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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. This morning, you’ll meet your fellow adventurers and local leader at 8 am, then hit the road to Cape Jervis to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. When you arrive, strap on your walking shoes and take to the South Australian tracks. After your first walk of the trip, you’ll settle into your Kangaroo Island accommodation and join your newfound travel companions for a welcome dinner, where you’ll get to know one another and toast to the epic adventure ahead.

This morning you’ll be picked up by your local leader at 8 am. Please see the Essential Trip Information for where to meet. Please make sure you are on time as you’ll depart the city right away. Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours. Your walking distance will be approximately 2 to 6 km.

Staying in:

• Hotel in Kingscote (1 night)

After breakfast, it’s time to drive to the Kangaroo Island Wilderness trailhead to get started on today’s walk. There'll be time to explore the Kangaroo Island National Park Visitor Centre where you’ll learn more about the history and wilderness of this area before you take to the track. This first section of the wilderness trail leads to Snake Lagoon, and you’ll pass through forest and coastal vegetation along the way. Look out for kangaroos and echidnas as well as interesting plant species during your walk. You can recharge this afternoon as you settle into your new accommodation – your home for the next three nights.

Your walking distance to Snake Lagoon today will be approximately 12.4 km or 5 hours on a not too difficult, mostly dirt track, with some rocky sections. There are no opt-out points.

Staying in:

• Cabin (with shared facilities) in Karatta (1 night)

Today, get ready to hit the coast, following spectacular sea cliffs and deserted bays below. As you walk along the wild and rugged coastline, you’ll be met with vast views across the Southern Ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for bottled-nosed dolphins below and seabirds soaring above. You’ll notice the famous Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse that sits atop the headland in the distance – you’ll have time to explore the tower, built between 1906 and 1909, and get up close and personal with the local seal colony who call this area home. From here, make your way to Weirs Cove – a beautiful bay surrounded by calcarenite cliffs. Your walk will then end at Remarkable Rocks – a collection of granite boulders with bright orange lichen sitting above the sea. The rocks have been carved by the sea and wind for the last 500 million years! After some time to admire the natural wonders, you’ll make your way back to your accommodation.

The total walking distance from Snake Lagoon to Cape du Couedic, including the Admirals Arch side trip, is 18.7 km or 8 to 9 hours. There is an optional 11.7 km to complete the day’s walk from Weirs Cove to Remarkable Rocks. The total distance with this option is 29.7 km. The terrain on this section of the track is sandy with exposed limestone. There are no big climbs, but there is a bit of uphill and downhill walking. You will be exposed to the elements all day, so protective clothing is important. There are no opt-out points.

Staying in:

• Cabin (with shared facilities) in Karatta (1 night)

The trip’s penultimate walk will take you high above the sea cliffs with coastal views and a good chance of spotting playful dolphins and whales! After some time on the clifftops on a rocky limestone path, you’ll make your way inland through tall Mallee forests and low coastal heath. The island’s comeback after the late 2019 bushfires is evident in the fresh flowers and regrowth that blanket much of the landscape, particularly in the many species of native orchids. Your guide will help point out echidnas and wallabies on this afternoon’s inland section of the track. You’ll return to your accommodation for one final dinner with your group.

Your walking distance from Remarkable Rocks to Hanson Bay today is 17 km or 7 hours over dirt tracks with a few rocky sections, and includes a mix of inland and coastal cliff walking.

Staying in:

• Cabin (with shared facilities) in Karatta (1 night)

Enjoy a final breakfast with your walking crew before you hit the tracks one last time to complete the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail. You’ll spend the morning walking before visiting the Kelly Hill Caves. Hear about how the caves were formed around two million years ago and learn to spot the difference between stalagmites and stalactites. Then, make your way back to Penneshaw to catch the ferry and head to Adelaide where your walking adventure will come to an end in the early evening.

Your walking distance from Hanson Bay to Kelly Caves today is 10 km or 3 hours. The trail is mostly dirt with a few sandy or rocky sections.