Adelaide: 3-Day Guided Kangaroo Island Wildlife Excursion
ID: GYG454988-815666
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the coast and bush of Australia's third-largest island on an excursion from Adelaide. Spend three days exploring the stunning wilderness, relaxing, and visiting wildlife sanctuaries.
Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Today, an early start is required to catch your SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at 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.
Hop on board the bus and take a scenic coastal drive to Pennington Bay on the island's south coast.
Next, travel to one of the island's most breathtaking beaches, Emu Bay. Here we will have lunch and time to cool down with a swim in the turquoise waters before weaving our way through a labyrinth of caves and emerging at Stokes Bay.
Visit Kangaroo Island's first cellar-door microbrewery – the perfect place to relax. Come late afternoon, arrive at our eco-campsite at the eastern end of the island, where the isolation, ruggedness and beauty are striking.
After dinner, head out on a nocturnal wildlife-spotting adventure. 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.
Meals: L | D
Day 2: Kangaroo Island
After breakfast, we'll set our coordinates for Flinders Chase National Park.
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.
This afternoon you will have the chance to make your journey meaningful by taking part in a volunteer conservation effort at the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.
Next, 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. 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.
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 295 km.
Meals: B | L | D
Day 3: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
It's up early today to take the short drive to Penneshaw for your 8.30 am ferry back to the mainland. But we have time for one last bush walk before farewelling your Guide. Once you arrive in Cape Jervis, your SeaLink bus connection will have you back in Adelaide at 11 am.
Meals
B |
Highlights
- See Flinders Chase National Park's otherworldly rock formations
- Participate in meaningful conservation work and learn from environmental experts
- See abundant native wildlife from the land, sea and sky
- Wander amongst a fur seal colony at Seal Bay
- Stargaze from your swag under the billions of stars of the Milky Way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•To get the most from our Kangaroo Island adventure tours, you need to enjoy the outdoors and hiking and be able to cope with a range of weather conditions.
•A moderate fitness level is required, and you need to be prepared for walks between 2-5 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
•Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
•Bags are restricted to 1 × 15 kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage.
•All passengers must complete online check-in, including a 'Fit for Travel' self-declaration to confirm they are free from illness. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure
•This tour requires a minimum of eight people to operate.
You must fill out a travel information form
Adelaide Bus Station
The Sealink shuttle bus departs at 6.45 am
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.