Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide: An Exceptional Australian Wildlife Experience

Embark on a full-day guided tour to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide and immerse yourself in an exceptional Australian wildlife experience. Explore stunning natural landscapes, encounter native animals, and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Penneshaw - This morning enjoy your scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis to meet the ferry for your 45 minute trip to Kangaroo Island. On arrival into Penneshaw, meet your coach and driver to begin your tour.
  • Seal Bay Conservation Park - At Seal Bay, you will be taken down onto the beach by a Parks Interpretive Officer to see the Australian…
What's Included
  • Travel by air-conditioned coach with expert commentary by local driver/guide
  • Flinders Chase National Park including the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
  • Seal Bay Guided Beach Walk
  • Lunch
  • Visit Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Maximize your one-day visit to Kangaroo Island with a full-day guided exploration that showcases the island’s unspoiled beauty. Explore landmarks like the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Vivonne Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, among others. Here you can see a variety of native wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos,…

Location
Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St
Franklin Street
Please arrive at 6.30am to meet your driver by the entrance to the bus bays inside the Adelaide Central Bus Station, 83-85 Franklin Street, Adelaide
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ashley_s
Oct 10, 2024
Absolutely Amazing! - This is a massive day but totally worth it to see some of the highlights of Kangaroo Island! I thoroughly enjoyed every stop so I’m not sure I could pick a favourite. Our driver, Kevin, has excellent knowledge of the island and shared lots of information with us throughout the day. A great experience to do and I was travelling alone but made friends with others in the group too which added to the experience!
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Shirley_c
Oct 7, 2024
Our day on K I - Being able to feed the K I kangaroos. The lunch . The narrative from the driver throughout the day . The whole day and we were lucky to enjoy a sunny day
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618grahamh
Oct 5, 2024
KI in a Day - When in Adelaide, why not take a trip to the Island or KI as the locals call it. Get up close [30 metres is close enough] with the locals [the wildlife of course]. See unique rock formations which are as old as time immemorial [Elephant Rock, Cathedral Cove] and of course sample the cuisine after the days activities washed down with excellent wine from local vineyards. A long day beginning at 8.30am and returning about 10.30pm, but one that will remain in your memory and photo album for sometime to come.
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Denise_c
Oct 3, 2024
Excellent way to see Kangaroo Island - recommended. - it was an excellent, but long, day. Well worth it though! The driver was informative on the drive to the ferry. The ferry crossing was good (thankfully). We picked up the 2nd coach and again, the driver, who was local, was full of Island knowledge about the people, animals and trees. He described in detail how the Island was affected by the 2019 fires and how well it has recovered. The stops we made during the day were stunning - especially those on the coast. We had ample time at each venue to take in the views. We were back to the ferry on time and back in the hotel for around 11pm. An excellent way to see Kangaroo Island and as all the entrance fees and lunch was also included, I feel the cost of the day was good value for money.
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Cecilia_t
Oct 1, 2024
Smooth sailing to kangaroo Island. - I have enjoyed everything about the trip, from the bus ferry transactions was smooth and in time. The bus tour was amazing, we get to see and pretty much know all about kangaroos Island in one day. The bus tour instructor was polite, patient, friendly, and very professional,. He speak clearly every minute of the tour travelling and he has clear knowledge about kangaroos Island. Thank you sir. Advise to future travellers , don't forget a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, snacks and extra cash for some of the activities.
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Lisa
Sep 20, 2024
Great trip with amazing views and wildlife - As others have said, this is a very long day but well worth it!! This is a perfect trip for someone that doesn’t have time to spend a night or two on the island. The guides were all great, very informative. The timing at each stop worked well, never felt rushed or that there were long waits. The cafe for lunch was able to accommodate several dietary restrictions and it was delicious! I would highly recommend this trip, just plan for a nap on the way home!
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Cherlynnedil
Sep 12, 2024
Long day that was great - Had a fantastic day. Scenery was breathtaking. Lunch was delicious. Our driver/ tour guide was exceptional . Seal bay , fantastic. Rock formations were remarkable. Loved Admirals Arch. Final destination was the wildlife sanctuary before boarding the ferry
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Rhonda_s
Sep 10, 2024
Day Tour just scratches the surface. - Remarkable Rock, The Arch, wildlife. Didn’t realise the Island was so big, day tour just scratches the surface a lot of driving between stops. Need to return and stay for a couple of days to really see all that Kangaroo Island has to offer.
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Chester_h
Oct 6, 2024
Long long day but worth it - The remarkable rocks and admirals arch were great! Lunch was very good, and location was cool. Saw a wild Koala outside of restaurant. Wildlife park was nice, but too short.
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Dajana
Aug 24, 2024
An almost perfect excursion! - This was such a fun day! Most reviews talk about how much sitting on a bus there is and how it’s a long day but honestly, it only felt like a long day right at the end. There was so much to see and Hamish, our guide/bus driver, kept us entertained with lots of information on the history of the island and future plans as well as pointing out bits and pieces on the drives. I was so excited to see the seals at Seal Bay and it really didn’t disappoint! It was a dream come true. I really love how respectful the guide was towards the seals. We didn’t spend a long time there and we had to keep our distance. I think this is so important. I loved that she told us if a baby seal comes to us we need to essentially ignore them so they think we are boring so they don’t become tame at all. Keeping wild animals wild and respecting them like this was so refreshing. Remarkable Rocks felt like a whole other planet and was so interesting to explore. It really reminds you how incredible Mother Nature is and how wonderful our natural world is. Admirals Arch was stunning AND got to see more seals! Including one that just woke up from a nap and then used a rock as a waterslide to go rolling around in the waves. The only reason I didn’t give a 5 star rating was that the last stop at the “Wildlife Park” was really just a zoo. And it was heartbreaking. It was dreary, birds alone in cages with minimal foliage, exotic animals that are so far from native, it was a really depressing end to a great day. I feel like a place like Kangaroo Island doesn’t need a zoo when the island itself is so gorgeous and it’s always so much more amazing seeing animals in the wild and not caged. I would have been happier had the day ended after Admirals Arch. Aside from that our lunch stop after Seal Bay was really lovely. The ladies serving us did an amazing job and catered to a variety of dietary needs. My boyfriend and I opted to sit outside and it was gorgeous. I loved Kangaroo Island so much that I plan on coming back and staying on the island to drive around some more! Our ferry back to Adelaide was delayed and that’s something to keep in mind. The weather impacts this tour so be open minded and understanding. The staff don’t have control over this and do what they can. We were given a hot drink voucher to use while we waited for our ferry. They didn’t need to do that, but it’s very appreciated that they did. I would recommend this tour and this company to my friends and family but I would suggest they don’t participate in the last stop, the ‘wildlife park/zoo’. One thing I would suggest is bringing snacks or a small meal for the end of the day. Lunch will be tasty and filling but by the time you’re heading back it’ll be about 7:30pm and you won’t be back in Adelaide until 10:30 (weather dependent of course). They do offer for you to call ahead to the pub and you can collect a meal from there before getting on the ferry or head into their local IGA to tide you over.
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From $249
up to 9 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).