Fuel price leaves KI ferry high and dry (AdelaideNow Article)

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Fuel price leaves KI ferry high and dry

May 21, 2008

KANGAROO Island Ferries has cancelled services until October because

low winter demand will not cover a 50 per cent rise in its fuel costs.

The company normally runs its 52m Seaway vessel carrying up to

250 passengers and 30 cars between Wirrina on the mainland coast,

south of Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island's main town of Kingscote twice a day each way.

However, lower demand in winter and increased fuel prices have forced the

company to stop operating from now until the October long weekend.

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ReturnOne Way

Journey:	Wirrina to KingscoteKingscote to Wirrina	Depart:	Mar 2008Apr 2008May 2008Jun 2008Jul 2008Aug 2008Sep 2008Oct 2008Nov 2008Dec 2008Jan 2009Feb 2009	Tue 18Wed 19Thu 20Fri 21Sat 22Sun 23Mon 24Tue 25Wed 26Thu 27Fri 28Sat 29Sun 30Mon 31
Return:	Kingscote to Wirrina	Return:	Mar 2008Apr 2008May 2008Jun 2008Jul 2008Aug 2008Sep 2008Oct 2008Nov 2008Dec 2008Jan 2009Feb 2009	Tue 18Wed 19Thu 20Fri 21Sat 22Sun 23Mon 24Tue 25Wed 26Thu 27Fri 28Sat 29Sun 30Mon 31

If you are attempting to book on line and the time of departure is not available on the Web or you are having trouble with using the Web site, please contact our office directly on (08) 8598 2000 to make a reservation.

Bus Transfer

Bus Transfer From Adelaide

Bus transfers from Adelaide to Wirrina Cove (and return) are available.

Our departure point in Adelaide is the Franklin Street Bus Terminal and our arrival point is our check-in office at Wirrina Cove.

Bookings are essential. Fares are based on scheduled route and times however we are able to do pick ups from accommodation outlets etc if requested. This will inur a surcharge. Charters are also available.

Prices One Way

Adult $20.00, Child $10.00, Concession $15.00

For bookings call (08) 8598 2000.

Tours

Kangaroo Island Essentials Day Tour

Depart: Adelaide (includes return bus transfers and ferry)
Adult: $199	Child $137
Depart: Wirrina Cove (includes return ferry passage)
Adult: $159	Child $127
Depart: Kingscote (includes return bus transfers and ferry)
Adult: $109	Child $79
Tour package includes lunch and attraction costs.

Upon arrival at Kingscote your friendly local tour guide will take you to Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre for a picnic lunch, after which it is off to the Remarkable Rocks, an amazing natural rock formation, and Admiral's Arch. Get up close and watch Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals play and swim about in the water and laze on the rocks only a few metres below the observation deck.

Next stop is Seal Bay where you will participate in a guided tour that enables you to walk amongst the Australian Sea-lions on Seal Bay beach. You can then follow the boardwalk and spot the Sea-lions coming in from the ocean or lying amongst the sand dunes.

You will also enjoy your visit to a honey bee farm or a wander around the charming town of Kingscote.

Passengers are able to join the day tour from any of our three pick up points: the Franklin St Bus Terminal in Adelaide and our check in offices at both Wirrina Cove and Kingscote.

About Us

For the ultimate experience in modern and sophisticated vehicle and passenger ferry transfers between the beautiful regions of Wirrina Cove and Kingscote, Kangaroo Island you can't beat KIFERRIES-SA.

Setting new standards in Australian ferry design, KIFERRIES-SA offer you the optimum in comfort, speed and safety - at competitive prices.

More than just a ferry service, we also offer a day tour of KI as well as bus transfers from Adelaide.

Kangaroo Island has so much to offer for your next holiday. Stay in a luxury motel with ocean views. Try camping, back-packing, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving or discover the thrill of swimming with the dolphins.

With two to three services daily, seven days a week, we're only a phone call away on (08) 8598 2000.

How to Find Us

Directions to Wirrina Cove
Head west on Waymouth St towards Advertiser Pl	1.1 km
Turn left at West Terrace	1.1 km
Slight right at Anzac Hwy	2.4 km
Turn left at S Rd	5.3 km
Turn right at Main South Rd	1.7 km
Turn right at Southern Expy	18.5 km
Slight right at Main South Rd	39.9 km
Slight left to stay on Main South Rd	14.9 km
Turn right on Paradise Dr	0.6 km
Slight left to stay on Paradise Dr	2.6 km

Wirrina Cove Check-in Office

Our Wirrina Cove check-in office is located at the bottom of Paradise Drive. Our vessel departs from the Marina St. Vincent.

Kingscote Check-in Office

Our Kingscote check-in office is located next to the Kingscote Jetty.