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Ficifolia Lodge - About Us
Ficifolia Lodge is owned and operated by Sue and Colin Florance, Kangaroo Island residents for many years, who have an intimate knowledge of the island and all that it has to offer. Built and established by Sue and Colin Florance in 1996 and completed late 1997 - the accommodation is situated on the Old State Bank of South Australia Parndana agency.
The Florance family has lived and farmed on Kangaroo Island for many years, being direct descendants from the Snellings family who settled at Middle River, after relocating from the Mainland in 1880. Snellings Beach is named after the Snellings family.
Ficifolia Lodge is able to cater for up to 19 people at one time, making it an ideal location for large families, or groups of friends wanting to explore the island at their leisure. Assistance is always at hand, and we are only too happy to cater to special requirements where possible.
About Parndana
Parndana, known as the ‘Place of Little Gums’ is the hub for the heartland of Kangaroo Island. Centrally located, it provides convenient access to the north and south coasts, Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park.
Parndana was established in 1951 to service the booming farming community of the time. The Soldier Settlement Scheme, which began in 1948, almost doubled the area of agricultural land on the Island, and provided employment for the returning soldiers. The scheme was stopped in 1962-63.
Parndana Soldier Settlement Museum |
Parndana from the air looking north |
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Average Temperatures |
Season |
Maximum / Minimum |
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Summer |
December - February |
23.2 / 14.7º C |
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Autumn |
March - May |
19.7 / 12.5º C |
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Winter |
June - August |
15.8 / 8.7º C |
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Spring |
September - November |
18.5 / 10.5º C. |
Often described as a typical Australian country township, Parndana has a small shopping centre which consists of IGA supermarket with the Island’s only 7 day Bakery, deli & cafes, post office, petrol & mechanical services. The township also has a couple of churches, community BBQ & Picnic facilities, 18 hole Golf Course, historic museum, hardware & farming merchandise shop, 24 hour laundro-mat and Lions opportuity shop.
The Parndana Golf Course, offers an 18-hole course set in a landscape of natural bushland. Golf clubs can be hired at Seddon Motors situated on Wedgewood Road. Friendly local hospitality awaits your visit at the newly renovated Parndana Community Hotel.
The Parndana Hotel is one of the few Community owned hotels left in South Australia providing a Resturaunt service for lunchtime & evening meal options & extensive Bottle Shop facilities. It prides itself in adopting a no pokies & gambling policy, and offers good old fashion country hospitality. Please delete: Koala tours by foot are offered at the Hotel, by appointment only. |
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Sue and Colin Florance |