Kangaroo Island Wildlife Tour: 2-Day Small Group Early Access

Beat the tour buses to Kangaroo Island's best spots by staying overnight on the island

A 2-day small-group wildlife tour departing from Adelaide that camps overnight at Flinders Chase Discovery Park, giving you first access to Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch before larger groups arrive. You'll walk among Australian sea lions at Seal Bay with a National Park Ranger, swim at Stokes Bay, and explore Little Sahara. Meals and accommodation in bell tents are included, and you choose between a shared tent, private tent, or motel room at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Kangaroo Island Wildlife Adventure Day 1

• Meet guide and drive to Cape Jervis
• Ferry with ocean views and dolphin spotting
• Visit charming coastal town
• Drive along rugged coastline spotting dolphins
• Climb stairs to island's highest point
• Short walk to spot koalas and birds
• Free time in island’s largest town
• Lunch with local platter and beer tasting
• Taste fresh honey and learn production
• Swim and relax at top beach
• Visit quiet town of Parndana
• Overnight at camp with BBQ dinner

Day 2: Kangaroo Island Wildlife Adventure Day 2

• Early visit to Remarkable Rocks
• Walk to Admirals Arch and watch seals
• Explore sand dunes with optional sandboarding
• Guided beach walk to see sea lions
• Free time in town before ferry

The experience

The tour picks you up from Adelaide on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday and drives to Cape Jervis for the ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island. On the way you'll spot dolphins in the water and get your first views of the rugged coastline. Once on the island, the route takes in Pennington Bay, climbs to the highest point for panoramic views, and stops at Kingscote for free time to wander the largest town. Lunch is a local produce platter with beer tasting at a rustic venue, then you'll visit a honey producer before swimming at Stokes Bay, voted Australia's top beach for its calm waters.

The overnight stay at camp Groovy inside Flinders Chase Discovery Park is what changes everything. Because the accommodation sits within the park, you're among the first to enter when gates open on day two. You reach Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch before the big tour groups, so you get the dramatic coastal views and the chance to watch New Zealand fur seals lounging below the arch without the crowds. Little Sahara comes next (you can walk the dunes or try sandboarding at your own cost), then a National Park Ranger leads a guided walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park where you observe sea lions in their natural habitat and learn about conservation efforts to protect them.

Meals are built in: breakfast and lunch on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two, plus dinner at camp (or you can add breakfast on day one and dinner on day two depending on your accommodation choice). The guide stays with you both days, so the route flows without the stop-and-start of a day trip. You'll have free time in Kingscote on day two before the ferry back to Adelaide.

What’s included

• Pickup from Adelaide.
• ferry crossing to and from the island.
• 2 days with a live English-speaking guide.
• accommodation in a bell tent or motel room (your choice at checkout).
• 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
• entry to Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay Conservation Park.
• a guided walk with a National Park Ranger at Seal Bay.
• free time at Stokes Bay for swimming and at Kingscote for exploring the town.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared bell tent (up to 4 people share)Guide in English · 06:30Shared accommodation (up to 4 people share): A spacious, comfortable large bell tent with a communal option and generously sized, comfortable beds. Pickup is included.

Private Bell TentGuide in English · 06:30Private bell tent: Enjoy a private bell tent that uses the campsite's bathroom facilities. This option is confirmed within 24 hours. Availability is limited. Pickup is included.

Motel RoomGuide in English · 06:30Motel room with ensuite, on request: This option is not confirmed for 24 hours because availability is limited. Pickup is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SundayDeparts at 06:30

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 18 · 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 9 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 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

Moderate physical level

Operated by See Adelaide

Is this one for you?The early-morning access to Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch is only possible because you're staying on the island: larger day tours from Adelaide arrive after the crowds. Book this if you want the main attractions without the queues and don't mind spending a night in a bell tent to make it happen.

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Top questions

What's the accommodation like on the 2-day Kangaroo Island tour?

You stay overnight at camp Groovy, located within Flinders Chase Discovery Park. The tour offers three options at checkout: a shared bell tent (max 4 people), a private bell tent, or a motel room. Bell tents have comfortable beds and are spacious enough to relax in after a full day of exploring.

Will I actually see sea lions on this tour?

Yes. On day two, a National Park Ranger guides you on a walk at Seal Bay Conservation Park where you observe Australian sea lions in their natural habitat along the beach. The ranger explains the conservation efforts protecting this endangered species while you watch them.

How early do you get to Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch?

Because the camp is inside Flinders Chase National Park, you're among the first to enter when the park opens on day two. You reach Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch ahead of the larger tour groups, so you get the dramatic coastal views and wildlife sightings without the crowds.

What meals are included on the 2-day tour?

The tour includes 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner. Day one has lunch (a local produce platter with beer tasting) and dinner at camp. Day two includes breakfast and lunch. Depending on your accommodation choice, you can add breakfast on day one or dinner on day two at checkout.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness and good mobility. You'll walk to Admirals Arch, explore Seal Bay on foot with the ranger, and have optional sandboarding at Little Sahara, though a walk through the dunes is also available.

When does the tour depart from Adelaide?

The tour departs Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Sundays from select locations across Adelaide. Your guide picks you up and drives you to Cape Jervis for the ferry to Kangaroo Island.