Osprey Heights Accommodation is a wonderful place to stay at the very beautiful Vivonne Bay, an unspoilt fishing village with its history going back to the mid 1800's. The accommodation overlooks the Harriet River and at the bottom of the driveway is a cute timber jetty where you can watch the sunset over a crisp chardonnay or launch a canoe and paddle off to the beach or upstream to tranquil waters with birdlife in abundance. The house is surrounded by coastal vegetation and the reserve at the rear has a meandering path that will lead you to the magnificent Vivonne Bay Beach - voted the Best Beach in Australia in 2003. It hasn't changed, the locals have kept Vivonne Bay to themselves, it's very layback and pristine as ever. Central to the core attractions on Kangaroo island, its probably one of the most strategic places to stay on Kangaroo Island.
Wildlife Galore right at your door
The rugged South Coast provides many opportunities to interact with wildlife either on conducted tours or driving and walking on your own. Tamar Wallabies, Long-Nosed Bandicoot, Koalas and Echidnas. the elusive Platypus and New Zealand Fur Seals even the occasional Leapord Seal - watch out they can be mean! Fairy or Little Penguins are as close as the jetty and they make for a great nights viewing, after which you can throw a squid jig off the jetty and land yourself some calamari - salt & pepper style, fresh and delicious. There are lonely beaches that provide myriad shells and remnants of sea creatures, beautiful driftwood as a momento of your travels to this beautiful island. For the more daring there's jet skis, professional fishing charters and scuba diving and heaps more.
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Osprey Heights and Vivonne Bay has ever changing landscapes so you will never be bored. But, if its solitude you want you can throw away the relaxation CD's and listen to the waves crashing on the shore or walk on beaches where you will be lucky if you meet other people at times. Spot the rare Hooded Plover or the Sooty and Pied Oyster Catcher and from the comfort of the balcony at Osprey Heights, see one of only a few raptors in the area, the beautiful and skilful Osprey that lives on the Harriet River - right on your doorstep. You can walk the coastline till your hearts content and often not see sight of another human, just you and the wilderness. You will need plenty of space on your digital camera, good hiking shoes and a good companion.
