Kangaroo Island Adventure

Welcome to Adelaide! Or Tandanya, in the language of the Kaurna people, who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Adelaide is now located. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 9 am this morning, then you’ll travel to Cape Jervis. From here, jump on a ferry to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island – keep an eye out for dolphins swimming alongside the ferry! When you dock, it's a short walk to your hotel, where you can drop your luggage, then maybe get to know your group over lunch. This afternoon, set off on the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail with your local leader and take in the panoramic views overlooking Hog’s Bay as you walk. This evening, visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre for an evening walk in search of the world’s smallest variety of penguins.

Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third-largest island and a paradise for wildlife lovers. It’s not just kangaroos you can find here – wallabies, sea lions, echidnas and sheep live here too! This morning, visit Cape Willoughby. Built in 1852, the lighthouse on the cape is South Australia’s oldest. Walk through the heritage buildings and go on a short headland walk to a sheltered gully where you can learn about the daily lives of the early lightkeepers who worked here. For lunch, head to a winery for a tasting. Hear about this family-owned winery’s sustainability practices as you sample their wines paired with a seasonal menu. Next, continue to American River for a tour of the Rebuild Independence Group Boathouse – a museum run by a community group preserving the local maritime history. You’ll see a replica of the first vessel built in South Australia in 1803. After, go on the Fish Cannery Walking Trail. This walk takes you through coastal scrub to reach the ruins of a fish cannery from the 1890s. Keep an eye out for glossy black cockatoos along the way.

After breakfast, venture into Flinders Chase National Park. Set off on a walk to 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. Later today, you’ll return to Kingscote and enjoy an evening at leisure.

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. 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. You’ll also hop between Snelling Beach, Emu Bay Beach and the secluded Stokes Bay – a gorgeous spot for a swim and voted Australia's most beautiful beach in 2023.

Visit Prospect Hill, where you’ll climb 500 steps to reach the highest point on Kangaroo Island for some epic views looking out over Pelican Lagoon and Pennington Bay. 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 for your trip back to Adelaide, where your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to stay in Adelaide longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.