The road to KI’s tourism goldmine is littered with potholes, writes Mike Smithson, who says the island’s infrastructure is not prepared for the influx of vehicles soon to make landfall.

The majesty of our treasured Kangaroo Island is set for a right, royal shake-up in coming months when Sealink’s new super ferries hit the high seas.

Wanggami and Ruwi are state-of-the-art vessels and will redefine travel for residents, business, freight operators and tourists.

Just about every South Australian has an island holiday in their sights, but that’s now part of an ongoing problem.

As the final master plans for the ferries’ key terminals and surrounds at Cape Jervis and Penneshaw were revealed last Friday, many locals can see more problems being created than resolved.

The catch-22 is that the plans are yet to be funded.

Music icon Katy Perry is the latest celebrity to put Kangaroo Island on the global tourist map with her fly-in, fly-out visit to the luxurious Southern Ocean Lodge for a weekend break between Australian concerts.

Big names, matched with big views and an even bigger range of unique experiences make our beloved island a must-see mecca for most, including the rich and famous, to put on their bucket lists.

It’s a pity Katy didn’t travel via Sealink, whereby the next vessel could be aptly named the Perry Ferry.

But on serious note, Penneshaw was once the island’s sleepy gateway town with a manageable stream of........

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