Australia’s Galapagos
Kangaroo Island (or KI) is the country’s premier destination for wildlife experiences. It’s another of South Australia’s huge wilderness areas – six times bigger than Singapore, or the same size as Long Island, New York, with a breathtaking diversity of natural environments to discover.
Beautiful Kangaroo Island is a microcosm of different landscapes and environments – stunning beaches, forests, sand dunes and farmland. It’s the place to see amazing native wildlife in the wild. So it’s no wonder that it’s one of Australia’s National Landscapes.
CLOSEST CRUISING PORTS FROM KANGAROO ISLAND
Fremantle (West)
Distance 1283 nm = 2 days 16 hours
Hobart (South-East)
Distance 696 nm = 1 day 11 hours
Melbourne (East)
Distance 454 nm = 23 hours
Port Lincoln (West)
Distance 60 nm = 3 hours
Adelaide (Outer Harbor)
Distance 60 nm = 3 hours
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Tabs
Activities
Sightseeing Opportunities (Half Day)
- Remarkable Rocks
- Admirals Arch
- Kangaroo Island Wineries
- Seal Bay
Sightseeing Opportunities (Full Day)
- Flinders Chase National Park
- Parndana Wildlife park
Best Hotels
- Southern Ocean Lodge
- Ozone Hotel
- Kangaroo Beach Lodges
- Lifetime Private Retreats
Best Beaches
- Hog Bay : 500 metres
- Vivonne Bay : 101 km
Tennis
- Penneshaw Tennis Courts
Golf
- Penneshaw : 1 km
- Kingscote : 58 km
Other Sporting Activities
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Surfing
- Sailing
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Customs
Working hours |
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| Customs Officers | By Arrangement |
| Quarantine Officials | By Arrangement |
| Immigration Officials | By Arrangement |
Customs and Immigration |
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| Passenger Manifest | TBD |
| Embarking Passenger Manifest | TBD |
| Crew Manifest | TBD |
| Stores List | TBD |
| Customs Declaration (Ship) | TBD |
| Customs Declaration (Crew) | TBD |
| Forms Comments | TBD |
| Customs Declaration (Passengers) | TBD |
Port health |
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| Health Declaration | NO |
Ground Operations
The following Ground Handlers are ACA members and supply superior ground handling services throughout Australia.
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Port Approach
Approach |
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| Arrival Departure Restrictions | Yes - Anchorage |
| Tidal Variation | YES |
| Prevailing Currents | YES |
| Prevailing Winds | YES |
| Length of Channel | n/a |
| Depth of Channel | n/a |
| Comments | n/a |
Depth and breadth of turning basin |
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| Location of Turning Basin | n/a |
| Diameter | n/a |
| Depth | n/a |
| Other points | n/a |
Pilotage |
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| Anchorage | |
Port Services
Shipping agents |
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Port Operations/Services |
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| Wilhelmsen Ships Service | |
| Address | 9/189 Kent Street |
| SYDNEY NSW 2000 | |
| Telephone | (+61) 8 8341 0466 |
| 24 hour contact | (+61) 8 8341 0466 |
| Fax | (+61) 8 8341 0506 |
| Website | www.wilhelmsen.com/services/maritime/companies/buss/Pages/buss.aspx |
| wss.adelaide@wilhelmsen.com | |
| Services | Contact: Kerry Marcus. |
| Inchcape Shipping Services | |
| Address | Level 12, 15-19 Bent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
| Telephone | + 61 0 8 8447 4655 |
| 24 hour contact | N/A |
| Fax | + 61 0 8 8447 6139 |
| Website | www.iss-shipping.com/home.aspx |
| adelaide@iss-shipping.com.au | |
| Services | Jamie Holdaway |
| Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator). | |
Towage |
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| Are tugs available | No |
| Are tugs compulsory | N/A |
| Tug operator`s name | N/A |
| Tug operator`s fax | N/A |
| Ship or tug lines | N/A |
| Tug working hours | N/A |
Linesman |
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| Working hours | N/A |
Port officials |
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| Working hours | 24 hours |
| Overtime | As required |
Stevedoring |
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| Stevedoring Name | or details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent |
Provedoring |
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| For details of contractors, please refer to the Client Services Officer at Flinders Ports. | |
| For further information refer to Flinders Ports web site at www.flindersports.com.au. | |
Telephones |
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| Telephones | no |
| How many | 0 |
| Notice required | N/A |
Bunkering |
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| Fuel Grades | No |
| Quay or barge | N/A |
| Suppliers | N/A |
Water |
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| Fresh Water | No |
| Exquay or barge | N/A |
| No of hoses | N/A |
| Capacity per hose/hour | N/A |
| Tonnes per hour guaranteed | N/A |
| Type of connect | N/A |
| Connect size in inches | N/A |
Dry garbage |
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| Dry garbage | Yes |
| Barge alongside | No |
| Containers available | No |
| Size of containers | No |
| Number available | Not applicable |
| Incineration or dump | No |
| Facilities to transport | N/A |
Wet garbage |
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| Wet garbage | No |
| Ship or shore pump | N/A |
| Sludge disposal | No |
| Sludge details | N/A |
Charges |
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| Port Charges | Refer Adelaide Port Operator |
Repair facilities |
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| Nearest dry dock | Sydney - Australian Defence Industries - Garden Island |
| Length | 347 metres |
| Beam | 40 metres. |
| Maximum Tonnage | 100000 tonnes deadweight (according to vessel design) |
| Divers Available | Yes |
| Engineering facilities | Yes |
Dredging |
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| Dredging undertaken | No |
| Dredging when | Maintenance dredging only |
Port Operator
Port operator |
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| Name | n/a |
| Address | n/a |
| Telephone | n/a |
| Facsimile | n/a |
| Web Site | n/a |
| Email Address | n/a |
Berth details |
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| Berth | Anchorage |
| Maximum draft | n/a |
| Tidal variation | n/a |
| Berth length | n/a |
| Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | n/a |
| Are other ships able to dock | n/a |
| Cargo ships at dock | n/a |
| Security fences | n/a |
| Berth | n/a |
| Maximum draft | n/a |
| Tidal variation | n/a |
| Berth length | n/a |
| Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | n/a |
| Are other ships able to dock | n/a |
| Cargo ships at dock | n/a |
| Security fences | n/a |
Nearest ports |
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| Australia | Adelaide |
| Nearest Overseas Port | Wellington |
Terminal
Terminal facilities |
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| Terminal Building | Yes |
| Meet and Greet Facilities | Yes |
| Toilet Facilities | Yes |
| Telephones | Yes |
| Availability of Maps and/or Brochures | Yes |
| Souvenir Shopping | Yes |
| Money Exchange | Yes |
| Is the US Dollar Accepted? | No |
Transport |
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| Closest Airport to Pier | Kingscote Airport |
| Distance to Airport | 51 km |
| Transport to Airport | By Car |
| Can Passengers Walk to Town | Yes |
| Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop | n/a |
| Distance from Pier to Town Centre | 800m |
| Are Shuttle Buses Necessary | n/a |
| Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town | n/a |
| Availability of Taxis at Pier | No |
| Availability of Public Transport at Pier | No |
| Other Forms of Transport at Pier | Hire cars |
Tour buses |
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| Distance from Ship to Tour Buses | 400m |
| What is the Normal Coach Capacity | 54 |
| Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned | Yes |
| Are Refreshments Provided on Buses | By Arrangement |
| Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses | By Arrangement |
| Are Step Stools Provided on Buses | Yes |
Tourism
Tourism operators in South Australia: