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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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Jul 20, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Jul 4, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Jun 17, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
May 11, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Apr 29, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Mar 1, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Feb 9, 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Jan 3, 20221 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...
Hugh Rischbieth
Dec 3, 20211 min read


FEEDING FRENZY
As the summer temperatures warm the shallow shoreline, seaweed grows on the shallow reefs. This is food for black swans, ducks and small...
Hugh Rischbieth
Nov 17, 20211 min read


LUCKY
Kangaroo Island is the last stronghold of Rosenberg’s Goanna, a large monitor lizard, a descendant of the dinosaurs. Extensive studies...
Hugh Rischbieth
Oct 6, 20211 min read
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