Embark on a 3-day adventure tour from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, Australia’s third-largest island. Discover abundant wildlife, untamed landscapes, and white sandy beaches on this unforgettable wilderness exploration.
Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St - Today, an early start is required to catch your SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis.
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.
Pennington Bay - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
Kangaroo Island
Flinders Chase National Park - 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 - 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 - 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: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Stokes Bay - 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 lagoon’s shallow, calm waters and 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 - The National Trust of South Australia cares for the world’s natural and built heritage and relies on the support of volunteers to protect and preserve special places. So, this afternoon, roll up your sleeves for some conservation volunteering at Zelling Reserve—an important wildflower sanctuary preserving native flora on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. Our activity depends on the time of year but could involve collecting seeds, weeding or planting trees whilst learning from their passionate volunteers.
Penneshaw - 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.
- 2 x nights swag camping with facilities
- Lunch
- Return ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
- Dinner
- Air-conditioned coaster bus (max 20 people)
- Breakfast
- Storyteller Guide
- Return SeaLink bus connection from Adelaide to Cape Jervis
- All activities, experiences, national park and entrance fees
Discover Australia’s third-largest island on an adventure tour from Adelaide. Kangaroo Island, often referred to as “nature’s playground,” is renowned for its abundant wildlife from land, sea, and sky, as well as its rugged landscapes, pristine sandy beaches, and welcoming locals. Awaken your senses with unforgettable moments in nature. Explore iconic sites like Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay, and engage in unique experiences such as conservation work. Enjoy enchanting hikes, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and sleep under the vast expanse of the southern stars.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
