Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion: Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch

Cruise ship exclusive: explore Flinders Chase with lunch and water included

A full-day shore excursion on Kangaroo Island for cruise ship passengers departing from Penneshaw, visiting Flinders Chase National Park to see Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, plus Seal Bay Conservation Park to watch Australian sea lions in their natural habitat. The tour departs around 8:30–9:00 am and returns by 4:00–4:30 pm to sync with your ship. Includes a live English-speaking guide, light lunch, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. Designed for cruise passengers only and priced lower than onboard bookings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Seal Bay Conservation Park30m · entry included
2. Remarkable Rocks1h · entry included
3. Admirals Arch1h · entry included
4. Flinders Chase National Park4h · entry included

Kangaroo Island Scenic Trail Tour

• Depart from Penneshaw
• Drive to Flinders Chase National Park
• Explore Remarkable Rocks
• Visit Admirals Arch via Weirs Cove photo stop
• View Australian Fur Seals at Admirals Arch
• Drive to Seal Bay Conservation Park
• Walk boardwalk to view Australian Sea Lions
• Return to Penneshaw

The experience

Seven to eight hours on Kangaroo Island means a drive of nearly two hours from Penneshaw into Flinders Chase National Park, where you spend roughly 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the two signature natural formations the island is known for. Remarkable Rocks comes first: a cluster of massive granite boulders you walk around on a marked path, with views across the southern coast. After that, you descend about 150 metres down a footpath and a few flights of stairs to Admirals Arch, a natural sandstone arch where Australian fur seals swim and play in the water below.

The route then heads to Seal Bay Conservation Park if time allows, where you follow a boardwalk down to a viewing platform to watch sea lions in their natural habitat. A light lunch is included somewhere along the day, and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide who speaks English. The tour is built around the cruise ship schedule. You depart between 8:30 and 9:00 am and return between 4:00 and 4:30 pm, timed so you're back before the tenders leave.

This excursion is designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at Penneshaw only. It does not work for guests coming on the Sealink Ferry. The operator is family-owned and prices the same itinerary cheaper than what the ship sells onboard. Moderate fitness is needed for the walking and stairs, and at booking you must declare any dietary requirements so the lunch can be arranged.

What’s included

• Light lunch along the way.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 18 Dec

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (3 to 13 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kangaroo Island Trails

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're a cruise passenger with a moderate level of fitness and want to see Kangaroo Island's two most famous rock formations and its seal colonies without arranging your own transport. The timing is locked to your ship's schedule so you don't miss the tenders back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 13 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long does it take to drive from Penneshaw to Flinders Chase National Park?

Nearly two hours. You depart Penneshaw around 8:30–9:00 am, so you arrive at the park mid-morning with time to explore both Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch before heading to Seal Bay.

What will I see at Admirals Arch?

Admirals Arch is a natural sandstone formation you reach by descending about 150 metres down a footpath and stairs. Australian fur seals swim and play in the water around and beneath the arch, and you watch them from the viewing area at the base.

Do I get to see sea lions on this tour?

Yes, at Seal Bay Conservation Park. You follow a boardwalk down to a viewing platform where you watch Australian sea lions in their natural habitat. This stop is included if time permits within the tour schedule.

Is lunch included, and do I need to tell you about dietary requirements?

A light lunch is included. At the time of booking, you must declare any dietary requirements so the meal can be arranged for you. Otherwise the operator cannot provide for them.

What time do I need to be back at the ship?

The tour returns to Penneshaw between 4:00 and 4:30 pm, timed to the cruise ship's tender schedule. The exact departure and return times may be adjusted on the day depending on what the ship directs.