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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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.
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
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.