Grandpa’s guide to Driving in Kangaroo Island

G’day, mates! The sun’s shining! The birds are singin’. It looks to be a great day, this one! I feel many interesting things are in store for you! This is the perfect time for another one of my guides.

Today’s feature is one of Australia’s most interesting places, Kangaroo Island. Despite being named ‘Kangaroo Island’ the place I is actually famous for its honey, being the first bee sanctuary in the world. Back then, an Italian colony was set up in Kangaroo Island and Ligurian honey bees flocked on over.

Aside from the honey, Kangaroo Island also has shipwrecks as attractions! How cool is that? Now, before I give you any more reasons to visit Kangaroo Island, I should remind you about your means of transportation.

Okay, so you’re going on a vacation, right? There’s no other way to go round the city other than in a car rental. Car rental roughly translates to safety, style and convenience. So what are you waiting for? Click here Kangaroo Island Car Rental and get your car rental affairs sorted. You’ll find affordable prices and trusted cars. Hurry on to get the best deals!

There’s lots to see in Kangaroo Island so listen up because Gradpa Ben’s gonna fill you in.

1. Portland Maru

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a real-life shipwreck? Then Kangaroo Island’s got what you’re looking for! Lots of ships have found their end on the Kangaroo Island coastline. The most massive is the Portland Maru, which weighs 5,865 tons and it sank at Cape Torrens on the 20th of March, 1935. Now, wouldn’t you just want to check out that gigantic mess? I promise you it’ll be glorious!

2. Cape Willoughby Lighthouse

Amongst other things, Lighthouses appear to be a big hit here in Kangaroo Island. Yeah, there are a couple of them here and there but what you want to look out for is the first one that was ever built in South Australia in 1858 and that’s the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse. It still operates up until now so do go and see it in action!

3. Seal Bay Conservation Park

Your last stop has got to be Seal Bay Conservation Park. Here you can go on one of the regular guided tours and see the endangered Australian Sea-lions in their original habitat of coastal vegetation, dunes and beach. You can also stroll along the 800-metre boardwalk on to the viewing platforms where you can have a great view of the sea-lions playing in the waves or getting a tan on the beach. Just relax and let the coastal scene stun you.

There you go! What you should see in the ever-wonderful Kangaroo Island! Don’t forget to bring home a jar of honey, honey. I’m serious about that, mate. Go get five if you can.

‘Til next, time, yeah? Cheers!

- Grandpa Benjamin