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Jul 20, 20221 min read

THE HAT

At the entry to Walcowrie there is a hat which tells more than one story. It is an Akubra hat commonly worn by an Australian bushman or...

Jul 4, 20221 min read

THE PAPER NAUTILUS: WHAT’S THE POINT OF HAVING THREE LEGS?

Every seven years a weird but beautiful creature frequents the waters of Kangaroo Island. If you are lucky enough, you may find a paper...

Jun 17, 20221 min read

THE BATH AT ONE KI

Years of planning and supervision turned to reality when I toasted the installation of the bath, after One KI had been built. Tucked east...

May 11, 20221 min read

THE JOYS OF THE BEACH: A QUESTION AND ANSWER

Ask yourself these questions during your stay. Firstly, what are the wonders about the beach in front of you to explore, experience and...

Apr 29, 20221 min read

BIRDLIFE: HOODED PLOVERS AND PIED OYSTERCATCHERS

Kangaroo Island has extraordinary birdlife diversity with land, shore based and pelagic species. Birds Australia is Australia’s...

Mar 1, 20221 min read

PUTTING ON THE ROOF

Building has its challenges. One KI has roofing sheets that are 84 feet long. Building on a sand dune has more physical and logistical...

Feb 9, 20221 min read

ERROL NOACK

As a boy Errol Noack swam and fished from the beach. He shared the original house on Mad Mile Track with members of his family as his...

Jan 3, 20221 min read

WHY WE LOVE THIS PLACE

Kangaroo Island is one big outdoor sanctuary for wildlife. It has diverse native vegetation, soils, geology and eco-systems. It is...

Dec 3, 20211 min read

SUNSET AND THE RISE OF THE STARS

Have you ever asked yourself: "How good is this?” There is something special about a north facing beach and the sun setting over the...