I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Thanks for your feedback.
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"Qui veut apprendre à se connaître commence par explorer le monde"
Yes, those were indeed the terrible fires. Thanks for the article—it’s actually reassuring and optimistic.
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Hi Jérôme
I’d also wondered about that before going. But since you don’t know the island “before,” you can’t be disappointed.
I loved KI because I camped there, which added to the natural feel of the trip. Less interesting if you stay in “town,” but it was still one of the highlights of our trip (which you know inside out 😉).
On the other hand, two nights seems a bit short to “justify” the ferry ride.
Too bad about Philip Island! We really liked its “holiday island” vibe.
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
I’m thinking of confirming this stop in KI to avoid any regrets, especially since passing through Adelaide again on a second trip to Australia isn’t straightforward. I’m also waiting for confirmation from the car rental company that they allow taking the ferry. For now, Sealink reservations for early April aren’t open yet.
I’ve definitely gone through your trip report—I can’t thank you enough for it! I’ll also check out jlcro’s.
My plan is to stay overnight in Cape Jervis so I don’t risk taking the ferry at the end of the day after a long drive.
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Jervis with 1 night
Day 2: First ferry early at 06:30 (end of March schedule), for example = 1 full day
2 nights
Day 3: 1 full day
Day 4: Half a day with the ferry at 17:00 (end of March schedule) and 2 nights / 2 days in Adelaide
So that leaves 2.5 days, which I’ll make the most of by getting an early start.
Yeah, I’ve skipped Phillip Island, but I’m planning 2 nights at Wilsons Promontory. Ughhhhh, as always, choosing means giving something up. But hey, vacation time isn’t endless :(
"Si partir vivre ses rêves remplit l'âme, les partager après les avoir réalisés la grandit"
"Qui veut apprendre à se connaître commence par explorer le monde"
I think I’ll confirm this stop in K I just to avoid any regrets, especially since going back through Adelaide on a second trip to Australia isn’t straightforward.
wise decision
I’m also waiting for confirmation from the car rental company that they do allow taking the ferry. For now, Sealink bookings for early April aren’t open yet.
I didn’t even realize a rental company could ban that 😮
My plan is to sleep in Cape Jervis so I don’t risk taking the ferry at the end of the day after driving.
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Jervis for 1 night
Day 2: First ferry early at 06:30 (end of March schedule) for example = full day
2 nights
Day 3: Full day
Day 4: Half-day with ferry at 17:00 (end of March schedule) and 2 nights / 2 days in Adelaide
With a morning ferry and a return at 17:00, that’s almost 3 days—seems reasonable to me.
For accommodation the night before, check out Victor Harbor. It’s only 45 min (Google Maps) from Cape Jervis (which I just drove through and didn’t mean much to me 😅) and I found the town really nice—a cute little seaside spot. Sure, it means getting up an hour earlier, but when you love it… Maybe the next ferry? 😉
While I’m thinking about it, fill up the vehicle (and the trunk) before boarding—the gas (and everything else) takes a hit on the island 🏴☠️
Yes, I ruled out Phillip Island, but I’m planning 2 nights at Wilsons Promontory. Ughhhhh, as always, choosing means giving up. But vacation time isn’t endless :(
True, choosing means giving up… The upside is you can give us feedback on Wilsons Promontory—I’d ruled it out too 😅. I had to make choices too ;)
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
I didn’t even imagine a rental company could prohibit that
There’s nothing mentioned about it, but it’s just to be really sure in case of an accident.
With a ferry in the morning and a return at 5 PM, that’s almost 3 days—seems reasonable to me.
The evenings are probably quiet there, so might as well get up early and make the most of it.
For accommodation the night before, check out Victor Harbor—it’s only 45 minutes (Google Maps) from Cape Jervis (which I just drove through and didn’t mean much to me...), and I found the town really nice, a cute little seaside spot. Sure, it means getting up an hour earlier, but when you love it... Maybe the next ferry?
Victor Harbor does seem way nicer than Cape Jervis. Spending the end of the day and night there is a great idea.
While I’m thinking about it, fill up the vehicle (and the trunk) before boarding—the gas (and everything else) takes a hit on the island 🏴☠️
Not surprising 🙁 The whole trip will be like in the US West with a cooler, picnics at lunch, and depending on the evening, either a restaurant or quick cooking at the accommodation. And of course, all that with cold beer while sampling Australian wines. I’ll actually stop by the Yarra Valley and Barossa Valley near Adelaide 😉
And yes, choosing means giving something up... The upside is you’ll be able to give us feedback on Wilsons Promontory, which I’d ruled out... I had to make choices too 😉
The PROM looks really nice and is well promoted in guides and online.
Have a great day.
"Si partir vivre ses rêves remplit l'âme, les partager après les avoir réalisés la grandit"
"Qui veut apprendre à se connaître commence par explorer le monde"
I’m also waiting for confirmation from the car rental company that they do allow taking the ferry. So far, Sealink reservations for early April aren’t open yet.
I didn’t even realize a rental company could prohibit that!
I got confirmation from Budget. Other rental companies like Avis, Hertz, Sixt, and Europcar—which I also checked—are more expensive, but I’ll ask them out of curiosity about the Kangaroo Island crossing.
Worst-case scenario, I’ll leave the Budget car in the Sealink parking lot at Cape Jervis and rent another one in Penneshaw. Financially, it’d work out the same since the ferry without the car is $254 AUD (~140 €) cheaper, and renting an SUV in Penneshaw for 3 days with Hertz costs about 129 €. The only hassle is the logistics of taking the ferry on foot with luggage (I’d rather not leave anything in the trunk), a cooler, and some supplies. Plus, there’ll be two large holds on my credit card (2,600 € for Budget in Sydney and 3,300 € for Hertz in Penneshaw).
If anyone knows a car rental company offering a good rate for an SUV picked up at Sydney Airport and dropped off at Adelaide Airport—and whose insurance covers ferry crossings—I’d love to hear about it! I don’t want to risk signing a waiver in case something happens on the ferry or on Kangaroo Island.
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No doubt, the answer is crystal clear.
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Hi Jerome.
I just checked:
I rented my first car through Budget and the second one through Ace Rentalcars (a Hertz subsidiary, judging by the invoice). My main criterion was price (and a somewhat reputable company, still).
To be honest, I never checked if the insurance covered ferry crossings 🏴☠️.
Booking.com now has a pretty comprehensive search engine for your research, just in case.
Besides, the crossing takes less than an hour and was quite smooth when we went… you don’t have to tell them .
As for leaving the car on one side and picking it up on the other, that’d be a real hassle!
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
I checked Booking out of curiosity, but nothing more interesting came up.
I also contacted the rental company East Coast, and their answer was very clear. So, either rental companies explicitly forbid going there, or the insurance won’t cover you during the ferry crossing.
"You are certainly permitted to take the rental vehicle to Kangaroo Island via ferry. However, please note that any Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) or insurance coverage will be void while the vehicle is on the ferry."
Sure, the risk of the ferry sinking or a car causing damage during boarding or disembarking is tiny, but it’s still something to consider.
For safety, I’ve booked 1 night in Victor Harbor and 2 nights on K-I at Discovery Parks, where you stayed. Now, the question is whether we’ll take the rental car from Sydney and cross our fingers during the two crossings or rent another one at the Penneshaw port for the K-I part. Financially, it’s the same, but we’d just have to transfer our stuff on the ferry.
"Si partir vivre ses rêves remplit l'âme, les partager après les avoir réalisés la grandit"
"Qui veut apprendre à se connaître commence par explorer le monde"
Hi Jérôme,
Out of curiosity, I dug out my contract and sure enough, there’s a little paragraph saying I shouldn’t have 🤪.
Well, luckily I didn’t even think about it because that would’ve really annoyed me …
I asked my AI 😊 and it says that potentially Hertz or Europcar might offer coverage with additional insurance … Worth checking, but if the prices skyrocket, the only option left is luggage transfer …
Maybe try contacting the rental companies directly in Penneshaw—they must know the issue since they’re on-site and might have a solution …
This whole thing seems crazy! So typically Australian—would it be the same if I wanted to go to Corsica?
Anyway, when I see how close the cars were parked to each other, I think a rough sea would’ve been enough to cause trouble …
PS: We had this on the dock when we boarded for the return trip—does he have special insurance?
"Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux."
Marcel Proust
Out of curiosity, I dug out my contract and sure enough, there’s a little paragraph that says I shouldn’t have 🤪
Well, luckily I didn’t even think about it because that would’ve pissed me off
I’m not surprised by rental companies’ terms—better to know beforehand. Everyone does what they want, but personally, I prefer everything to be clear and to be well insured.
I asked my AI 😊 and it says Hertz or Europcar might offer coverage with extra insurance... Worth checking, but if prices skyrocket, the only option left is schlepping luggage
Hertz and Europcar are way more expensive to begin with in my case (literally double), and I didn’t even look for Kangaroo Island.
I booked an SUV with Eastcoast from Sydney Airport after 3.5 days of sightseeing, and I’ll return it at Adelaide Airport. I’ll leave it in the Sealink parking at Cape Jervis while I’m on KI. On top of that, I reserved a rental with Hertz at Penneshaw port for KI. I’d rather play it safe with zero risk. Plus, 3 days of rental at 129 € for an SUV is covered by the savings from not taking the ferry with a car.
This whole thing seems crazy! Typically Australian—would it be the same if I wanted to go to Corsica?
This could definitely be a thing for us with Corsica.
Okay, but when I see how close the cars were parked together, I’m thinking a rough sea would be a problem
Yeah, and if something goes wrong, you’re left sweating over the credit card that’s already in the red, as you know.
Ps: We had this on the dock when we boarded for the return trip—does this guy have special insurance?
Love this road train with XXL insurance 😉
Have a great rest of the day.
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"Qui veut apprendre à se connaître commence par explorer le monde"
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Hi there,
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On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea**
- Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough).
- Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation.
- Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM.
- Tour of Raiatea.
- Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti**
- Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus.
- Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions:
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- Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands...
- Time lost during rentals?
- Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive?
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- Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
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babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
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I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
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Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary:
Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland.
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- Cape Tribulation
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The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock.
And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
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2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
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I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
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When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
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I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
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What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night
9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights
9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night
9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area"
9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found)
9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area
9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found)
9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂
Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
