Customer Friendly Itineraries

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.

Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours. It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place. The start of the Penneshaw Sculpture Trail is a 650-m or 8-minute walk from the hotel. The walk itself is 1.5 km long and will take around 1 hour. It is relatively easy, with some steps.

Activities:

• Kangaroo Island - Penguin tour
• Kangaroo Island - Penneshaw Sculpture Trail

Staying in:

• Hotel (1 night)

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.

Your walking time today will be approximately 1.5 hours or 3 km on moderately undulating terrain. The optional lighthouse walk is a 1.9 km loop that takes around 1 hour. It’s a Grade 3 moderate hike on gently undulating terrain.

Activities:

• Kangaroo Island - Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
• Kangaroo Island - Lunch and Wine Tasting Session at Local Winery
• Kangaroo Island - Historic Fish Cannery Walking Trail
• Kangaroo Island - American River ‘Rebuild Independence’ Boathouse Visit

Staying in:

• Hotel (1 night)

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.

The Remarkable Rocks trail is a 1 km circuit on a slightly rocky incline. Admirals Arch is an 800 m return walk along a gently sloping boardwalk. There are stairs at the end that take you under the arch.

Activities:

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

Staying in:

• Hotel (1 night)

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.

The Seal Bay guided tour lasts for about 45 minutes and takes you along the beach where the sea lions are resting. There are steps to get down to the beach which has soft sand. The boardwalk section over the sand dunes is easy access with no stairs, and you can often see sea lions in the dunes. The walk to Stokes Bay Beach is quite an adventure! You’ll walk along a pathway through limestone boulders. The walk is only about 100 m, but depending on the tide there can be a bit of rock scrambling and the possibility of getting your feet wet before you reach the beautiful bay.

Activities:

• Kangaroo Island - Seal Bay Wildlife Experience with local ranger
• Kangaroo Island - Vivonne Bay
• Kangaroo Island - Emu Bay & Stokes Bay

Staying in:

• Hotel (1 night)

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.

Your adventure comes to an end at your hotel in Adelaide at approximately 5 pm. Please consider this when booking onward travel. No accommodation is included for tonight, however we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability) if you wish to extend your stay in Adelaide.