Kangaroo Island Hiking & Ocean Safari: Dolphins & Wildlife

Dolphins swim closer than you expect in Kangaroo Island's clear water.

An 8.5-hour tour from Penneshaw combining a guided hike through Baudin Conservation Park, lunch, and a Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari with snorkeling and dolphin encounters. A local guide leads the full day. Pickup from your accommodation and air-conditioned transport are included. Children from age 10 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kangaroo Island land and sea adventure

• Hike Baudin Conservation Park
• Lunch at Millie Mae’s Pantry
• Wild dolphin and marine life safari

The experience

Eight and a half hours takes you through three distinct parts of Kangaroo Island's landscape. The day starts with a scenic hike through Baudin Conservation Park, where the trail opens onto coastal views and the real possibility of spotting kangaroos, echidnas and birdlife in their habitat. The hike sets the pace: moderate physical fitness is what the operator asks for, and the coastal terrain is the reason. After the walk, you break at Millie Mae's Pantry for lunch before the second half of the day shifts to the water.

The ocean safari is where the day changes. You get in the water with wild dolphins and marine life in their natural habitat, snorkeling in the clear waters around Kangaroo Island. This is not a boat-based viewing. You're in the water alongside them. The rugged scenery frames it all, and by the end of the afternoon you're driven back to your accommodation in the air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide leads the entire day, and your pickup is arranged from where you're staying.

What’s included

• The tour includes pickup from your accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• the guided hike through Baudin Conservation Park.
• lunch at Millie Mae's Pantry.
• the Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari with snorkeling and dolphin swimming.
• and return transport to your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Kangaroo Island Trails

Is this one for you?Book this if you want land and sea in one day with a local guide steering both the hiking and the snorkeling. Confirm group size at booking since you'll be hiking and snorkeling with the same people throughout.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What kind of wildlife will I actually see on the hike through Baudin Conservation Park?

Kangaroos, echidnas and diverse birdlife inhabit the park, and the coastal hike makes encounters possible though not guaranteed. The trail itself is the draw. The views are what the operator names first.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to join the ocean safari part?

The operator asks for at least moderate physical fitness for the full day, which includes both the hike and the water time. Snorkeling with dolphins requires comfort in the ocean. The exact swimming ability needed is best confirmed when you book.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch at Millie Mae's Pantry is included and serves as the break between the morning hike and the afternoon ocean safari.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes the hike, lunch, air-conditioned transport, pickup from your accommodation, and the ocean safari with snorkeling. Bring appropriate hiking footwear, sun protection and a towel for the water portion.