JUST CRUISIN KANGAROO ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR

Tour Details

Operator

JUST CRUISIN 4WD TOURS

Destination

Kangaroo Island

Departs From

Adelaide

Tour Description

JUST CRUISIN’S 7 DAY KANGAROO ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR:
DEPARTURE DATES: 8TH DEC 2008; 2ND MARCH 2009; 20TH APRIL 2009; 6TH JULY 2009; 7TH SEPTEMBER 2009; 9TH NOVEMBER 2009
9 DAY GREAT OCEAN ROAD PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR: 7TH DECEMBER 2008
FLINDERS RANGES/OUTBACK PHOTOGRAPHIC TOUR ALSO AVAILABLE IN 2009

INTRODUCTION TO STAFF;

WELCOME TO JUST CRUISIN'S OUTBACK AUSTRALIA

Pemily and Paul Douglas began operating Just Cruisin 4WD Tours in March 1996. We are a family owned and operated business providing PERSONALISED 4 WHEEL DRIVE TOURS THROUGHOUT SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

A journey into Australia's Outback is a journey of discovery. From the time you reach the Southern Flinders Ranges you escape the hustle and bustle of city life. If you enjoy pristine untouched Australia away from the tourist crowd then you will enjoy touring Outback Australia.
Relax under the shade of a river red gum and enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets and marvel at the clear night sky in the Australian bush. This is a land of contrasts. There's red gibber plains stretching to the horizon, mound springs which create bush oases and wetlands, red gum lined creeks and vast areas of grey salt bush and spiky spinifex.
If you want a unique experience South Australia has it all, from the majestic Flinders Ranges and Outback in the north to the magnificent beaches and wine growing region of McLaren Vale located on the Fleurieu Peninsula to the south.

WELCOME TO PETE DOBRE’S WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Pete Dobré is a Freelance Photographer who blazes the trail for 6 months each year, capturing awe-inspiring images. Pete's work expresses his creative flair, emotions and love for the natural scapes of Australia.
Pete travels this country with his family. His wife Cil also appreciates the wide open spaces and Australia's unique landscape. Together they form an awesome team. They have two sensational kids, Tess 16 and Jed 12. The children have ventured into the wild places of Oz since they were 6 weeks old. Camping, sitting and yarning around the campfire at night is a lifestyle which Tess and Jed have grown up with Pete's photography is self taught. As a young child photography was an interest. His passion for the varying landscapes of Oz comes from frequent visits as a youngster, to his Grandparent's sheep farm in Barmera, a small country town in South Australia.
He remembers the hot day when he was 8, leaving town for the farm. His parents had an old car. Within about 2 kilometres of reaching the farm gate, they were bogged on a small red sand dune. The flies were buzzing continuously and the heat was beating down. Sticks, leaves and branches were wedged under the back tyres, to get the car moving. His mum was in a panic but Pete thought that it was exciting. From that moment he knew that he loved being out in creation, with the sense of adventure in the wild. This is where Pete's passion began.
Photography for Pete is an expressive means for visual communication. He says, 'There is never a boring moment in our work. There is always something to photograph and I love being creative. The only limit to creativity is a lack of creativity.'
Pete's aim as a photographer is to present images that provoke and stimulate the mind, to capture God's awesome creation and to share this with others. If Pete can do a little justice to God's creativity, then he is quietly satisfied.
As a photographer Pete's inspiration and passion for his work comes from knowing God who created everything in the beginning. Knowing God, the Creator gives more substance and meaning to what he captures on film. Pete sees his role as freezing a moment in time and history which will never be repeated exactly the same again. The light, clouds and seasons will always be different. Pete's love for natural conditions at different times of the day, displaying varying moods and cloud formations makes his work very special and eye catching.


ITINERARY

DAY 1: Depart Adelaide approximately 6:45AM for Kangaroo Island. We travel along some of South Australia’s magnificent coastline to Cape Jervis where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink to Penneshaw. On arrival we take some time discovering Penneshaw which is situated on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island, offering a commanding view of the mainland just 18 kilometres away across Backstairs Passage. After settling into our rooms at Penneshaw we head to Island Beach where we spend approximately 1 hour shooting this picturesque beach. It’s now time to enjoy a cuppa and cake before we head to Pennington Bay, one of the islands main surfing beach. At Pennington Bay we spend 2 hours taking photographs of this impressive bay. It is now time for lunch at Penneshaw before our next stop at Cape Willoughhy lighthouse situated on Dudley Peninsula. We now head back back to our accommodation for our evening meal before heading back to Cape Willoughby lighthouse for some sunset shots. Overnight Penneshaw. (L,D)
DAY 2: Today we have an early rise to arrive at Red Banks for some sunrise shots before returning to our accommodation for breakfast at approximately 8:00AM. Emu Bay is our next stop this morning. At Emu Bay we drive onto the beach to for some sand and beach shots at this beautiful sweeping bay. before heading to Lathami Conservation Park to look for the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo, there is a population of approximately 200 on Kangaroo Island. We now stop shooting for lunch break. Our next stop is Stokes Bay where we walk through a cave to reach this secluded beach where we walk the entire beach to the unusual shaped rocks at the far end. At approximately 4:00PM we head to King George Beach where we spend 1 hour shooting this remarkable rocky beach before heading to Snelling Beach. Western River Cove is our last stop for the day before heading to Flinders Chase Farm for our overnight accommodation. (BLD)
DAY 3: Sunrise at Remarkable Rocks, a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite boulders perched on a granite dome that swoops 75 metres to the sea. Breakfast in the car park, then back to the rocks. Midday lunch, onto Admirals Arch, for some wildlife shots of a New Zealand Fur Seal colony on this remote part of Kangaroo Island. We also get a chance to photograph the Cape du Couedic light house, which was constructed in 1906 and considered to be the islands finest structure before we head back to the Rocks at sunset. Overnight Cape du Couedic lighthouse keepers cottages. (BLD)
DAY 4: Sunrise at Remarkable Rocks before breakfast. maybe at 8.30. We now head out to West Bay arriving approximately 9.30. After two hours of shooting we stop for lunch. After lunch we head to Rocky River walk. After our evening meal we head to Hanson Bay Sanctuary to get some great shots of the islands Koalas . Overnight Cape du Couedic lighthouse keepers cottages. (BLD)



DAY 5: Sunrise Remarkable Rocks before heading to breakfast. We now travel to Hanson Bay to explore both sides of Bay. Grassdale is our destination in the evening. Overnight Kaiwarra Food Barn. (BLD)
DAY 6: The Sand Day-All Beaches After breakfast we head to Vivonne Bay arrive there at 9:00am, spend 2 hours shooting the jetty and rocks at the end where there are some awesome waves breaking over the breakwater. We now travel to Bales Beach with it’s magnificent sweeping white sandy beach. From here we have lunch before heading to Seal Bay. a large sandy beach and dune area where Australian sea lions rest and nurse their young. We see these rare sea lions under the guidance of a National Parks Ranger. We walk on the beach within a few metres of the resting sea lions, basking in the sun. We now head to Little Sahara, an area of spectacular white sand dunes surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted by a second and much higher dune, which when scaled reveals more dunes flanked by bushland. Overnight Kaiwarra Food Barn (BLD)

DAY 6: The Sand Day-All Beaches After breakfast we head to Vivonne Bay arrive there at 9:00am, spend 2 hours shooting the jetty and rocks at the end where there are some awesome waves breaking over the breakwater. We now travel to Bales Beach with it’s magnificent sweeping white sandy beach. From here we have lunch before heading to Seal Bay. a large sandy beach and dune area where Australian sea lions rest and nurse their young. We see these rare sea lions under the guidance of a National Parks Ranger. We walk on the beach within a few metres of the resting sea lions, basking in the sun. We now head to Little Sahara, an area of spectacular white sand dunes surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted by a second and much higher dune, which when scaled reveals more dunes flanked by bushland. Overnight Kaiwarra Food Barn (BLD)


DAY 7: After breakfast we travel to D’Estrees Bay, an attractive area that has seen a lot of history with the establishment of a whaling station and the wrecks of ships. Shore wading birds and pelicans are a common sight on the long stretches of beach here. Kingscote is our next stop for lunch before heading back to Penneshaw for our trip back to the mainland arriving Adelaide approximately 7:30PM. (BL)


COST PER PERSON: $4000:00 (including GST) minimum 10 passengers
TOUR INCLUDES: Accommodation (twin share), Ferry tickets, breakfast, evening meals, morning & afternoon teas pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED: optional tours & mobile phone calls.
TOUR CONDITIONS: “JUST CRUISIN” reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change.
BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.
DON’T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don’t forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.


CONTACT DETAILS

PAUL DOUGLAS
JUST CRUISIN 4WD TOURS
RSD 540 BROOKMANS ROAD
BLEWITT SPRINGS
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
5171
PHONE/FAX: +61 8 83830962
EMAIL: cruisin2@tpg.com.au
INTERNET: www.justcruisin4wdtours.com.au