Where is Kangaroo Island anyway?
It’s in South Australia, about 110Km south of Adelaide. The island is reached by ferry from Cape Jervis (16Km, 45 minutes) to Penneshaw or by air from Adelaide. And yes, it has sealed roads. What is life like on Kangaroo Island? Kangaroo Island is about 155Km from east to west and between 45Km and 2Km from north to south. The population at the 2006 census was 4259. It’s a friendly place and there’s a special feeling to being a resident here. All normal services are available – there’s a hospital, medical centres, library, supermarkets, range of shops, restaurants, etc. Medical service is first rate and if you really get in strife, you’ll be flown to the mainland by the flying doctor. And American River? American River has a permanent population of around 250. There’s a general store which provides your day to day needs, a social club for relaxation and any number of sporting and community organisations. You’re about 30 minutes drive from Kingscote and the same from the ferry at Pennesh
