G’day mates! Howzit going?

One of our favourite parts of the park was the kangaroo reserve, there were so many kangaroos on that hill and they weren’t skittish at all. They looked quite huggable when they’re bent over but when they stood up and started to hop towards me, I have to tell you, it was a bit frightening. I bet they’re pretty powerful boxers!

Turn and smile for the camera please 🙂

At first, we weren’t sure how close we could get but the kangaroos themselves were pretty curious too and got closer to us.

These photos were hilarious. If you don’t know why then you’re obviously more mature than we are.

Yeah, that’s me going up kangaroo hill. I felt like I was in Jurassic Park, without the dinosaurs so not really like Jurassic Park. It was pretty awesome to be so close/touch/be with the Australian wildlife. It certainly beats driving around in your car in African Lion Safari back in Toronto (technically outside of Toronto).

We’re definitely getting braver at this point. I started to get thoughts about riding one.

He likes you. Can we keep him?

It was way after midday when we took a break for lunch and I was starving! Lone Pine only has one cafe in the park, the Sleepy Koala Cafe. I was really hungry and excited to have the sausage special – a coupon came with our entrance brochure, but when it came to our turn in the line up, they said that they ran out! I was really bummed about that but they did have a selection of homemade sandwiches. They also let you bring your own food and drinks, so you can have a picnic which is cool.

After our lunch break, we decided to go back to feed the kangaroos!

Roo: Please sir, can I have some more?

Jason: Wee, got’em eating out of my hand!

And a little nap after a day of snacking and hopping (Jason: and scratching!).

We had an amazing time with the kangaroos and loved how close we were able to get with them.

In the next and final chapter of our Lone Pine adventure, we get to cuddle a koala! Personally, I never imagined that I’d get a chance to feed a kangaroo or even cuddle a koala, but I’m really happy and grateful that I got the chance.

Stay tuned for the koala climax, sprinkle hearts! (Jason: that sounded so wrong Donna)