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Kangaroo Island: Quad Bike Tours & Southern Ocean Views
Kangaroo Island: Quad Bike Tours & Southern Ocean Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (1,292)2h–3hYou ride your own quad bike (or ride as a passenger) through terrain most visitors never see, with a guide who knows the wildlife and adjusts the pace to your ability. The 170-minute option rewards you with Southern Ocean views from places a regular tour can't reach. Bring closed-toe shoes and long pants, and arrange your own transport to Vivonne Bay — that's the trade for accessing the island's real interior.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see parts of Kangaroo Island that regular tours skip, and you're comfortable arranging your own transport to Vivonne Bay. The 170-minute option suits riders who want a real challenge and ocean views as the reward.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromAU$ 197View ›
Kangaroo Island: Coastal Wildlife Safari Cruise with Guide
Kangaroo Island: Coastal Wildlife Safari Cruise with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (634)1h 15mYou’ll hop aboard a small coastal safari cruise around Kangaroo Island’s ancient cliffs with a local guide at the helm. Watch for dolphins leaping alongside, seals basking on rocks, and sea eagles soaring overhead—all while feeling the salt air on your face. Each trip is different, and that unpredictability is half the magic.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 88View ›
Kangaroo Island: Swim with Dolphins & Seals Snorkel Tour
Kangaroo Island: Swim with Dolphins & Seals Snorkel Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (280)2hYou’ll suit up at Penneshaw’s marina before heading out by boat along Kangaroo Island’s coastline to swim near wild dolphins or playful long-nosed seals. With wetsuits and snorkel gear provided, plus local guides who know every cove and story, expect laughter, cold cheeks, and moments where you forget everything else but what’s right in front of you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 195View ›
Small-Group Buggy Tour: Little Sahara & Eleanor River
Small-Group Buggy Tour: Little Sahara & Eleanor River★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (250)1h 50mA small-group buggy tour on South Australia's South Coast takes you through Eleanor River gum forests where koalas live, out to rugged clifftops and a private beach, then inland to Little Sahara's sand dunes—all in roughly two hours with an experienced guide who knows which tracks go where. Children from age 3 are welcome; the tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate mobility devices. The meeting point is Vivonne Bay, about 90 minutes from the Penneshaw ferry terminal by car; there's no shuttle service or taxi on the island, so you'll need your own transport to get there.Is it for me?Small groups keep the buggy nimble on tracks a full-size vehicle can't navigate, which is what makes the Eleanor River gum forests, the clifftop views and the inland dunes reachable in a single morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −34%fromAU$ 147View ›
Kangaroo Island: Wildlife Day Tour with Local Guide & Lunch
Kangaroo Island: Wildlife Day Tour with Local Guide & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (138)8hYou’ll walk sandy beaches beside sea lions at Seal Bay, watch kangaroos hop through Flinders Chase National Park, and hear stories from your local guide over lunch by Vivonne Bay. Expect real wildlife encounters (no guarantees), fresh air, and moments of quiet awe you might not see coming.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromAU$ 409View ›
Kangaroo Island Tour: Seal Bay, Flinders Chase & Vivonne Bay
Kangaroo Island Tour: Seal Bay, Flinders Chase & Vivonne Bay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (126)8hA 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromAU$ 445View ›
Kangaroo Island: Small Group Night Wildlife Tour 4WD
Kangaroo Island: Small Group Night Wildlife Tour 4WD★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (99)2h–3hYou’ll step into Kangaroo Island’s wild evenings with a local guide and just a handful of fellow travelers. Spot wallabies hopping through dusk shadows, watch kangaroos graze under stars, and maybe catch penguins or an echidna if luck’s on your side. Every moment feels personal—quiet, surprising, and somehow grounding.Free cancellationfromAU$ 145View ›
Kangaroo Island: Wildlife, Seal Bay & Remarkable Rocks 2-Day Tour
Kangaroo Island: Wildlife, Seal Bay & Remarkable Rocks 2-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (82)2dYou’ll travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island with a small group and local guide, spotting dolphins on the ferry ride before tasting fresh honey and local produce for lunch. Sleep under southern stars in comfy bell tents after an Aussie BBQ, then wake early for Remarkable Rocks without crowds and walk among sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Expect wild beaches, laughter around campfire smoke, and memories that stick long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 895View ›
Kangaroo Island tasting tour for cruise passengers only
Kangaroo Island tasting tour for cruise passengers only★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (76)7hYou’ll taste honey straight from the comb, sip local wines with views over Bay of Shoals, and share laughs over lavender scones with tea or coffee. With pickup in Penneshaw and a friendly local guide leading each stop, this Kangaroo Island tasting tour lets you slow down and savor moments you’ll remember long after your cruise sails away.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −40%fromAU$ 249View ›
Full-Day Kangaroo Island Tour: Wildlife, Seals & Remarkable Rocks
Full-Day Kangaroo Island Tour: Wildlife, Seals & Remarkable Rocks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.42 (64)8hA full-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from your hotel in Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw, taking in Seal Bay Conservation Park, Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park with a local guide, lunch and all transport included. The tour returns to Penneshaw by 6:45pm and is not suitable for cruise ship passengers with tight port schedules. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sun protection and a light jacket, and advise any dietary needs at booking.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based in Penneshaw, American River, or Kingscote and want hotel pickup included; the tour departs from these three towns, so choose the one matching your location.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 216View ›
Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour: 4 outlets in 5 hours
Kangaroo Island Half Day Tasting Tour: 4 outlets in 5 hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.40 (25)5hYou get picked up from your hotel or the airport and spend five hours tasting honey, eucalyptus oil, wine, and gin at four local producers across Kangaroo Island. Morning or afternoon tea with lavender scones is included, as is the driver and bottled water. You're back in time for a late lunch or early dinner.Is it for me?A good fit if you're on Kangaroo Island for just a few hours and want to taste the local producers without arranging transport or navigating between stops yourself. Five hours is what makes four tastings possible without feeling crammed.Free cancellationKids −34%fromAU$ 250View ›
Kangaroo Island Tour: Flinders Chase with Wildlife & Landmarks
Kangaroo Island Tour: Flinders Chase with Wildlife & Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (21)8h–9hThis full-day small-group tour of Kangaroo Island takes you through Flinders Chase National Park with a local guide and 4WD transport, limited to 8 people. You drive the north coast to spot koalas, kangaroos and wallabies in the wild; walk the boardwalk to Admirals Arch, a rock bridge carved over thousands of years; stand at Remarkable Rocks, shaped by 500 million years of erosion; and watch the sunset over the Bay of Shoals when the season allows. Hotel pickup is included from selected hotels, and the day includes water, morning or afternoon tea, a gourmet picnic or BBQ, and all national park fees.Is it for me?Book the airport or Kingscote option if you're coordinating arrival with the tour start—the pickup is built into the day, so you don't arrange separate transport to the island. The small group size and fixed route mean the timing holds together without anyone building the day themselves, and the guide handles the driving so you can focus on the wildlife and the landmarks.Free cancellationKids −32%fromAU$ 420View ›
Kangaroo Island wine and wildlife tour: birds, honey, tastings
Kangaroo Island wine and wildlife tour: birds, honey, tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.07 (15)8hA full-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island combining wildlife encounters, food and wine tastings, and scenic stops, departing from your choice of three hotels and returning by evening. The itinerary weaves together a free-flight birds of prey display, a two-course lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery with a distillery tour, a working beehive visit at Clifford's Honey Farm, a wine tasting at False Cape Wines, and a stop at Pennington Bay beach. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included; the tour runs eight hours and returns to Penneshaw at 6:15pm, so it does not suit cruise ship passengers with early departures.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to sample the island's food and wine scene without renting a car or planning multiple stops—the guide handles the route and timing, and lunch plus two tastings are locked in. The eight-hour day suits anyone based in American River, Kingscote or Penneshaw for the full day; it does not work for cruise ship passengers departing before evening.Free cancellationKids −27%fromAU$ 232View ›
Kangaroo Island Full Day Tasting Tour: Honey, Wine & Gin
Kangaroo Island Full Day Tasting Tour: Honey, Wine & Gin★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (11)8hA full-day tasting tour of Kangaroo Island with a live English-speaking guide covers five producers: honey at Clifford's, eucalyptus oil and cider at Emu Ridge Distillery, wine at Bay of Shoal Wines overlooking the bay, gin and vodka at Kangaroo Island Spirits, and a craft beer tasting paddle at Kangaroo Island Brewery. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included, along with morning tea and a lavender scone at Emu Bay Lavender Farm. Lunch is your choice at either Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood or Cactus Cafe. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age 3 are welcome, and the minimum drinking age is 18.Is it for me?Book this if you're without a car—the guide drives you to multiple producers across the island, stopping at honey, distillery, lavender farm, winery and seafood lunch in one full day.Free cancellationKids −30%fromAU$ 409View ›
Kangaroo Island Tour: Distillery, Brewery & Coastal Views
Kangaroo Island Tour: Distillery, Brewery & Coastal Views★★★★★★★★★★ 3.67 (9)5hA half-day guided tour of Kangaroo Island departing from Penneshaw that takes you through the island's local food and craft scene—eucalyptus distillery, honey producer, brewery, and coastal stop—with tastings included and an hour free in Kingscote township. The tour runs 5 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide and includes taste testing at Kangaroo Island Brewery.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided coach experience with set stops at three producers—distillery, beehive, and township—rather than renting a car to visit independently.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromAU$ 175View ›
2-day private tour Kangaroo Island: Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks
2-day private tour Kangaroo Island: Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks2dA 2-day private guided tour of Kangaroo Island with multilingual guide, private transport and lunch included. You visit Seal Bay to watch Australian sea lions on elevated boardwalks, explore the granite formations at Remarkable Rocks and the sea cave at Admirals Arch, swim in the rock lagoon at Stokes Bay, and stop at local producers including Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery. The itinerary is flexible — your guide will take you to secret spots and adjust the route to match your interests.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a couple, family or small group and want to move through Kangaroo Island without a fixed schedule — the private guide adjusts the route to your interests, so you spend time on what matters to you instead of following a group itinerary.Free cancellationfromAU$ 1,350View ›
Kangaroo Island Hiking & Ocean Safari: Dolphins & Wildlife
Kangaroo Island Hiking & Ocean Safari: Dolphins & Wildlife8h 30mAn 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.Is it for me?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.Free cancellationKids −40%fromAU$ 499View ›
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