Full-Day Kangaroo Island Tour: Wildlife, Seals & Remarkable Rocks

Spend a full day on Kangaroo Island seeing seals, fur seals and native wildlife without arranging the transport.

A full-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from your hotel in Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw, taking in Seal Bay Conservation Park, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park with a local guide, lunch and all transport included. The tour returns to Penneshaw by 6:45pm and is not suitable for cruise ship passengers with tight port schedules. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sun protection and a light jacket, and advise any dietary needs at booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery5m
2. Seal Bay Conservation Park45m · entry included
3. Cape du Couedicpassing by
4. Admirals Arch45m · entry included
5. Kangaroo Island45m
6. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park1h · entry included

Full-day Kangaroo Island highlights tour

• Transfer from hotel to Emu Ridge Distillery
• Meet SeaLink Coach at Penneshaw
• Visit Seal Bay with Parks Officer
• See Cape de Couedic Lighthouse
• Walk boardwalk to Admirals Arch
• Explore Remarkable Rocks coastline
• Feed kangaroos and see koalas

The experience

You start with hotel pickup from whichever of the three towns you choose (Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw), and travel by air-conditioned coach with a local guide who provides commentary on the drive. The coach heads to Flinders Chase National Park, where the day splits between coastal landmarks and the wildlife park. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, a Parks Interpretive Officer takes you down onto the beach itself to watch Australian sea lions swimming in the surf or resting in the sand. This is the closest access most visitors get to them in their natural habitat.

From there you walk the boardwalk around the cliff face to Admirals Arch, a natural rock formation carved by sea erosion that now serves as a nursery for long-nosed fur seals. You watch the colony move about their day without disturbing them. Nearby stands the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, and then you reach Remarkable Rocks, the rugged granite formations that dominate the southern coastline and offer the kind of photographic vantage points the island is known for. Lunch (two courses) is included partway through the day.

The final stop is Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, where you feed kangaroos under supervision and get close to the island's koalas while a keeper talks through their behavior and habitat. The coach returns you to Penneshaw by 6:45pm, where you're transferred back to your hotel. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw.
• air-conditioned coach transport with local guide commentary.
• entry to Flinders Chase National Park including Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.
• guided beach walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park with a Parks Interpretive Officer.
• two-course lunch.
• entry to Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park with the chance to feed kangaroos and see koalas with keeper commentary.

Options for this experience

3 options

Departs American RiverGuide in English · 10:00Pickup from Mercure KI Lodge at 10:15 am, with return at 6:30 pm. The exact pickup time will be confirmed when the booking is reconfirmed.

Departs KingscoteGuide in English · 10:00Pickup from Aurora Ozone Hotel in Kingscote at 10:00 am, with return at 6:30 pm. The exact pickup time will be confirmed when the booking is reconfirmed.

Departs PenneshawGuide in English · 10:00Pickup from KI Seafront Hotel at 10:15 am, with return at 6:45 pm. The exact pickup time will be confirmed when the booking is reconfirmed.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 48 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adelaide Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Penneshaw, American River, or Kingscote and want hotel pickup included. The tour departs from these three towns, so choose the one matching your location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on this Kangaroo Island tour?

The tour focuses on seals and fur seals at Seal Bay and Admirals Arch, where you watch them in their natural setting. At Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park you feed kangaroos and see koalas up close with a keeper's explanation. The island is also home to wallabies, goannas and echidnas, though sightings of those depend on where they are on the day.

Do I have to choose my departure town when I book?

Yes. The tour departs from Penneshaw, but KI Transfers will pick you up from your hotel in Kingscote or American River and take you to meet the coach. You select which town you're departing from at checkout, and the return drop-off follows the same route.

Is this tour suitable if I'm arriving on a cruise ship?

No. The tour returns to Penneshaw at 6:45pm, which makes it unsuitable for passengers with ship departure times. A cruise schedule leaves no buffer for delays or traffic.

What's included in the lunch, and can I request something specific?

A two-course lunch is included in the tour price. If you have dietary requirements, you must advise them at the time of booking so the operator can arrange it.

How much walking is involved, and what should I wear?

The tour includes a guided beach walk at Seal Bay and a boardwalk to Admirals Arch, plus time exploring Remarkable Rocks and the wildlife park. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a light jacket for the coast, and pack sun protection. The tour suits all fitness levels.

What's the fuel surcharge I see mentioned?

A temporary $5 per person per day fuel surcharge applies to new bookings from 29 April 2026 in response to global fuel price impacts. This is added to the tour price at checkout.