Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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. This tour departs from Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote hotels, and you will need to select your departure option at time of booking. NOTE: Tour returns to Penneshaw at 6.45pm, so may not be suitable for Cruise Ship passengers. Fuel Surcharge In response to ongoing Middle East developments impacting global fuel prices, a temporary $5 per person, per day fuel surcharge applies to new bookings from 29 April 2026. This measure helps manage rising operating costs. We appreciate your understanding.
Inclusions
What's included
- Selected hotel pickup and drop-off (in Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw)
- $5 per person
- Flinders Chase National Park, including the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
- 2 course lunch
- Seal Bay Guided Beach Walk
- Transport by air-conditioned with expert commentary by local driver/guide
- Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
What's not
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
KI Transfers will transfer you from your Kingscote or American River hotel to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery to meet the SeaLink Coach which departs from Penneshaw
At Seal Bay, you will be taken down onto the beach by a Parks Interpretive Officer to see the Australian sea lions close-up - swimming in the surf or basking in the sand.
See the historic Cape de Couedic Lighthouse.
Take the boardwalk around the cliff face to discover Admirals Arch, a natural rock arch sculpted by weathering and erosion from the sea. A nursery and safe haven for Long-nosed fur seals, you can watch the playful colony get about their daily business.
See the rugged coastline and explore the iconic Remarkable Rocks, taking in the great photographic opportunities.
Feed some kangaroos under supervision from the park's amazing team and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.4
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Ratings come from 64 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great Day Out
Gives you a sense of some of the significant parts of Kangaroo Island. Tour was very well organised. Guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was great.
5KI nature highlight tour
Driver/guide Richard was friendly and excellent with sharing information with us about KI and its natural history and animal life. The coach was clean and comfortable. Seal Beach was our first stop and it was wonderful to see the rare Australian seal lions up close from the elevated walkway. The view of the coast was also incredible. Lunch nearby was delicious with a wide variety of options. The Marvelous Rocks was actually an amazing place and much more exciting than I thought it would be- I'm so glad that was included in the tour. The stop with the arches was also really fun with another chance to see seals up close. The final stop was at a wild animal rehab center where we had the chance to hand feed kangaroos and see koalas, dingos, echidnas and other Australian animals. The only feedback I have is that the last activity- the animal rehab visit was only 30 minutes and we were rushed through the visit far too quickly. I would recommend either starting the day 30 minutes earlier or chipping off 5-10 minutes from the other stops as the final visit was the highlight and we didn't have enough time to see as much as I would have liked. I found the day tour worth it and enjoyed myself and loved seeing the countryside and learning about KI from Richard. Highly recommend
4What a surprise
The beaches, the cliffs, the blowholes, the wool shop, the distillery, the brewery, the oysters, the lavender scones, admirals arch, remarkable rocks, the food, the views, the sunsets. Beautiful place.
5Enjoyable day
Terrific experience, great driver knowledge
5Great experience. Our...
Great experience. Our Guide/Driver Richard was a wealth of knowledge of Kangaroo Island and what to expect at each destination. The lunch meals were great.
4Tour great. Some disappointments
Tour guide was amazing. His level of knowledge and commentary was incredible. Enjoyed the whole day. Lunch was provided as gluten free and was lovely. My only issue was, on the ferry, they had the gluten free options surrounded by glutened cakes. By the end of the trip to KI the carrot cakes were knocked all over them making them extremely dangerous to anyone who is gluten free. I mentioned this to them and they apologized. On the trip home, I looked again and found they had done nothing to fix the issue. I mentioned it again and hope they took my protests on board.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- * Please call SeaLink at least 2 days prior to your tour to confirm your pick up time from Aurora Ozone Hotel in Kingscote, Mercure KI Lodge in American River or KI Seafront Hotel in Penneshaw.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 48 travellers
- Operated by
- SeaLink South Australia
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour returns to Penneshaw at 6.45pm, and is not suitable for Cruise Ship passengers
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please bring a light jacket and sun protection
- Tour does not operate on Christmas Day
How it compares in Kangaroo Island
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 18 day trips we list in Kangaroo Island.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 18.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island lies off South Australia, a rugged island of sea lions, koalas, granite coastline and empty beaches reached by ferry or a short flight.
Kangaroo Island is the third-largest island in Australia, lying across Backstairs Passage from the Fleurieu Peninsula south of Adelaide. A ferry crosses from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw, and Kingscote, the island's largest town, has an airport and a small harbour where little penguins come ashore at dusk. Much of the island is bushland and farmland, with few towns and long stretches of quiet coast.
Top-ranked sights in Kangaroo Island: Seal Bay Conservation Park, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks.
