Is there a bushfire on Kangaroo Island?
The 2019–20 bushfires burnt almost 70 per cent of the Glossies’ habitat on the island. Before the 2019–20 bushfires, it was estimated that between 300 and 500 Kangaroo Island Dunnarts lived on the island. The small marsupial had more than 95 per cent of its habitat burnt during the Black Summer fires.
How did the 2020 Kangaroo Island fire start?
Fires started on the North Coast of the Island on the 20th December, 2019, from lightning strikes, and by the 30th December were relatively under control, burning within contained lines.
How much of Kangaroo Island is burnt?
A year on from the devastating fires that burnt almost half of Kangaroo Island and 23,000 hectares of the Adelaide Hills, a carpet of green covering the landscape leaves little doubt that the island and hills are bouncing back.
Has Kangaroo Island recover from bushfires?
By the end of January 2020, almost half of Kangaroo Island had been reduced to desolate sandy hills and charred branches. In the southwest, 96 per cent of Flinders Chase National Park—one of Australia’s oldest national parks—was burnt.
How did the bushfires affect Kangaroo Island?
Bushfires ripped through almost half of the island, decimating infrastructure, wildlife and terrain. Flinders Chase National Park has been reopened for the first time this week, with some visitors and locals given a first look at the devastation.
Is Kangaroo Island worth visiting after the fires?
Yes, there are a lot of burned trees in some areas that you will drive through, but the beauty of Kangaroo Island is more than the sum of it’s parts. It still has the amazing beaches, authentic food and drink experiences, wild and untamed landscapes and of course lots and lots of wildlife.
Has Kangaroo Island been recovered?
Born again: The rebirth of Kangaroo Island has been swift and dramatic. The recovery of Kangaroo Island has leapt ahead since its western half was ravaged by bushfires in January 2020. Most of the land is open and intact, while the eastern end is earmarked for major upgrades.
When did the Kangaroo Island fires end?
February 6 marks two years since South Australia’s Kangaroo Island was declared safe from the fires, which burnt 419 structures, 211,474 hectares of land and killed more than 59,000 stock animals over six weeks.
How long should I stay on Kangaroo Island?
A one-day tour will give you a taste of what Kangaroo Island has to offer. However, as the island has so many scenic wonders, beaches, wildlife stops, wineries and cottage food industries spread across the island, we recommend two or three days, or even four or five to really do it justice.