2 Day Kangaroo Island Explorer (Ferry return)
Take the ferry to Kangaroo island with this adventure tour and get up close with the wonderful wildlife who live on this island off the coast of South Australia. If animals aren't your thing you can always jump on a sand board and hit up the nearby dunes. You'll visit Admiral's Arch, Flinders Chase National Park, Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary, Little Sahara and you'll be on the lookout for seals, penguins and sea lions.
Highlights
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| Tour Code | KI2FR |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Tour Style | Explorer |
| Route | Adelaide to Adelaide |
| Maximum Passengers | 20 |
| Price (adult) | AUD $399.00EUR €330.00GBP £270.00 |
| Valid | 31 March 2013 - 30 March 2014 |
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Itinerary and trip notes
Itinerary: day by day
Day 1 – Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
DEFAULT PICK UP: Sealink Terminal (inside Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin St), 06:15am
After an early morning pick up, travel through the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula, arriving at Cape Jervis to board the SeaLink ferry and make the 45 minute trip to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. Whilst crossing, it is not uncommon to have an escort of local dolphins that can be viewed from the dolphin deck on the vessel.
Our first stop is Rob’s Shearing, before heading to Pennington Bay and continuing onto to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, the only commercial eucalyptus distillery in South Australia. Next stop is stunning Seal Bay where you’ll experience a guided walk along the beach amongst a colony of rare and wild Australian Sea Lions.
We then travel to the white sand dunes of the Little Sahara and try our hand at sand boarding, before we arrive at our exclusive accommodation at Vivonne Bay Lodge. Enjoy some free time to kayak on the Harriet River, take a self-guided walk along the property’s tracks, go trail bike riding, swimming or simply kick back on Vivonne Bay Beach.
There are plenty of complimentary activities to keep you occupied before and after your BBQ dinner. As darkness sets in you can take part in a nocturnal wildlife guided walk. Check out the Kangaroos, Tamar Wallabies and Possums before heading to Point Ellen to witness the arrival of the Little Penguins (in season). (LD)
Day 2 – Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
After breakfast we visit Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and walk among eucalyptus trees, looking out for koalas lazing about in the trees. We then continue onto Flinders Chase National Park and arrive at iconic Remarkable Rocks ahead of the crowds to clamber over and marvel at the spectacular coast and seascapes. Next stop is Admirals Arch at Cape Du Couedic where we watch the resident fur seals frolic in the ocean or sun bake on the rocks. After a delicious BBQ lunch at Flinders Chase Visitors Centre, we journey to the beautiful, secluded beach of Stokes Bay and take a walk at Ironstone Hill (time permitting) to find wallabies and admire the spectacular view back to the mainland.
If time and weather permits, several stops may be made en route to Penneshaw where you can purchase dinner (own expense) before we make our way back to Adelaide. (BL)
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner
Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers on all tours and details must be presented to tour guide before departure. Please refer to terms and conditions for more details.
Departures
Departure location : Select Adelaide accommodation from 06:00am. Default pick up: Sealink Terminal (inside Adelaide Central Bus Station, 85 Franklin Street) - check in at 06:15am.
Arrival location : Adelaide select accommodation approx 10.45pm
Tour departs:
Dec* - Mar: Daily (*except 24 & 25 December 2013)
Apr & Nov: Mon Wed Thu Sat
May - Oct: Mon Thu Sat
To check out departures dates and availability, just click the BOOK NOW button on this page
Included
- experienced guide
- meals as indicated
- national park entrance fees
- accommodation (with bed linen)
- return coach/ferry transport from Adelaide accommodation
Tour upgrades
Accommodation upgrades:
Double/Twin (min 2 passengers): AUD $422 adult, $350 child / €350 adult, €290 child / ₤285 adult, ₤235 child
Single: AUD $492 / € 410 / ₤330
Optional Activities
What to bring
- Sturdy walking shoes
- hat and sunscreen
- towel and toiletries
- warm/waterproof clothing (even in summer)
- water bottle
- swimming gear
- insect repellent
- camera
- binoculars
- motion sickness tablets (for ferry)
Notes
- Tour is operated by our tour partner SeaLink.
- Itineraries may vary and/or attractions be substituted for any cause including seasonal conditions, weather extremes, Traditional Owner and national park requirements. See terms and conditions for full details.
- Kangaroo Island ferry does not operate on Christmas Day therefore tour will not operate 24 - 25 December 2013.
- Tour must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel by phone on 1300 654 604.
- It is your responsibility to contact Adventure Tours with your preferred accommodation pick up point. If we do not hear from you, we will assume you will make your way to our default pick up point as listed in the itinerary and the PDF document on the website. We will not be responsible for missed pick-ups (and a missed tour) if we do not receive notification from you or your travel agent, and if you are not at the default pick up point at the appropriate time.
- Maximum passenger numbers whilst touring is 20, however when we transfer by coach to/from ferry it’s a maximum of 50.
- Minimum unaccompanied age is 17 years, children under the age of 17 must upgrade to private room.
