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Time to go back to Sydney. Not in one day. It’s more than 1,600 km from Kangaroo Island to our home, so we split it into three relaxing trips. Three days to contemplate about this beautiful holiday. It felt like our first two holidays to Western Australia. Vast distances, blue skies, red soil and so [...]

Our last day on Kangaroo Island. A short drive along the east- and northcoast, and enjoy the beaches. First to Prospect Hill, which Matthew Flinders first climbed in 1802 to get a good view to map the island. Then to the northcoast, back to our home, and a yummy fish and chips at night in Penneshaw. [...]

After a couple of days exploring you notice that without doubt Kangaroo Island’s south coast is the most spectacular of the island. Rough coastlines, huge waves, and incredible wildlife. It’s a mini version of the famous Great Ocean Road. Don’t think this is a tiny island. From where we stay to the southwestern tip at [...]

Bo is crazy about wedge tailed eagles and other birds of prey. There is an interesting bird centre near Seal Bay where they do shows and tell all about big birds. On the way there is an oyster farm at American River, close to Prospect Hill. Time to explore… and eat ! For the rest a quiet [...]

It’s time to leave Adelaide. We drive further south, first via McLaren Vale (another pretty wine region !) to Cape Jervis at the southwestern tip of the peninsula. Then the ferry to Kangaroo Island, for a four day stay. How much wildlife will we see here ? And how beautiful are the beaches ? For [...]

Imagine a vineyard within the city. It’s here in Adelaide (!). And it’s the location of one of the most expensive wines of the country. Penfolds’ Magill Estate is not only a winery, but also the name of the famous Magill Estate Shiraz, that goes for more than $ 100 per bottle in the shops. [...]

Glenelg is a lovely and trendy suburb of Adelaide with a nice beach, facing the west. Don’t expect huge waves, it is not open ocean here. There is a nice jetty, good cafés with superb coffee, and a pretty restaurant scene. There is also sunny weather and 30C. A relaxing day at Glenelg Beach ! [...]

Before heading to Adelaide city we visit the wine region of the Adelaide Hills and Mt Lofty, with 727 metres the highest mountain in the region, and only 15 kms from Adelaide. From the top you have magnificent panoramic views of Adelaide and the ocean. The Adelaide Hills are in fact on the other side of [...]

We leave the Flinders Ranges and head for Adelaide. Not immediately to the city, but to the Barossa Valley first for 2 days. The Barossa is one of the five major wine districts around Adelaide (don’t worry, we will visit the others as well !). If you live in Adelaide and love wine, you are [...]

Last day in The Flinders Ranges. It is still remarkable weather. Not too hot, just around 25C during the day. Perfect to walk and do activities. It is so different than other national parks in Australia, although there are similarities with Karijini National Park in Western Australia. The gorges are there more spectacular, there is actual [...]