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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.

Explore Kangaroo Island without the stress of planning on a full day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your Kingscote accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s diverse wildlife, which many travelers find easy to miss without a trained eye. The day’s itinerary includes seal watching at Seal Bay, lunch at Flinders Chase National Park, and photo opportunities at Admirals Arch.

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.

Add a boating adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a wildlife tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove Marina. In addition to providing live commentary about the area’s wildlife and conservation efforts, your guide ensures you spot sea creatures that are easy to miss without a trained eye. Life jackets, binoculars, and a group size capped at 12 ensure a personal and comfortable experience.

The Flinders Chase National Park lies along the western tip of Kangaroo Island and is home to some of the island’s most memorable landmarks. On this full-day tour, visit the sea lion colony of Cape du Couedic, admire views of the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, and look out for wild kangaroos in the Kelly Hill Conservation Park.

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.

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.

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.

If you love the freedom of traveling independently and the convenience of a guided tour, this hop-on hop-off tour of Kangaroo Island is ideal. The eight stops along the route will introduce you to the finest food and drink experiences on the island. Choose where to get off, where to spend more time, and where to skip.

Explore more of Kangaroo Island than you could on foot when you tour on the back of a fat electric bike. You can cover more ground than when riding a regular bike, and get less tired. Save your energy for admiring the views. Ride easily over sand dunes and other challenging terrain. Look out for many species of birds, as well as koalas in the wild.

When visiting Kangaroo Island, try tobogganing on Little Sahara's unique and natural inland sand dunes. This miniature desert has dunes of all sizes and steepness so you can decide which ones to tackle on this self-guided excursion. The view from the highest dune (70m above sea level) is simply stunning!

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.

Experience the beauty of Kangaroo Island first hand as your guide leads you past the dunes of Little Sahara and then on into the surrounding bushland. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a 2-hour walk around Little Sahara while you discover the wonder and beauty of nature’s playground. Gain an in-depth understanding of all the site and sounds of this unique area as your experienced guide shares knowledge with you. Walk away feeling like you made a connection with the natural world and Kangaroo Island.

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.

If you can ride a bike, you’ll love this tour! Ride along riverbanks where we guarantee you’ll see koalas in the massive gum trees that are up to 500 years old. Learn about the native bush foods, flora and fauna along the way. Cruise through the incredible landscape of Little Sahara's sand dunes; with the low pressure fat tyres the bikes float easily across the sand. Your tour is adapted to your riding style and fitness level. Electric Fatbike upgrade available, see more with less effort and let the bike do the work.

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.

Experience all that is our Electric Bike Tour but at magical golden hour, when no one else has access to the dunes and wildlife become more active! If you can ride a bike, you’ll love this exclusive-access tour! Ride along riverbanks listening to birds and spotting koalas in the beautiful gum trees that are up to 500 years old. Learn about native bush foods, flora and fauna from your guide along the way, then finish off cruising across the incredible landscape of Little Sahara’s inland sand dunes in the final rays of daylight. With a combination of 7 gears and 5 levels of electric assistance you can easily climb hills, gain speed, and float across the sand. During your tour take the time to capture stunning photos of the amazing landscapes and native Australian wildlife that you see in the warm evening glow. This small group tour only runs once a day so be sure to secure your spot!