Kangaroo Island Feastival Part 2

Continuing on from Part 1 of Kangaroo Island Feastival! Continuing on after the dairy farm that same night was also the KI Feastival Gin Masterclass and Dinner at KI Spirits (856 Playford Highway, Cygnet River). John and Sarah Lark have a ridiculously infectious enthusiasm as they gave us a little history on gin and guided us through some blind tastings and whipped up some incredibly delicious cocktails.


Then onto a gin inspired meal prepared by Jon’s son Louis (a chef at Southern Ocean Lodge), starting with Oyster with Gin Bloody Mary Granita.


Gin and Beetroot Cured Atlantic Salmon and Gin Spice Cured Snapper.


South Rock Lamb wrapped in Prosciutto with Celeriac and Mulberry Gin Jus


Lemon and Gin Tart.


Haha damn right I’ve got issues 😛


The next day we hit the road bright and early to travel to Seal Bay Conservation Park.


Originally I wasn’t too peachy keen on travelling halfway across the Island to see some sea lions but boy was I eating my words when we arrived! We chose the self guided boardwalk tour ($15) and ambled down the ramps and took in the breathtaking scenery at our own pace. There were plenty of placards and signage every couple of meters with information on the area which was ace.


It is just freaking incredible how the sea lions are so close to the boardwalk!

Teehee while seal were sleeping hahahaha geddit??


Majority of the sea lions were sleeping and scattered all over the beach, lying in huddles or just stretching out in the sand. This cheeky fella was ducking in and out of the ocean and waddled over and tried to wake all the sea lions!


And then just down the road is Vivonne Bay aka Little Sahara aka land of the massive sand dunes! None of us were really wearing the right kinda gear and while I originally offered to roll down a sand dune I didn’t quite fancy having sand everywhere for the flight home later that arvo so made do with more jumping shots which John so artfully captured 😛


We head back to Kingscote in time for the Tasting Kangaroo Island at the Wharf lunch.


The weather dampened the outdoor seating but we’d worked up an appetite and hit some stalls, my choice was the hearty Braised Lamb and Shiraz Pie from KI Wilderness Retreat. I took a lil breather from the crowds and managed to spot some sea lions mucking about near the wharf which was awesome.


There were also stalls selling KI produce but I was most fascinated by Dan Pattingales homemade smoker in a cardboard box!


I had an amazing time at Kangaroo Island and hope to return soon! Loved visiting all the local producers and will definitely check out the Oyster Farm next time and hit all the callar doors!

ChocolateSuze travelled and stayed at Kangaroo Island as a guest of Tourism Australia