Kangaroo Island has been declared Australia’s ninth National Landscape by Tourism Australia. The Island joins a prestigious but small list of Australian icon landscapes that illustrate the best natural experiences Australia has to offer. Kangaroo Island has been declared because of its spectacular wildlife, great nature based activites, stunning coastline and great local food and wine. The Island has become part of the Tourism Australia key destination marketing program and will be used to broaden knowledge about Australian tourism experiences. Learn more about the National Landscapes program and read about the Tourism Australia announcement . Then visit Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary and experience it for your self.
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Eco Sanctuaries International Ltd Offer Document available
June 26th, 2009 by MarkA public offer to invest in Eco Sanctuaries International Ltd, the owner of Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary was released on 25 June 2009. The Offer details the expansion and development of Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary and outlines the company’s proposals to expand its sustainability platform in ecotourism, natural resource manangment, carbon, sustainable design and technology. Further information about the Offer and how you can invest is available on the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board web site at www.assob.com/eco.
Spring has sprung at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary
September 11th, 2008 by MarkAfter a few dry years and a winter with not as much rain as we could use, spring is shaping up to be a bumper crop of colourful blossoms. A myriad of bright yellows, pinks, purples, reds, blues and whites are scattered across the landscape. Birds are preparing to nest and a range of migratory waders are making the best of full lakes and lagoons. Echidnas are every where and Goannas will be out from their winter slumber soon. What a spectacular time to visit.
NMRA visits Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary
August 31st, 2008 by MarkPopular camping journalist Lee Atkinson recently toured Kangaroo Island in one of our Mercedes Benz 4WD’s and stayed in an Eco Camp at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary. Her article can be viewed on the NRMA web site.
Holidays with Kids
August 17th, 2008 by MarkWell know Holidays with Kids journalist, Lee Mylne, recently visited Kangaroo Island and stayed at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary in an Eco Camp. Check out her article which was published in Volume 17, 2008.
Camper Trailer Australia Magazine visit Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary
August 10th, 2008 by MarkWe were proud to host Iain and the crew from Camper Trailer Australia Magazine who came to Kangaroo Island to test out a new camper trailer. They were originally only staying at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary for a night but ended up staying three days to take advantage of the Sanctuary’s privacy and easy access for touring around Kangaroo Island. See what they had to say about the Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary in their June/July 2008 article A land recovered.
Salt Lake wetland recovery boosted with 9000 trees
August 7th, 2008 by MarkWe recently completed our major winter rehabilitation program including planting and seeding about 8ha of Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary with local native species. As they grow they will enhance wildlife habitat and reduce the impacts of salinity on the surrounding lagoons. It will also improve the amenity for visitors. Check out what , The Islander, Kangaroo Island’s local paper had to say about the outcome.
Thanks go out to all the volunteers from Urrbrae Agricultural High School in Adelaide, and the local community for all their great effort. We look forward to doing an even bigger and better job next winter. Anyone interested in visiting Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary or Kangaroo Island who would like to get involved in environmental programs can enquire at volunteering@eco-sanctuaries.com
Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary on Getaway
July 6th, 2008 by MarkOn the 6th July, Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary was featured on Getaway. Erik Thompson spent time touring some of the attractions of Kangaroo Island with a Mercedes Benz 4WD and a Kimberley Kamper trailer. Here’s a link to view the video and the information transcript.
Adelaide Advertiser’s Kym Tilbrook checks out Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary’s luxury camping options
July 2nd, 2008 by MarkLooking for a private camping getaway with access to a pristine beach? Thinking about camping with less of the hassle. May be our luxury 4WD and camper trailer package are just what you’re looking for. See what the Adelaide Advertiser’s travel writer, Kym Tilbrook had to say about Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary in his article High Pitched.
Welcome to Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary Blog
July 1st, 2008 by MarkWelcome to the Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary Blog. Topical information about the Sanctuary, its conservation and wildlife programs, and its development as the first private nature reserve of the Eco-sanctuaries Trust will be posted on this Blog. We encourage your comments, advice and news about your experiences at Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary. We also welcome any constructive ideas or information that will help make this Sanctuary a memorable place to visit and a valuable contribution to protecting Kangaroo Island’s and Australia’s rare and threatened wildlife.
Hope to see you soon.
Mark and Shirley Herrmann
Directors
Flour Cask Bay Sanctuary