Top Kangaroo Island Day Trips

Kangaroo Island has plenty to offer everyone. Enjoy a full day out visiting a number of outlets on the island while taking in spectacular scenery along the way. Visit Clifford's Honey where you will learn about the Ligurian Bee, then stop next at the Eucalyptus Distillery to taste the local eucalyptus and enjoy some cider tastings. Head to Emu Bay Lavender Farm for morning tea. Enjoy wine tasting at Bay of Shoal Wines while taking in the breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch at either Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood or Cactus Cafe, before heading to Kangaroo Island Spirits to experience some award winning gin. If time permits, we will stop at one more winery along the way before heading back to your accommodation.

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with wild kangaroos, koalas, and fur seals in their natural environment on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island’s best bits. Hop aboard a 4WD for a custom-made itinerary, taking in highlights like Seal Bay, Cape Willoughby, and Dudley Peninsula. This small-group tour has a participant limit to ensure a personalized experience.

Kangaroo Island has one of the best drink and food scenes in South Australia, but travelers with a limited amount of time can have a hard time seeing it all in one day. This tour does just that, pairing wine tasting with visits to a eucalyptus distillery, a sheep farm, beekeeper, and more.

Experience the best of Kangaroo Island on a full-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your accommodation or airport location. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s landscape, as well as points out wildlife that’s easy to miss without a trained eye. Stops on the itinerary include Stokes Bay, the Cygnet River Valley, and Seal Bay Conservation Park. Morning tea and freshly-prepared lunch are included.

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, Vivonne Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch among other spots to see native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, long-nosed fur seals and more.

Zip along dirt tracks, splash through muddy trails and venture off-road on this exhilarating quad bike tour of Kangaroo Island. See the rugged Aussie bushlands from the back of your easy-to-drive ATV as you follow your guide on one of four different itineraries ranging from 1.5 hours to 3 hours Choose to visit pristine beaches and spectacular viewpoints; challenge yourself on sand and gravel tracks; or soak up the scenery on a sunset tour.  Best of all: there’s no experience or license necessary so the whole family can take part.

When your cruise ship docks in Kingscote or Penneshaw, take a full-day shore excursion that shows you the best of Kangaroo Island’s local food and wine producers. Follow the Penneshaw coast to picturesque Pennington Bay, where you might spot dolphins and whales from the beach. Then stop at a number of local farms and shops to sample their goods, including a wine tasting with cheese platter, eucalyptus oil products, honey, cheese and yogurt from a local dairy, and a lavender farm where you nibble scones served with tea or coffee.

Discover the enchanting nocturnal world of Kangaroo Island on this thrilling after-dark adventure. Follow your guide on a 4WD safari and spot tammar wallabies, brush-tailed possums, and western grey kangaroos in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you might even spy boobook owls or echidnas.

Paddle your way around Kangaroo Island on this 4-hour self-guided kayaking tour. After picking up your single or double kayaks, set out along the Harriet River for a leisurely cruise around Vivonne Bay. Leave the crowds behind as you glide past dense forests and sandy beaches, and keep a lookout for colorful birds and koalas in the trees. 

Add a water adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a snorkeling tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove Marina. Going with a guide ensures you visit the best locations for viewing wildlife, from long-nosed seals to dolphins. In addition to live commentary about the area’s animals and ongoing conservation efforts, your guide provides wetsuits, snorkeling equipment, and sunscreen, ensuring a safe and comfortable trip.

Immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness of the Flinders Chase National Park on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island. Keep your camera close by as you spot dramatic landmarks like Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks; follow the Hanson Bay Koala Walk; and spy kangaroos, wallabies and fur seals in their natural habitats. Set out in search of colorful birds like the Rainbow Lorikeet, then watch the sunset over the Grassdale Conservation Park. This small-group tour is limited to 6 people for a personalized experience.

Explore the magnificant East End of Kangaroo Island with one of Australia's leading tour operators, Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Since 1986, Exceptional Kangaroo Island have been offering small group and private luxury touring experiences on Kangaroo Island. We promise good food, good wine and wildlife in the wild. This tour is available as a private charter - please contact us if you would like to make a private enquiry.

Kangaroo Island has plenty to offer everyone. Enjoy a full day out visiting a number of outlets on the island while taking in spectacular scenery along the way. Visit Clifford's Honey where you will learn about the Ligurian Bee, then stop next at the Eucalyptus Distillery to taste the local eucalyptus and enjoy some cider tastings. Head to Emu Bay Lavender Farm for morning tea. Enjoy wine tasting at Bay of Shoal Wines while taking in the breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch at either Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood or Cactus Cafe, before heading to Kangaroo Island Spirits to experience some award winning gin. If time permits, we will stop at one more winery along the way before heading back to your accommodation.

There’s more to Kangaroo Island than wildlife and this all-inclusive food and wine tour lets you make the most of the island’s produce, with a professional as your designated driver. Sample Kangaroo Island cider, wines, spirits and liqueurs at artisan producers, enjoy a fresh and flavorsome lunch at Cactus Café, and discover local honeys and eucalyptus products. Numbers are capped at just six travelers, ensuring a personalized experience.

Do you have a free day on Kangaroo Island, and wanting something fun to do? Discover nature & wildlife and Kangaroo Island wine & local produce on this fantastic new day tour. Apart from its amazing wildlife, Kangaroo Island is well known for its thriving food & wine industry and your local guide will introduce you to some of the island’s leading creators where you will taste some local Kangaroo Island produce. This tour departs from Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote hotels, and you will need to select your departure option at time of booking.

Let one of our expert local guides take you behind-the-scenes to discover the best of Kangaroo Island produce. Learn about the rich history of Kangaroo Island's local producers.

Watch the wonderful wildlife of Kangaroo Island on this-full day 4WD tour. See Australian fur seals lounging on the rocks of Seal Bay, take in the views over Stokes Bay, then journey along the North Coast. Follow your guide in search of kangaroos, koalas and colorful birds, including the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo. This small-group tour is limited to 6 people for a personalized experience and can be customized to the preferences of your group.

FULL DAY ITINERARY: The first stop on your journey will be Dudley Wine. Here you will find a selection of their quality wine and soak up the spectacular view across Backstairs Passage. A short drive up the road will take you to False Cape Wines. The rustic charm and idyllic setting among the gum trees and vineyard makes this cellar door a great place for a glass of wine and homemade pies and platters! We will then travel back to Cygnet River , "Capital of the Wine Industry" in Kangaroo Island. Here we will visit The Islander Estate at Cygnet River and taste the only 5-star James Halliday rated wines of the the island. We will visit the cellar door at Spring Roads Wines. Their vineyard was established in 1994 on a small sheep property about 7km west of Kingscote. We will then travel back to Kingscote and we will stop at Bay of Shoals Wines, overlooking the picturesque vineyards and sheltered bay. After an enjoyable day, we will take you back to your hotel, or to the Airport/Ferry

Travel in our comfortable 4WD to visit Flinders Chase National Park, take a stroll to observe Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, look for koalas and wallabies, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in the bush, and have a nice cup of coffee watching the kangaroos at sunset at Grassdale Conservation Park ... this is what you can do and much more! You will have an experienced tour guide all for your group (max 6 passengers) and with his/hers experience you will be able to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat and the beauties of Kangaroo Island.

Explore the Dudley Peninsula and Pennington Bay on a Full day Kangaroo Island tour led by an experienced guide. Travel by 4WD-vehicle to lookout points, beaches, wineries, and local farms as you take in the highlights of this magnificent island. Swim, snap photos, taste local products at the Eucalyptus Distillery and Honey Farm, and learn about local wines. Your guide goes offroad to show you the wilderness and points out the wildlife. Your tour includes hotel pickup and a stop for morning or afternoon tea.