Kangaroo Island Adventure

Kangaroo Island Adventure

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Kangaroo Island Adventure

5 Days Starting and ending in Adelaide, Australia

Visiting: Kangaroo Island

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-99

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1650 $1443 (USD) Operator discount: -$165 Tourhub's Discount: -$42 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 10-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on the Kangaroo Island Adventure, a captivating journey through one of Australia's most stunning natural landscapes. Begin your exploration in Adelaide before setting sail to Kangaroo Island, where pristine beaches like Emu Bay and Stokes Bay await. Discover the island's unique wildlife, from the charming sea lions at Seal Bay to the world's smallest penguins at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre. Experience the thrill of sandboarding at Little Sahara and marvel at the geological wonders of Flinders Chase National Park, including the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Immerse yourself in local culture with visits to a sheep farm, a honey farm, and an eucalyptus oil distillery. This adventure promises a blend of breathtaking scenery, fascinating wildlife, and rich cultural experiences, all while traveling in comfort via private vehicle, shuttle bus, and ferry. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Kangaroo Island's natural and cultural treasures.

Highlights

  • The island is known for some of Australia’s best beaches, including Emu Bay, Vivonne Bay, and Stokes Bay.

  • Visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre for an evening walk to search for the world’s smallest penguins.

  • Spend a morning with the colony of sea lions at Seal Bay.

  • Experience the rolling sand dunes at Little Sahara, where you can even try sandboarding.

  • Explore Flinders Chase National Park, featuring the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

  • Visit the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in South Australia.

  • Discover local culture with a sheep shearing and sheep dog experience on Dudley Peninsula.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Welcome to Adelaide! Or Tandanya in the language of The Kaurna people, who are the traditional owners of the land on which Adelaide is now located. Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and your gateway to the delights of Kangaroo Island. You'll have a welcome meeting at your hotel in Adelaide at 9 am where you’ll link up with your local leader and the other travellers joining you on this adventure. Find out what’s in store over the coming days, then board your transfer bound for Cape Jervis (approximately 2 hours), from where you’ll jump aboard a ferry and travel to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island (approximately 45 minutes). Be sure to keep an eye out for dolphins swimming alongside the ferry! From the ferry landing, it's a short walk to your hotel. Drop your luggage, then perhaps get to know your group over lunch on the island. In the afternoon, get your first taste of the island’s unique nature by joining your leader and heading out onto the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, positioned in the dunes overlooking Hog’s Bay. Keep an eye out for wildlife! This evening you'll visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre for an evening walk to search for the world’s smallest variety of penguins.

Included Activities:
-Kangaroo Island - Penguin tour
-Kangaroo Island - Penneshaw Sculpture Trail

Day 2: Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Australia’s third-largest island, Kangaroo Island is a veritable paradise for wildlife lovers. It’s not just kangaroos you can find here – wallabies, sea lions and echidnas are all locals too. Evidence suggests Aboriginal life existed on the island as far back as 16,000 years, but it was uninhabited by the time Europeans arrived in the early 19th century. The island is now home to 4000 people, and today will be spent diving into local culture and history. First up, head out onto Dudley Peninsula and get a real taste of Aussie culture when you pay a visit to a sheep farm to see how sheep are shorn and meet the owner’s super sweet kelpie dogs. Stop by the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in South Australia. If you’re feeling extra adventurous today, you’ll have the chance to climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Next up are visits to some local producers, such as a family-owned eucalyptus oil refinery and a honey farm, a third-generation family business and home to the only pure strain of Ligurian Bee in the world. Then head to the Kangaroo Island Gallery, a community Gallery specifically for the promotion, encouragement, and exposure of artists and craftspeople of Kangaroo Island. Time permitting there may be the option to also visit a local winery and try some of their wines. Finally, head to Kingscote, the largest town on the island, check into your hotel and put your feet up.

Included Activities:
-Kangaroo Island - Full-day trip to Dudley Peninsula
-Kangaroo Island - Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
-Kangaroo Island - Sheep Shearing & Sheep Dog Experience
-Kangaroo Island - Honey Farm
-Kangaroo Island - Eucalyptus Oil Distillery
-Kangaroo Island - KI Community Gallery

Optional Activities:
-Kangaroo Island – American River Prospect Hill - Free

Day 3: Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, swing by Salt Lagoon to snap some pictures of this scenic spot, then continue towards Emu Bay Beach. If the group fancies, you’ll have the chance to pop into the lavender farm to try some delicious lavender scones. Spend some time stretched out on the white sand or paddling in the pristine, clear waters, then beach hop over to the secluded Stokes Bay, a gorgeous spot for a swim, and voted Australia's most beautiful beach in 2013. Early 2020 saw bushfires ravage Kangaroo Island, with the Stokes Bay region being particularly badly hit. The Stokes Bay Community Hall served as a centrepiece for the settlement since 1952 but was completely destroyed by the fires. Today the area is in recovery, and the National Trust is working with the local community to restore the hall, as well as natural habitats for wildlife. After an afternoon on the beach, return to Kingscote and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Included Activities:
-Kangaroo Island - Full Day Trip to Emu Bay & Stokes Bay

Optional Activities:
-Kangaroo Island - Lavender Farm - Free

Day 4: Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day with a visit to Seal Bay. There are no actual seals here, but there are plenty of sea lions! The sea lion colony you see today has existed at Seal Bay for thousands of years. Join an up close and personal ranger-led wildlife experience which will allow you to observe the lives of these endearing creatures as you watch them swim, play and bask in the sun. Continue on to Little Sahara, named for its rippling sand dunes that resemble the North African desert. While here you may have the chance to hire a sandboard and ride your way down the dunes. Next up is something really special – head to Vivonne Bay, which is not only one of the most stunning beaches on Kangaroo Island but the whole of Australia. Venture into the Flinders Chase National Park and come face to face with the aptly named Remarkable Rocks, made up of naturally sculpted granite boulders. You’ll also check out the impressive Admirals Arch and take some time to explore the park before heading back to Kingscote.

Included Activities:
-Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase NP Incl Remarkable Rocks & Admiral's Arch
-Kangaroo Island - Seal Bay Wildlife Experience with local ranger
-Kangaroo Island - Vivonne Bay & Little Sahara

Day 5: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide

Location: Kangaroo Island

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day by heading to American River (not actually a river, or American, but a little town on the northeast coast of the island), where you’ll find a schooner boat first built in 1803 called 'Independence'. Learn about the boat’s history and see how it’s being rebuilt, then take a scenic walk through coastal scrub towards the remains of an old fish cannery built at the end of the 19th century, keeping an eye out for the rare and striking glossy-black cockatoos along the way. Get ready to say goodbye to Kangaroo Island as you make the drive back to Penneshaw and catch the ferry back to the mainland. Dock in Cape Jervis and hop on our private transfer back to Adelaide (approximately 2 hours). You can expect to arrive back at our hotel in Adelaide at around 4.30 pm at which time the tour comes to an end.

Included Activities:
-Kangaroo Island - American River ‘Rebuild Independence’ Boathouse Visit
-Kangaroo Island - American River bushwalk

What's Included

  • Kangaroo Island - Penguin tour

    Join an evening walk at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre to search for the world's smallest variety of penguins.

  • Kangaroo Island - Penneshaw Sculpture Trail

    Explore the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, positioned in the dunes overlooking Hog's Bay.

  • Kangaroo Island - Full-day trip to Dudley Peninsula

    Experience a full-day trip to Dudley Peninsula, including visits to local attractions and cultural sites.

  • Kangaroo Island - Cape Willoughby Lighthouse

    Visit the oldest lighthouse in South Australia, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse.

  • Kangaroo Island - Sheep Shearing & Sheep Dog Experience

    Participate in a sheep shearing and sheep dog experience on a local farm.

  • Kangaroo Island - Honey Farm

    Visit a honey farm, home to the only pure strain of Ligurian Bee in the world.

  • Kangaroo Island - Eucalyptus Oil Distillery

    Explore a family-owned eucalyptus oil refinery.

  • Kangaroo Island - KI Community Gallery

    Visit the Kangaroo Island Community Gallery to see works by local artists and craftspeople.

  • Kangaroo Island - Full Day Trip to Emu Bay & Stokes Bay

    Enjoy a full day trip to the beautiful beaches of Emu Bay and Stokes Bay.

  • Kangaroo Island - Flinders Chase NP Incl Remarkable Rocks & Admiral's Arch

    Explore Flinders Chase National Park, including the Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch.

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What's Not Included

  • Single Supplement

    A single supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room, subject to availability.

  • Ferry to and from Kangaroo Island

    The ferry crossing can be rough; if prone to sea sickness, bring medication.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes a private vehicle, shuttle bus, and ferry, ensuring a comfortable and scenic journey to and from Kangaroo Island.

Accommodation

Accommodation on this tour may vary, with alternative arrangements made if preferred options are unavailable. Rooms are prepared for arrival, but immediate check-in isn't always possible. Luggage storage and shared day rooms are available until rooms are ready.

Important Information

  • START & END POINT LOCATION & TIME
  • The trip starts in Adelaide with a Welcome Meeting at 9 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel, and finishes back in Adelaide on Day 5 at our finish point hotel around 4:30 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
  • A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
  • FERRY TO AND FROM KANGAROO ISLAND
  • The ferry crossing between the mainland and Kangaroo Island can sometimes be rough. If you are prone to sea sickness we recommend you bring medication.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on Kangaroo Island?

    Kangaroo Island is a paradise for wildlife lovers. You can expect to see kangaroos, wallabies, sea lions, and echidnas. The island is also home to the world's smallest variety of penguins, which you can observe during an evening walk at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre.

  • What activities are included in the tour on Kangaroo Island?

    The tour includes a variety of activities such as a penguin tour, a visit to the Penneshaw Sculpture Trail, a full-day trip to Dudley Peninsula, a visit to Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, a sheep shearing and sheep dog experience, visits to a honey farm and eucalyptus oil distillery, a full day trip to Emu Bay and Stokes Bay, a Seal Bay wildlife experience with a local ranger, and exploration of Flinders Chase National Park including Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

  • Is there an opportunity to engage in adventurous activities during the tour?

    Yes, if you're feeling adventurous, you can climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island. Additionally, at Little Sahara, you may have the chance to hire a sandboard and ride down the sand dunes.

  • What should I know about the ferry ride to Kangaroo Island?

    The ferry crossing between the mainland and Kangaroo Island can sometimes be rough. If you are prone to sea sickness, it is recommended to bring medication.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    The style of accommodation indicated in the itinerary is a guideline and may change due to availability. Alternative arrangements will be made if necessary, maintaining a similar standard. Rooms may not always be ready for immediate check-in upon arrival, but luggage can be stored, and shared day rooms may be available.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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