – 31/3/10
Adult ($) Conc. ($) Child ($) Family ($)
Show Cave Tour 12.50 10.00 7.50 34.00
Adventure Caving, bookings essential 31.00 25.00 18.50 84.00
Show Cave Tour – duration approximately 40 minutes.
Daily: 10.30 am 11.15 am 12.15 pm 1.15 pm 2.15 pm 3.15 pm 4.15 pm
Adventure Caving Tour: Available at 2.15 pm daily, participants must be over 8 years. Minimum charge and conditions apply. Bookings are essential. (A Show Cave Tour must be completed prior to Adventure Cave Tour).
Friday, 13 November 2009
Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase National Park
Flinders Chase is the name given to a complex of protected areas covering the western end of Kangaroo Island. The park is comprised of three parts, totalling 32,600 ha; the Cape du Couedic and Rocky River area to the south west, the Gosse Lands to the north east and Cape Borda Lightstation on the north west tip of Kangaroo Island. Flinders Chase is approximately 110 km west of Kingscote, the island's largest town and can be accessed via the Playford Highway or South Coast Road.
Bring your own car and drive inside the park. From wind-sculpted rock formations that sit atop a smooth granite dome known as Remarkable Rocks to Admirals Arch, a perfect sweep of rock under which the surf pounds and New Zealand Fur Seals play, the national park is a must see for any visit to the island.
Live the life of a lighthouse keeper and stay in a cottage at the Cape du Couedic or Cape Borda lighthouses or sleep under the stars in one of many numerous campsites. Cosy self-contained accommodation is also available at Postman's Cottage at Rocky River and Woodward Hut at Cape Borda Lightstation.
Entry Cost*:
Adult: $8.50 (Day park entry fee), Concession: $7.00, Child: $5.0, Family: $23.00
Kangaroo Island - Seal Bay Conservation Park
Only 45 minutes from Kangaroo Island's main town Kingscote, Seal Bay Conservation Park is located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island. The park was proclaimed in 1972 to help in the protection of the Australian Sea-lion and its natural habitat.
The park provides guided tours along Seal Bay beach. Visitors, who participating in a guided tour, can walk amongst the sea-lions while they rest after long fishing trips. A boardwalk also enables visitors to experience the Australian Sea-lion habitat.
Fees & charges (all prices include GST and are valid from 1/4/09 – 31/3/10)
Adult ($) Conc. ($) Child ($) Family ($)
Guided Beach Tour including boardwalk 27.50 22.00 16.50 75.00
Boardwalk and lookout (unguided) 12.50 10.00 8.00 35.00
Guided Beach Tour timetable (duration approximately 45 minutes):
Daily - Park closes at 5pm
9.00 am 9.45 am 10.30 am 11.15 am 12.15 pm 1.00 pm 1.45 pm 2.30 pm 3.30 pm 4.15 pm
The park provides guided tours along Seal Bay beach. Visitors, who participating in a guided tour, can walk amongst the sea-lions while they rest after long fishing trips. A boardwalk also enables visitors to experience the Australian Sea-lion habitat.
Fees & charges (all prices include GST and are valid from 1/4/09 – 31/3/10)
Adult ($) Conc. ($) Child ($) Family ($)
Guided Beach Tour including boardwalk 27.50 22.00 16.50 75.00
Boardwalk and lookout (unguided) 12.50 10.00 8.00 35.00
Guided Beach Tour timetable (duration approximately 45 minutes):
Daily - Park closes at 5pm
9.00 am 9.45 am 10.30 am 11.15 am 12.15 pm 1.00 pm 1.45 pm 2.30 pm 3.30 pm 4.15 pm
Friday, 3 July 2009
Kangaroo Island - Itinerary & tips
We spent 4 days at Kangaroo Island. Below is our schedule:
May 9th: Took 9am ferry to Kangaroo Island and arrived there at 9:45am. Drove to Seal Bay directly and got there at 11am. Spent about 2 hours at Seal Bay. Then went to Kelly Hill Caves.
May 10th: Drove to Cape Borda Lighthouse in the morning. After that, went to Flinders Chase National Park and spent the rest day there.
May 11th: Drove from Flinders Chase National Park to Kingscote. Then wandered around the town. Saw Pelican feeding at 5pm and joined the little Penguin tour at 7:30pm.
May 12th: Drove from Kingscote to Emu Bay, American River and Penneshaw. Took 2:30pm ferry from Penneshaw to Cape Jervis. Drove back home.
Tips:
1. Kangaroo Island is much bigger than you thought. You should spend at least 3 days to go through most famous sightseeings like Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park.
2. Book your accommodations early. Especially during the school holiday period. Don't stay at the same hotel if you spend at least 3 days at the island, otherwise it will cost you a lot of petrol and time. We stayed at Flinders Chase National Park area for 2 nights, Kingscote for 1 night.
3. The road situation at Kangaroo Island is pretty good. Most of time, you will drive on the 11okm/h zone. Slow down when you pass through any town.
4. Avoid to drive at night. During night time, there are plenty animals like kangaroo, koala etc. crossing the road. And on the country road with 110km/h zone, normally it doesn't have enough lights, which means really dark. So arrange your trip carefully and back to hotel before it gets dark.
5. Bring your GPS with you. Most of time, when you drove on the country road, your normal mobile phone doesn't have any signal. That's another reason you shouldn't drive at night. Because if you lost, it's hard to find any house or any people to get direction.
6. Fill you petrol regularly. Please remember most of country petrol stations will close before 6pm. And Kangaroo Island doesn't have a lot of service stations. Before you start your trip, always find out where you could get petrol in advance.
May 9th: Took 9am ferry to Kangaroo Island and arrived there at 9:45am. Drove to Seal Bay directly and got there at 11am. Spent about 2 hours at Seal Bay. Then went to Kelly Hill Caves.
May 10th: Drove to Cape Borda Lighthouse in the morning. After that, went to Flinders Chase National Park and spent the rest day there.
May 11th: Drove from Flinders Chase National Park to Kingscote. Then wandered around the town. Saw Pelican feeding at 5pm and joined the little Penguin tour at 7:30pm.
May 12th: Drove from Kingscote to Emu Bay, American River and Penneshaw. Took 2:30pm ferry from Penneshaw to Cape Jervis. Drove back home.
Tips:
1. Kangaroo Island is much bigger than you thought. You should spend at least 3 days to go through most famous sightseeings like Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park.
2. Book your accommodations early. Especially during the school holiday period. Don't stay at the same hotel if you spend at least 3 days at the island, otherwise it will cost you a lot of petrol and time. We stayed at Flinders Chase National Park area for 2 nights, Kingscote for 1 night.
3. The road situation at Kangaroo Island is pretty good. Most of time, you will drive on the 11okm/h zone. Slow down when you pass through any town.
4. Avoid to drive at night. During night time, there are plenty animals like kangaroo, koala etc. crossing the road. And on the country road with 110km/h zone, normally it doesn't have enough lights, which means really dark. So arrange your trip carefully and back to hotel before it gets dark.
5. Bring your GPS with you. Most of time, when you drove on the country road, your normal mobile phone doesn't have any signal. That's another reason you shouldn't drive at night. Because if you lost, it's hard to find any house or any people to get direction.
6. Fill you petrol regularly. Please remember most of country petrol stations will close before 6pm. And Kangaroo Island doesn't have a lot of service stations. Before you start your trip, always find out where you could get petrol in advance.
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