Pack for cool wind and strong sun
The locals recommend a pouch. They are useful for carrying baby kangaroos, as shown in this picture. When entering Australia, make sure your himing boots are very clean, as they inspect them to ensure you're not bringing in microbes and insects from abroad. More importantly, check on line to see what items are prohibited -- there are lots! Australia has plenty of film at reasonable prices, so there's no need to stock up at home. Remember, Australia has the highest skin cancer rate in the world. Bring sunscreen! Furthermore, kangaroo island gets very windy with a breeze that travels over 3000 miles of cold antarctic ocean, so bring a windbreaker. If you want to do a nocturnal hike, which we found to be exhilerating, you should bring a flashlight -- preferably one with a red bulb or lens cover which allows you to observe the wildlife without startling them. We got caught out in the...
