As with many places throughout Australia there is also a
wealth of opportunities in outdoor sports. There are even tours specifically on
the island that focus on the great deal of outdoor pursuits that can be
discovered on the island. Of course there is a great deal of swimming based
sports including surfing, snorkelling, diving, body boarding the list is
endless. However as I was frequently told of stories of 18 feet Great White
Sharks circling the island I decided to stick to those sports on land.
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action
Found just after Vivonne Bay, KI Outdoor Action provides a
great wealth of unique options to explore the islands landscape. I decided Quad
biking would be one of the options I took to see an alternative view of KI.
Joining a group of just 3 of us in total (the two others being a lovely Italian
couple on their honeymoon – which I felt very bad for interrupting) we mounted
our bikes and were lead on a thrilling wildlife tour. Whizzing pasts Koalas,
Kangaroos and wallabies the quad bike tour provided a variety of speeds and
terrains in which to enjoy the varying landscape. Having never been one for speed and as
someone that didn’t venture onto the motorway till 5 years after passing her
drivers license – I surprised myself at how much I enjoyed a later craved the
need for speed. Quad bike is definitely now my most preferred mode of
transportation.
Little Sahara
Another one of the islands ever stunning surprises – Little
Sahara is a collection of huge sand dunes found tucked away just after Seal
Bay. Once scaling the sand dune – something which I can assure takes great
strength – the best way down is by sandboard. Welcome to BYO or hire from KI
Outdoor Action it is a fantastic way to enjoy the sights and landscapes of KI.
Again something one would never expect to find amongst the wildlife yet which
has now been used to great advantage by thrill seekers across the island.
(As I travelled solo I could not take a photo of myself
boarding – so please accept this photo of a tourist family enjoying the
dunes as a substitute)
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