Traveling to Kangaroo Island

Love viewing the wildlife? There is a place where visitors can come and enjoy. This tourist destination: Kangaroo Island.

Kangaroo Island is located in South Australia. By hearing the name of this island, it does have kangaroos! But kangaroos are not the only wildlife attraction that is in existence. There are koalas, goannas, platypus, wallabies, and many others. Wildlife is not the only type of adventure that tourists can enjoy.

Unlike the seasons in the Western Hemisphere, summer takes place during the months of December through February. During the summer months, the wildlife returns to their shelters when it is very hot. Besides the intense heat, Kangaroo Island is very colorful with the pastures being a very golden color against the wildflowers and the native trees—the true representation of summer. Also in this season, since it is in a very constant environment, the goannas lay approximately between ten and seventeen eggs. This is a very good incubator period. In addition, wildlife such as the kangaroos and wallabies are giving birth to their young during this time.

Autumn, which falls between March and May, is a time when nature begins to blossom. Pastures becomes greener and waterways have a very beautiful flow. During this season, many changes are taking place, such as more frequent raining which results in the vegetation to grow and wildlife can have something to eat. Also in the autumn season, animals such as cockatoos and penguins are nesting. Fungi begins to grow on damp ground and decaying wood.

June through August, this is the sign of wintertime. Unlike the wintertime that most Americans are accustomed to, this season on the Kangaroo Island is filled with a beautiful green countryside, irresistibly flowing rivers and fill of wildlife. This is what this island is all about! Animals such as the land mammals, which are mainly nocturnal animals, come out every often during the daytime. Unlike other animals in the animal kingdom, which hibernate during the winter months, the koala comes out of their mother's pouch and take refuge on their back.

The spring months are between September and November. Within these months, everything goes through the rebirth experience, of course we see the return of wildlife such as the birds and the vegetation, as in the wildflowers. In addition, nature on Kangaroo Island begins to re-emerge.
Getting around Kangaroo Islands can be a bit of a challenge, if visitors choose to look at in that manner. Two ways of arriving here are by ferry and air. The Sealion 2000 and the Spirit of Kangaroo Island are operated by Sealink. These include two gigantic vehicles that are full of luxury and passenger ferries Bookings are a requirement. The connection points to this island are from Penneshaw to American River and Kingscote. Another way is by flight. The Regional Express, or REX, and Air South conducts the half hour flights from Adelaide to Kingscote Airport. Tourists can have shuttle transportation to Kingscote, which is the capital of Kangaroo Island.

There are so many different activities that tourists can enjoy during their visit to the Kangaroo Islands. One of the activities is enjoying the caving expedition. Kelly Hill Conservation Park is a great start to explore this underground system. In this cave, tourists can learn about how the ornate calcite is formed. This is a great site for those individuals who just love pure adventure.
If exploring the underground is not part of the vacation plan, there is something for the art lovers as well. Visitors can check out the Rustic Blue Gallery. Although this gallery is opened certain times of the year, it is worth a tour. These artworks, such as jewelry and sculpture, highlights everyday life on the Kangaroo Island. The good thing is that these works are created by local artists. In addition to the art in the gallery, it also has a spiritual room where tourists can have the experience of a lifetime. This is a real gem.

But before planning a trip to Kangaroo Island, there are a few things that visitors should know in advance. These items are not allow on this island: bee and honey products due to the fact that it is a haven for bees, potatoes for planting and eating, foxes, and rabbits. Also, weeds are not permitted on the islands. Other than those restrictions, tourists will have a blast on Kangaroo Island!


Sources:

http://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/about/default.aspx
http://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/gettingthere/default.aspx
http://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/wildlife/parks.aspx
http://www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/art/default.aspx