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Day Tour: Kangaroo Island Experience

Board SeaLink's fast and comfortable ferry at Cape Jervis for the 45-minute crossing to Kangaroo Island. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will take a beach walk amongst a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions. Enjoy a 2 course lunch, before heading to Flinders Chase National Park, and stop at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch for photo opportunities. Finish the day at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park where you can feed kangaroos and get up close to koalas. Your tour concludes at the ferry terminal for your return ferry to Cape Jervis. Operates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, except Christmas Day Note: On Island Tours Do Not include mainland coach transfers or ferry to/from Kangaroo Island. You must be on Kangaroo Island to participate in the Day Tours at the ‘on island’ price. If you require transfers and ferry please see our website for more details. The tour departing from Adelaide is a 16 hour day tour.

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Kangaroo Island Tours

Explore Kangaroo Island with the original and leading Kangaroo Island touring company,  Exceptional Kangaroo Island . Choose from a range of creative and award-winning Kangaroo Island tours.

Since 1986, Exceptional Kangaroo Island has delivered the most bespoke and luxurious small group and private Kangaroo Island tours, featuring:

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• spectacular inland and coastal landscapes
• enthusiastic, knowledgable and professional local guides
• premium local produce sourced primarily from Kangaroo Island
• the finest local beer and wine

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Exceptional Kangaroo Island offers a range of Kangaroo Island tours, catering to any interest, including wildlife, food & wine, art, bushwalking, birdwatching, photography and natural history.

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A Half Day Of Wonder

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KANGAROO ISLAND HALF-DAY TOUR

4-Hour Tour AUD $125pp

Get a glimpse of Kangaroo Island’s history, culture and local products on our half-day exploration of Kingscote and nearby attractions.

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Arriving on Cruise Ship? Join us on a half-day exploration of Kangaroo Island, visiting local producers and enjoying nearby sights.

SEAL BAY BEACH EXPERIENCE

4-Hour Tour AUD $139pp

Visit Seal Bay and enjoy a guided encounter with the endemic Australian Sea Lions, a must do experience on Kangaroo Island!

LIGHTHOUSE, KANGAROOS AND WINE TASTING

3-Hour Tour AUD $99

Venture into the rugged Kangaroo Island countryside to discover one of the islands most scenic and historic places & enjoy tasting local wines

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Kangaroo Island Tours

We offer a range of luxury Kangaroo Island tours, with a focus on wildlife, food & wine, landscapes, conservation & more. All tours include gourmet catering.

Our range of premium Kangaroo Island tours feature wildlife in the wild, spectacular landscapes, warm hospitality, good food and wine and a unique local’s perspective on life on Kangaroo Island.

Come and join the original and leading Kangaroo Island touring company to experience the best of Kangaroo Island.

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Wild About Birds

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Walk Kangaroo Island

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3 Day Kangaroo Island Tour

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Embark on a 3 day adventure to Kangaroo Island and discover unspoiled wilderness, amazing wildlife, and stunning coastal landscapes. This tour includes camping, wildlife encounters, delicious meals, and an expert guide to share the history and culture of the area.

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Experience the wild side of Kangaroo Island on the 3 Day Kangaroo Island Tour with Real Aussie Adventures. This tour will take you on a breathtaking journey through one of Australia’s most spectacular natural wonders, where you’ll be surrounded by unspoiled wilderness, amazing wildlife, and stunning coastal landscapes.

The tour starts with a comfortable return ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, where you’ll be met by an air-conditioned coaster bus that will take you on a scenic journey around the island. Throughout the tour, you’ll be accompanied by an expert storyteller guide who will share with you the history, culture, and natural beauty of the area.

The tour includes two nights of swag camping accommodation with facilities, providing a unique opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the fresh air under the stars.

During the tour, you’ll have the chance to explore Kangaroo Island’s many wonders, including Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to see sea lions basking on the beach. You’ll also visit Flinders Chase National Park, where you’ll be awed by the spectacular natural rock formations at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

All activities and experiences are included in the tour, as well as meals, national park and entrance fees, and return SeaLink bus connections from Adelaide to Cape Jervis.

With a maximum group size of just 20 people, you can be sure to receive a personalized and authentic experience on this tour. Don’t miss out on the chance to explore one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations with Real Aussie Adventures. Book your 3 Day Kangaroo Island Tour today!

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Today, an early start is required to catch your 6.45am SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis.

Board the ferry for a 45-minute cruise to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Your Untamed Escapes Guide will meet you here and give you an overview of the adventure ahead for the next few days.

Hop on board the bus and start exploring Kangaroo Island! Take a scenic coastal drive to Pennington Bay on the island’s south coast. With powerful swells rolling in, this beach is famed for its epic surf breaks. Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island, for rewarding views and to get your bearings.

Kangaroo Island is the world’s oldest bee sanctuary and is home to the only pure strain of Ligurian Bee in the world. Pop into Clifford’s Honey to learn all about these fascinating creatures and, of course, do a tasting. Next, visit family-owned Dudley Wines, where you can sprawl out on their lush lawns and take in the incredible views over the ocean – the perfect place to relax and connect with your fellow travellers.

Come late afternoon, arrive at our eco-campsite, aptly named “Happiness”. Featuring private access to one of Kangaroo Island’s most stunning beaches – Antechamber Bay, you’ll be right at home here for the next two nights. Enjoy some free time to relax or take a walk down to the beach.

Tonight, roll out your swag underneath the billions of stars of the Milky Way and feel an incredible connection with nature.

Today we drive approximately 240 km.

Accommodation Swag Camping

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After breakfast, add meaning to your trip by taking part in a volunteer conservation effort at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. This 2,000-hectare wilderness sanctuary is a haven for native wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, possums, echidnas, reptiles and birdlife. Like most of Kangaroo Island, it was devastated by the 2020 bushfires and has since become a story of resilience, recovery and regeneration. Our conservation work depends on the time of year but may involve seed collecting, tree planting or counting wildlife.

Next, we’ll set our coordinates for the iconic Flinders Chase National Park, located at the northwestern point of the island. This park is renowned for its rock formations, impressive beaches, and abundant wildlife.

At Admirals Arch, wander along a boardwalk as you soak up the serenity and keep your eyes peeled for the resident New Zealand fur seals. Marvel at the Remarkable Rocks, shaped by nature for over 500 million years. Take a bush walk at Weirs Cove before a picnic lunch to refuel.

After lunch, it’s time for an incredible wildlife encounter. Seal Bay is home to the third-largest colony of endangered Australian sea lions, with around 800 calling the bay home. Join a 45-minute tour with the National Parks & Wildlife guides, who know pretty much everything there is to know about these beautiful creatures. Follow a boardwalk through the dunes down to the beach, and on the way, pass sea lions snoozing or even lying in the middle of the beach path and learn about conservation efforts to save this endangered species.

After a full day, head back towards camp to reflect and relax over dinner before rolling out your swag and counting shooting stars. Today, we drive approximately 340 km.

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Start the final day of your tour with a morning hike before taking some free time in Kingscote to grab a coffee. Explore the island’s stunning north coast for the remainder of the day.

Weave your way through a labyrinth of caves before emerging at the beach voted best in Australia in 2023 – Stokes Bay. Have a picnic lunch, and if the weather is right, enjoy some free time to snorkel among the rock pools or soak up the surrounding landscape.

Today, you’ll also become a citizen scientist and contribute to conservation efforts and research on the island in partnership with Passport to Recovery.

This afternoon, head back to “Happiness” to freshen up, pack your things and head to Penneshaw for your 7.30pm ferry back to the mainland. But we will have time for one last dinner (at own expense), before farewelling your Guide. Once you arrive in Cape Jervis, your SeaLink bus connection will have you back in Adelaide at 11 pm.

Meals B | L

• See Flinders Chase National Park’s otherworldly rock formations
• Wander amongst a fur seal colony at Seal Bay
• Immerse yourself in nature’s playground on rewarding hikes
• Stargaze from your swag under the billions of stars of the Milky Way
• Participate in meaningful conservation work and learn from environmental experts
• Swim and snorkel at secluded white sandy beaches
• See abundant native wildlife from the land, sea and sky
• To get the most from our Kangaroo Island adventure tours, you need to enjoy the outdoors and hiking and be able to cope with a range of weather conditions.
• A moderate fitness level is required, and you need to be prepared for walks between 2-5 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
• Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
• Bags are restricted to 1 × 15 kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage.

Accommodation is at Pelican Lagoon Lodge until our new eco-campsite is completed in 2024. Here you can roll out your swag and camp under the stars in their camping area.

When camping, we use single swags. Swags are ‘Aussie Bed Rolls’ made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag. Passengers must provide a sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag.

This is a camping tour, and involvement from the passengers is required. This can include helping with meals and packing up camp.

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