Kangaroo Island Tour: Flinders Chase with Wildlife & Landmarks

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Duration8h–9h

GroupUp to 8

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

See koalas and kangaroos in their habitat, then stand at two of the island's most dramatic rock formations.

This full-day small-group tour of Kangaroo Island takes you through Flinders Chase National Park with a local guide and 4WD transport, limited to 8 people. You drive the north coast to spot koalas, kangaroos and wallabies in the wild; walk the boardwalk to Admirals Arch, a rock bridge carved over thousands of years; stand at Remarkable Rocks, shaped by 500 million years of erosion; and watch the sunset over the Bay of Shoals when the season allows. Hotel pickup is included from selected hotels, and the day includes water, morning or afternoon tea, a gourmet picnic or BBQ, and all national park fees.

8h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kangaroo Island's natural landmarks

Visit Vivonne Bay beach and jetty
Snorkel, surf, or fish at Vivonne Bay
Explore Flinders Chase National Park
See Remarkable Rocks formations
Visit Cape du Couedic lighthouse
Walk to Admirals Arch
Relax at Snelling Beach

The Experience

What's the best way to see Kangaroo Island's wildlife without renting a car? This tour handles the driving and the route. You start with hotel pickup from selected locations, then head into Flinders Chase National Park on the island's west end with a guide who knows where the animals move through the eucalyptus forest. The north coast is where you'll find koalas, kangaroos and wallabies in their natural habitat—bring a camera, because the light changes what you can capture throughout the day.

The landmarks are the centerpiece. Admirals Arch sits on the southwest coast near Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, a natural rock bridge that took thousands of years of wind and sea spray to carve. You walk a boardwalk to reach it, and the walk itself is nearly as scenic as the arch. Remarkable Rocks, shaped by 500 million years of erosion, sits nearby with golden-orange lichen that photographs differently depending on the time of day. The group stays under 8 people, so you're not moving through these spots in a crowd.

The day runs 8 to 9 hours and includes a gourmet picnic or BBQ, water, and morning or afternoon tea. If the season allows, you'll catch the sunset over the Bay of Shoals before heading back. The guide is local and speaks English, and the 4WD vehicle handles the terrain. You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the walking involved, and the tour isn't suitable for cruise ship arrivals—it's built for people staying on the island.

What’s included

Local guide in English.
4WD vehicle transport.
hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels.
water.
morning or afternoon tea.
gourmet picnic or BBQ.
all national park fees.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide

Is this one for you?Book the airport or Kingscote option if you're coordinating arrival with the tour start—the pickup is built into the day, so you don't arrange separate transport to the island. The small group size and fixed route mean the timing holds together without anyone building the day themselves, and the guide handles the driving so you can focus on the wildlife and the landmarks.