ROAD CONDITIONS

Kangaroo Island road surfaces vary between sealed, gravelled, formed and bush-tracks. The main roads from Penneshaw to Kingscote, and a ring route between Kingscote and Flinders Chase National Park are sealed. However, many roads in the Eastern, Western and Northern sides of the Island are not sealed, but with careful driving they are quite safe. Unsealed surfaces comprise round ironstone gravel which is prone to corrugation and collects at roadsides making speed driving extremely hazardous and slippery. Some unsealed roads are closed in wet weather so it pays to check with Council before driving in more remote areas. Take care on all roads to avoid colliding with wildlife particularly from early evening to early morning.

BANKING FACILITIES

There are several ATM outlets on Kangaroo Island: at Bank SA, ANZ bank and Ozone Hotel in Kingscote; and at the Parndana Hotel. Eftpos facilities are available in most shops and after hours at most service stations in Kingscote.

In Kingscote visitors can utilise the ANZ Bank and Bank SA (Monday-Thursday until 4pm, Friday until 5pm); Commonwealth Bank and Credit Union facilities (Giro Post) at the Post Office (open weekdays until 5pm, closed on weekends).

MOBILE PHONE SERVICES

The main mobile telephone coverage on Kangaroo Island is through Telstra CDMA or 3G. Other carriers and digital phones have quite a limited range on the Island with good reception in Kingscote and Penneshaw. Telstra CDMA and 3G mobile phones have a better coverage in central areas and along the North, South and East coasts.

SHOPPING HOURS - KINGSCOTE

Kingscote Foodland is open weekdays 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. General Kingscote shopping centre hours are from 9am to 5.30pm weekdays and from 9am to 12noon on Saturdays. In January some outlets have extended hours to cater for visitors.

FOOD SERVICES - KINGSCOTE

There is limited access to deli's, coffee shops and service stations after hours; however, most are closed from 7.30 pm.

Pizza Bella is open until 9.00pm each night in Dauncey street and offer a free delivery service for orders of $15 and above. Next door to Pizza Bella is Bella Restaurant offering a selection of evening meals and daily specials to guests. Their menu board is outside their restaurant for viewing.

There are two Hotels offering evening meals as well as dine-in restaurants attached to major Motels. Meal orders are required before 8.00 pm. The Hotels and some Motels have weekly specials worth checking out.

FUEL - KINGSCOTE

Fuel can be purchased from a number of outlets in Kingscote up until 7.30 pm. Portable gas cylinders can also be topped up at most fuel outlets. Fuel costs are more expensive than city prices.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

There is no public transport on Kangaroo Island, nor is there a taxi service. Visitors should make sure they have transport arranged prior to their arrival and pre-book car hire well in advance if it is required.

MEDICAL SERVICES - KINGSCOTE

There is a medical clinic in Murray Street, Kingscote open Monday-Friday between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm and emergency clinics operate from the Hospital on Saturdays and Sundays at 9.00 am and 6.00 pm until all patients are seen - telephone. After hours medical emergencies should be directed through our local Hospital on The Esplanade - telephone.

WHAT TO BRING

As a guide from September to April bring both warm and cool weather clothing however mainly cool weather clothes from May to August. Also on your list should be a pair of comfortable walking shoes; sun hat/lotion; warm jacket; binoculars, thermos and torch. We can supply picnic equipment and children's toys, games and equipment. If bringing children, ask us what we can supply to enable you to travel lightly.