Kangaroo Island is Australia's third-largest island. Known as “nature's playground”, it is famed for its wildlife, landscapes, white sandy beaches, and friendly locals. Visit the icons, such as Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay. Participate in meaningful conservation work at Hansons Bay Sanctuary and learn about recovery and regeneration after the bushfires. Embark on magical hikes, snorkel in turquoise waters and sleep under billions of stars with like-minded travellers.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

• See Flinders Chase National Park's otherworldly rock formations
• Wander amongst a fur seal colony at Seal Bay
• Immerse yourself in nature's playground on rewarding hikes
• Stargaze from your swag under the billions of stars of the Milky Way
• Participate in meaningful conservation work and learn from environmental experts
• Swim and snorkel at secluded white sandy beaches
• See abundant native wildlife from the land, sea and sky

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

• Accommodation - 2 x nights swag camping with facilities (Option to upgrade to shared lodge accommodation for $50pp)
• Return ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island Return SeaLink bus connection from Adelaide to Cape Jervis
• All activities and experiences Meals as listed (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners)
• All national park and entrance fees
• Storyteller Guide Transport – Air-conditioned coaster bus (max 20 people)

ITINERARY

Day 1: Today, an early start is required to catch your SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis. Board the ferry for a 45-minute cruise to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Your Untamed Escapes Guide will meet you here and give you an overview of the adventure ahead for the next few days. Hop on board the bus and take a scenic coastal drive to Pennington Bay on the island's south coast. With powerful swells rolling in, this beach is famed for its epic surf breaks. Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island, for rewarding views and to get your bearings. Next, travel to one of the island's most breathtaking beaches, Emu Bay. Here we will have lunch and time to cool down with a swim in the turquoise waters before weaving our way through a labyrinth of caves and emerging at Stokes Bay. Voted the best beach in Australia in 2023, enjoy some free time to snorkel among the rock pools or soak up the magical landscape surrounding you. Visit Kangaroo Island's first cellar-door microbrewery – the perfect place to relax. Come late afternoon, arrive at our eco-campsite at the eastern end of the island, where the isolation, ruggedness and beauty are striking. After dinner, head out on a nocturnal wildlife-spotting adventure. Nighttime is when many of the native animals found on the island are at their most active. Tonight, roll out your swag underneath the billions of stars of the Milky Way and feel an incredible connection with nature. Today we drive approximately 240 km.

Accommodation * Note – camping or dorm accommodation will be at Pelican Lagoon Lodge until our new eco-campsite is completed in 2024.

Meals - Lunch & Dinner included today

Day 2: After breakfast, we'll set our coordinates for Flinders Chase National Park, located at the northwestern point of the island. This park is renowned for its rock formations, impressive beaches, and abundant wildlife. At Admirals Arch, wander along a boardwalk as you soak up the serenity and keep your eyes peeled for the resident New Zealand fur seals. Marvel at the iconic Remarkable Rocks, shaped by nature for over 500 million years. Take a bush walk at Weirs Cove before a picnic lunch to refuel. Next, it's time for an incredible wildlife encounter. Seal Bay is home to the third-largest colony of endangered Australian sea lions, with around 800 calling the bay home. Join a 45-minute tour with the National Parks & Wildlife guides, who know pretty much everything there is to know about these beautiful creatures. Follow a boardwalk through the dunes down to the beach, and on the way, pass sea lions snoozing or even lying in the middle of the beach path and learn about conservation efforts to save this endangered species. After a full day, head back towards camp to reflect and relax over dinner before rolling out your swag and counting shooting stars. Today we drive approximately 295 km.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included today 

Day 3: Today you will partake in some conservation workand explore the American River before arriving at Penneshaw later in the afternoon for the 5.30pm ferry back to the mainland and farewelling your Guide.

Meals - Breakfast included today

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO GENERAL

To get the most from our Kangaroo Island adventure tours, you need to enjoy the outdoors and hiking and be able to cope with a range of weather conditions. A moderate fitness level is required, and you need to be prepared for walks between 2-5 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included. Bags are restricted to 1 × 15 kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage.

As part of our COVID-Safe protocols, all passengers must complete online check-in, including a 'Fit for Travel' self-declaration to confirm they are free from illness. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure. This tour requires a minimum of eight people to operate. In the unlikely event your departure is cancelled because minimum numbers have not been met, we will transfer all monies paid onto a future departure date. If this is not suitable, we will refund your tour price in full. Please read our full Booking Terms & Conditions before booking.

ACCOMMODATION & CAMPING

Accommodation is at Pelican Lagoon Lodge until our new eco-campsite is completed in 2024. Here you can roll out your swag and camp under the stars in their camping area. Or choose to upgrade to a four-share dorm with shared facilities for two nights at an extra cost of $50 per person. Those camping will have access to the lodge kitchen, bathroom and lounge facilities. In wet weather, all passengers will be upgraded to the lodge at no extra cost. If you paid the $50 upgrade fee when booking, this will be refunded to you. This will be the decision of the Guide. Planning for our eco-campground in Cape Willoughby is underway, and it will hopefully be ready for guests in the first half of 2024. This purpose-built site nestled in lush bushland will feature swag huts, a camp kitchen, firepits, toilets and showers. Therefore the upgrade will only be available until March 2024, as the new site will not have accommodation. When camping, we use single swags. Swags are 'Aussie Bed Rolls' made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag. Passengers must provide a sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag. This is a camping tour, and involvement from the passengers is required. This can include helping with meals and packing up camp.

ITINERARY CHANGES

Weather conditions in Australia can change quickly, and our experienced guides will always put the safety of our passengers first and stay abreast of weather conditions. Itinerary changes may occur to ensure we provide the best possible experience. For example, if wet or cold, your Guide may change the beach and outdoor activities on Day 1 with indoor experiences such as visiting the Lavender Farm, Island Beehive for honey tasting and False Cape Wine for wine tasting. Any itinerary changes will be communicated to the group in advance. Monday and Friday's September - March