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3-Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour

By Untamed Escapes
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Overview

Unearth Australia's third-largest island on an adventure tour from Adelaide. Kangaroo Island, or “nature's playground” as it is commonly known, is famed for its plentiful wildlife from the land, sea and sky, as well as its untamed landscapes, white sandy beaches, and friendly locals. Awaken your senses as you experience moments in nature you will never forget. Visit the icons, such as Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay, and enjoy unique experiences, such as participating in conservation work. Embark on magical hikes, snorkel in turquoise waters and sleep under the billions of stars of southern skies.

Activity location

  • Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St
    • 83 Franklin Street
    • 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 5000
    • 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAccommodation - 2 x nights swag camping with facilities
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned coaster bus (max 20 people)
  • What's includedWhat's includedStoryteller Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn SeaLink bus connection from Adelaide to Cape Jervis
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll activities, experiences, national park and entrance fees

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
  • 6 stops
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping is at a private bushland property called “Happiness” at Antechamber Bay.
Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Today, an early start is required to catch your SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis.
Cape Jervis
  • 45m
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.
Pennington Bay
  • 1h
Hop on board the bus and 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.
Clifford's Honey Farm
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Dudley Wines
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Antechamber Bay
  • 12h
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.
Day 2: Kangaroo Island
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Swag Camping at Happiness
Flinders Chase National Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Today, 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.
Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Antechamber Bay
  • 12h
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.
Day 3: Day 3: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Stokes Bay
  • 3h
Start the final day of your tour with a morning bush walk not far from camp, and after packing up, we'll bid farewell to Happiness. Along the quiet north coast of the island, find spectacular bird life in the shallow, calm waters of the lagoon and in the trees. Here, we will find a spot to have our final meal together, followed by a nice stroll along the water, looking for the many different species that inhabit the American River. In the warmer months, weave your way through a labyrinth of caves before emerging at the beach voted best in Australia in 2023 - Stokes Bay. If the weather is right, enjoy some free time to snorkel among the rock pools or soak up the surrounding landscape.
Kingscote
  • 2h
This afternoon, have the opportunity to "give back" during a conservation volunteering experience. What we do this afternoon depends on the time of year, but you might find yourself collecting seeds, helping at a not-for-profit wildlife organisation or doing a beach clean-up.
Penneshaw
  • 1h
After a fabulous Kangaroo Island tour, arrive in Penneshaw for your 5.30 pm ferry back to the mainland. Once you arrive in Cape Jervis, your SeaLink bus connection will have you back in Adelaide at 9 pm.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAdelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St
    • 83 Franklin Street
    • 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE5000
    • 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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