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2 Day Kangaroo Island Bushwalking and Wildlife Experience from Adelaide
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Escape the city on this nature-rich Independent Short Break Adventure from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, where protected landscapes and abundant wildlife take centre stage. With all logistics seamlessly arranged and expert local guidance included, this getaway lets you focus on exploring one of Australia’s most important conservation strongholds at an easy, unhurried pace. Breathe in salty air as you walk dramatic coastlines where fur seals crowd the rocks and sea lions bask on golden sands. Wander bushland alive with birdsong, koalas and echidnas, pause for gourmet picnics in secluded natural settings, and take in sweeping ocean views at places like Remarkable Rocks and Cape du Couedic. From the Fleurieu Peninsula to the island’s wild western reaches, Kangaroo Island feels refreshingly remote — the perfect reset just a short journey from Adelaide.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover Kangaroo Island’s wildlife, from sea lions to koalas and fur seals.
- Enjoy guided bushwalks, coastal scenery, and a picnic on a Heritagelisted property.
- Explore Seal Bay, Flinders Chase, and Cape du Couedic on a naturepacked getaway.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Adelaide
Sightseeing at Fleurieu Peninsula. Welcome to Adelaide! Your Short Break Adventure begins with an early morning pickup from the local bus station. Take a scenic coach ride to Cape Jervis, taking in the picturesque scenery along the way of the Fleurieu Peninsula and its vineyards, coasts and rolling hills. From here, take a ferry to Kangaroo Island, where you’ll meet your local guide and visit several island habitats to see the vast wildlife that lives here. Without the threat of introduced species, Kangaroo Island is a haven for Australian wildlife.
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Adelaide
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Seal Bay Conservation Park. Listen to the chorus of the vast birdlife high in the eucalyptus trees, many of which are unique to the island, and keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles and an abundance of wildflowers. Arrive at Seal Bay Conservation Park and walk among the sea lions as they bask on the beach and the sand dunes.
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Adelaide
Eco Tour at Kangaroo Island. Don’t worry, you’ll be standing at a safe distance from these wonderful, endangered creatures. After, visit an exclusive Heritage-listed natural bush property and enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic-style lunch, followed by a walk along the beach. Keep an eye out for koalas, Tammar wallabies and echidnas and listen out for Australia’s rarest cockatoo – the Kangaroo Island glossy black cockatoo. Later, watch the kangaroos leave the safety of the bush to begin their evening grazing on the open pastures.
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Accommodation
Day 2
Adelaide
Eco Tour at Flinders Chase National Park. This morning, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation. Travel to the island’s western side and discover the remarkable Flinders Chase National Park – one of the oldest and most important national parks in South Australia. Making up almost 20 per cent of the land, most of this park is a Wilderness Protection Area and home to various flora and fauna unique to Kangaroo Island.
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Adelaide
Nature Walks at Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse. See Admirals Arch, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Weir’s Cove and Cape du Couedic’s colony of 10,000 long-nosed fur seals. Discover the picturesque formations of the Remarkable Rocks – these granite boulders balance dramatically on the cliff’s edge, which plunges 75 m into the Southern Ocean.
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Adelaide
Sightseeing. Then, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in a secluded location. This afternoon, explore some of the most spectacular beaches on Kangaroo Island and explore the stunning coastlines. Later, return to Penneshaw and catch the ferry back to the mainland, where a coach will take you back to Adelaide – there are multiple stops available, and from here, your trip will come to an end.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Return scenic coach transfers to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula Return transport to/from Kangaroo Island by SeaLink Ferry Personalised 4x4 touring with expert commentary from your local Driver/Guide All entrance fees and special permits
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing - Comfortable footwear - Water - Camera - Cash for personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
Your tour begins and ends at the Adelaide Central Bus Station (83 Franklin St, Australia). The experience kicks off with a Welcome Meeting led by your local leader at the designated start time, providing an essential briefing before heading straight into the first scheduled activities. Please ensure you are at the station and ready to meet the group at the start of the session to ensure a smooth departure.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 15 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By PE
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