Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
www.countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au
; The Esplanade; 24hr)
is in Kingscote. Island mobile phone
reception is patchy outside the main towns (best with Telstra). There are supermarkets at
Penneshaw and Kingscote, and a general store at American River.
all park and conservation area entry fees, and ranger-guided tours at Seal Bay, Kelly Hill
Caves, Cape Borda and Cape Willoughby. Passes available online or at most sights.
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Getting There & Away
AIR
Kingscote (return from $220).
BUS
Sealink operates a morning and afternoon bus service between Adelaide Central Bus Sta-
tion and Cape Jervis (return adult/child $50/26, 2ΒΌ hours one way).
FERRY
Penneshaw on KI, with at least three ferries each way daily (return adult/child from $96/
48, bicycles/motorcycles/cars $22/58/280, 45 minutes one way). One driver is included
with the vehicle price (cars only, not bikes).
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Getting Around
There's no public transport anywhere on the island: take a tour or bring or hire some
wheels. The island's main roads are sealed, but the rest are gravel, including those to
Cape Willoughby, Cape Borda and the North Coast Rd (take it slowly, especially at
night). There's petrol at Kingscote, Penneshaw, American River, Parndana and Vivonne
Bay.
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
Kingscote Airport is 14km from Kingscote.
Kangaroo Island Transfers
( 0427 887
575;
www.kitransfers.com.au
)
connects the airport with Kingscote (per person $20, minim-
um two people), American River ($30) and Penneshaw ($40). Solo travellers pay double
(eg Kingscote $40). Bookings essential.
TO/FROM THE FERRY
