Hanson Bay to Vivonne Bay

Monday 27th to Thursday 30th April

Distance: Approximately 40km

From Tom & Jakes Diary

After a brief but very welcome stay at the Southern Ocean Lodge, we made it to the astounding Hanson Bay - where ginormous waves thunder around the protected, sandy bay. We loved the place so much that we hung around for an extra day to wash our socks, fish, eat and sleep.

The Sou' West River (at Hanson Bay) is full of bream ready to bite and is quite a sight at the crack of dawn.

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Overlooking Hanson Bay - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)Tom at Hanson Bay - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)Jake at Hanson Bay - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)
Sunrise at Hanson Bay - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)South West River at Hanson Bay - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)A perfect wave along the South Coast - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)

Cliff tops were on the menu as we set off for the mouth of Stun' Sail Boom River and we got there as the sun was setting. Where have all the mullet gone!!!?? Bream was great for dinner again.

Between Stun' Sail Boom River and Vivonne Bay, we gawked at all the waves rolling through, wishing we had enough space in our packs for boards and wetsuits.

Now that we're in Vivonne Bay, it's off to the General Store for a hamburger with the lot, extra cheese, onion and bacon. Sometimes you've just got to do it!

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Looking West along the South Coast - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)Stun'sail Boom River Mouth - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)Stun'sail Boom River, South Coast - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)
Fishing on the South Coast - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)Cooking the Catch of the Day - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)Looking East on the South Coast, near Vivonne Bay - Kangaroo Island, South Australia (Click for larger image)