Kangaroo Island Tour: Wildlife & Coastal Hikes

You sleep under the Milky Way on a private beach, then wake to sea lions sprawled across the sand.

A 3-day tour from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island combines small-group hiking, wildlife encounters and coastal exploration with camping on a private beach. The itinerary includes a 45-minute guided tour at Seal Bay to see endangered sea lions, boardwalk walks through Flinders Chase National Park past Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, and a final morning hike to Prospect Hill. All national park fees, accommodation, meals and transport from Adelaide are included. Children from age 8 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

• Catch SeaLink bus to Cape Jervis
• Board ferry to Penneshaw
• Meet guide and overview tour
• Optional marine safari with dolphins or seals
• Visit Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail and honey farm
• Picnic lunch and visit Emu Ridge Distillery
• Visit Dudley Wines for ocean views
• Arrive at Happiness eco-campsite
• Relax or walk to beach
• Camp under stars

Day 2: Wildlife and National Park

• Breakfast at camp
• Guided tour at Seal Bay with sea lions
• Visit Flinders Chase National Park
• Walk Admirals Arch boardwalk
• See Remarkable Rocks
• Return to camp for dinner and rest

Day 3: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide

• Morning bush walk near camp
• Visit Cape Willoughby lighthouse
• Visit Pennington Bay and climb Prospect Hill
• Stop in Kingscote for lunch or swim
• Return ferry to mainland
• Arrive in Adelaide

The experience

You leave Adelaide early to catch the ferry at Cape Jervis, then cross to Penneshaw in 45 minutes. Your guide meets you on arrival and takes the group, no more than 20 people, through the first day's stops: the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, a local honey farm, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, and Dudley Wines, where you sprawl on the lawn overlooking the ocean. By late afternoon you reach the eco-campsite called Happiness, set on private access to Antechamber Bay beach. Tonight you sleep in a swag under the stars.

Day two is the wildlife core. After breakfast, a National Parks ranger leads a 45-minute guided walk at Seal Bay, where around 800 endangered sea lions live. You walk the boardwalk through coastal dunes and spot them sunbathing, sometimes right across the path. Then you drive west into Flinders Chase National Park to walk the boardwalk at Admirals Arch (where New Zealand fur seals lounge on the rocks below), and stand in front of Remarkable Rocks, 500-million-year-old formations that rise from the ocean. You return to camp for dinner and another night under the stars.

The final morning starts with a bush walk near camp before you pack up. You stop at Cape Willoughby lighthouse, perched above dramatic cliffs, then tackle the 500 steps up Prospect Hill for panoramic views across the island. If time allows, you stop in Kingscote for a swim, picnic or cold drink before heading back to Penneshaw to catch the ferry home, arriving in Adelaide around 9:00 pm. The tour adapts to weather and seasonal wildlife. April, May and September offer fewer crowds and a wilder side of the island.

What’s included

• Return ferry and bus transport from Adelaide.
• air-conditioned coaster bus for the group.
• two nights camping with facilities at a private beachfront property.
• all national park entrance fees and guided activities including the 45-minute Seal Bay ranger tour.
• meals throughout.
• and a storyteller guide who leads the group in English.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.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 effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Untamed Escapes

Is this one for you?The 3-day length fits a long weekend or a break from city time without committing to a week on the island. Small-group hiking and camping mean you're moving each day and sleeping outdoors, so it suits someone who wants to hike coastal trails and see wildlife up close rather than stay in one base and take day trips.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

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 6 days before the start.

What wildlife will I actually see on this tour?

Seal Bay guarantees a close encounter with endangered sea lions on a guided 45-minute walk with a National Parks ranger. You'll see them resting on the beach and boardwalk. Flinders Chase is home to New Zealand fur seals at Admirals Arch, and the island itself hosts koalas, though sightings depend on the day and season. The tour also offers an optional two-hour marine snorkelling safari to swim with wild bottlenose dolphins or long-nosed seals.

Where do I sleep on this 3-day tour?

You camp in a swag (a canvas sleeping bag on a stretcher) for two nights at Happiness, an eco-campsite on a private bushland property with beach access to Antechamber Bay. The site has facilities and you sleep under open sky. The itinerary adapts to weather while all advertised inclusions remain the same.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes return ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, air-conditioned bus transport, all national park and activity fees, accommodation, meals, and a guide who speaks English. An optional two-hour marine snorkelling safari with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is available as an add-on if you want to swim with dolphins or seals.

How much driving happens each day?

Day one covers approximately 240 km from Adelaide through to the campsite. Day two is about 340 km as you travel to Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park and back. Day three is shorter, ending with the ferry return to Adelaide by late afternoon.