Kangaroo Island Tour: Seal Bay, Flinders Chase & Vivonne Bay

Watch sea lions from the boardwalk, then stand among 500-million-year-old granite at Remarkable Rocks

A full-day small group tour of Kangaroo Island in a 4WD vehicle with a live guide, hotel pickup and gourmet BBQ lunch with local wine. You'll walk the boardwalk at Seal Bay to observe sea lions resting on the beach, search for koalas at Flinders Chase National Park, and visit Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks before watching the sunset at Vivonne Bay. Groups stay under eight passengers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kangaroo Island highlights

• Travel in comfortable 4WD
• Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park
• Observe sea lions on the beach
• Visit koala colony and see wild kangaroos
• Enjoy gourmet BBQ lunch with KI wines
• Explore Flinders Chase National Park
• See Remarkable Rocks
• Visit Admirals Arch and watch fur seals
• View Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse supply store room
• Have coffee at Vivonne Bay watching sunset

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you walk a boardwalk just meters from sea lions sleeping on the sand. From there the 4WD heads into Flinders Chase National Park to hunt for koalas in their natural habitat—the guide's experience is what makes the difference between spotting them and missing them entirely. The park's two signature stops are Admirals Arch, a natural rock formation shaped by thousands of years of sea erosion where fur seals often rest among the rocks, and Remarkable Rocks, a cluster of granite boulders perched above the ocean that have been carved by wind and spray over 500 million years.

Midday brings a gourmet BBQ lunch with Kangaroo Island wines included in the package, eaten somewhere on the island. After lunch the tour continues through the park, then finishes at Vivonne Bay—a 600-meter beach on the north coast rated as one of Australia's best in a survey of 10,000 beaches. You'll have coffee and watch the sunset there before the drive back to your hotel. The whole day runs about eight hours, and the air-conditioned 4WD means you're not walking the entire time, though you should be comfortable with a moderate level of physical fitness for the boardwalks and park paths.

The tour does not work for cruise ship passengers because it finishes after the last tender departs. In summer (December to February), if outdoor BBQ isn't possible, lunch moves to a restaurant instead. Bring appropriate clothing for all weather, and let the operator know any dietary needs when you book.

What’s included

• Private 4WD transport.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• entry to Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park.
• gourmet BBQ lunch with local Kangaroo Island wine.
• morning and afternoon tea and coffee.
• water throughout the day.
• air-conditioned vehicle.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see the island's main wildlife and landmarks in one day without driving yourself. The small group size (maximum eight passengers) and experienced guide make the difference between spotting koalas and missing them, and the fixed itinerary means Seal Bay, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Vivonne Bay all fit into a single afternoon without you building the day yourself. Not suitable for cruise ship arrivals, as the tour finishes after the last tender departs.

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Top questions

What will I actually see at Seal Bay?

At Seal Bay Conservation Park, you walk a boardwalk that takes you just a few meters from sea lions resting on the beach. The guide leads you down to watch them in their natural state without disturbing them.

Can I see kangaroos and koalas on this tour?

Koalas are at Flinders Chase National Park, where the guide uses their experience to locate them in the wild. Wild kangaroos are also abundant in the area, particularly near Vivonne Bay on the north coast.

Is the gourmet lunch really included?

Yes, a gourmet BBQ lunch with local Kangaroo Island wines is included in the package price. In summer months when outdoor BBQ isn't possible, lunch is served at a restaurant instead.

What makes Remarkable Rocks worth seeing?

Remarkable Rocks are a cluster of granite boulders perched above the sea in Flinders Chase National Park. They've been shaped by wind, sea spray and rain over 500 million years into formations that look precariously balanced against the ocean.

How much walking is involved?

You'll walk the boardwalk at Seal Bay, explore paths through Flinders Chase National Park to reach Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, and stroll Vivonne Bay beach. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended; the tour is not suitable for travelers with difficulty walking.

Which pickup location should I choose?

You can book pickup from selected hotels, from the airport, from American River, or from Kingscote. Choose the option closest to where you're staying or arriving; the full-day tour includes transport to and from your chosen location.