The kangaroo island of (Kangaroo Island), Australia`s third largest island, is located 112km southwest of Adelaide (Adelaide), the capital of South Australia, and covers an area of 4405 square kilometres (about seven times the size of Singapore) and has a population of about 4000 people. About one hundred and forty thousand visitors are received every year. 1/4 of the island is designated as a national park and reserve, with a variety of conservation animals in addition to kangaroos.
Shakespeare said:
"there are a thousand hamlets in the eyes of a thousand spectators."
For kangaroo tourists, then, the charm of the island is not the same: the romantic will sigh at the long coastline of the quiet; animal lovers will be addicted to the countless wild animals here; Nature explorers will marvel at the miraculous rocks of nature; gourmet enthusiasts will be fascinated by the fresh and delicious local specialties and seafood; conservationists will praise the harmony of nature and nature.
Even if you are a cool and small number of marathon enthusiasts, you will definitely love the annual international competition here-the kangaroo island marathon (Kangaroo Island Marathon)!
Yes, on this nearly isolated island, you will have the opportunity to start a war that is absolutely not boring in a unique biological environment, by the boundless pristine forest, by the magnificent rocks of the sea, A marathon that particularly challenges your limits.
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Two kangaroo marathons have been held so far and the third kangaroo marathons in 2017 will be held on August 26. The final points of the competition are located at the Flinders Chase National Park tourist Center (Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre).
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After the gun rang, the runners ran all the way to Boxer Drive and headed east;
To the most famous magic rock, (Remarkable Rocks)! There was no time to look closely at its demeanor in the morning sun and cold wind, and continued to run forward.
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After passing the (Cape de Couedic) lighthouse, the famous flagship arch (Admirals Arch) is close by.
Kangaroo island marathons are different from overcrowded, crowded and even bizarre city marathons. Its routes are dominated by island roads, better than muddy mountain marathons, and the scenery on both sides of the road is even more magnificent.
From the pristine forest to the magnificent island scenery, every angle is like an advertisement film. There may also be kangaroos jumping out and looking at you curiously from time to time, but don`t let their cute expression delay your pace!
You love marathons, of course you know that the key to running a good marathon is to control the pace and pace of the whole journey. However, facing the kangaroo island marathon, you may find that this is not an easy task.
With the beautiful and leisurely scenery, the ups and downs of the kangaroo island become more and more difficult challenges, it is not easy to complete the full speed. These beautiful and undulating slope, fall in the photographer`s lens are scenery blockbuster, can fall at the runner`s foot, but definitely is again and again the test ah!
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The marathon starts at 7: 00 a. M., and the half-marathon starts at 8: 00 a.m. The marathon will last for seven hours. The kangaroo island marathons will also provide full supply and medical care, given the difficulty of the track.
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It is especially important to remind you that August is the winter of kangaroo island. A howling cold wind, a wave of shock waves. This kind of marathon feeling, also estimated only kangaroo island has had.
When you return to the visitor center, the enthusiastic cheers of the locals are getting clearer and louder, and the end is right in front of you!
When you cross the finish line, you suddenly feel like it`s not a pure marathon, it`s more like the Reality Show of barren islands: resisting cold winds that are the opposite of home temperatures, looking around for koala snoozing on eucalyptus trees, and then like hunters chasing prey. Run on the ups and downs of the road.
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The experience of completing the kangaroo island marathon is so unique and unparalleled.
After the game, you can choose to stay on kangaroo island for a few nights and treat yourself with the beauty of the food and the outdoor experience.
You can also visit (Seal Bay Conservation Park), the Panther Bay Conservation Park, to enjoy the endangered Australian sea lion (Sea Lion);, who lives in the natural environment.
You can also go to the Raptor treatment Center (Raptor Domain) to watch the fowl hunt show (Birds of Prey);.
(photo from @ Tourism Australia)
Find a delicious restaurant on the island to treat yourself to the kangaroo island`s exclusive Australian freshwater crayfish and fresh seafood.
In addition, there are many wonderful outdoor activities on the island waiting for you to participate!
In 2019, marathon marathons, put yourself on the most beautiful track ever seen in your dreams, and have a date with the beauty of the whole way!
Kangaroo island marathon information
Match date: 7 September 2017
Start / finish: South Australian kangaroo island Flinders Chase national park visitor centre
fixture
- All horses: 7:00
- Half horse: 8:00
The game lasted seven hours
Event Services
- Pick-up bus from the tourist center to the terminal;
- Post-match resupply;
- A final medal; 04. Official website competition photo;
Arrival guide
You can fly from Adelaide to kangaroo island (30 minutes) or drive from Adelaide to Cape (Cape Jervis) wharf (in about 1.5 hours and then take ferry (about 45 minutes).
Competition category
All horses: over 18 years of age can be registered
Half horse: you can sign up over the age of 15
Registration fee
- Malaysia: $189
- Half horse: $179
Mailbox: [email protected]
Web site: www.kangarooislandmarathon.com
