Kangaroo Island & Adelaide (6-Day Private Group Tour)

Discover the best of South Australia on a journey that blends wild beauty with rich cultural charm. In Adelaide, uncover elegant heritage architecture, vibrant art scenes, and world-renowned wine regions, all wrapped in warm southern hospitality. Then venture to Kangaroo Island—Australia’s ‘Galápagos’—where dramatic coastlines, pristine beaches, and an abundance of wildlife awaits, all set against a backdrop of raw, untouched wilderness and powerful pioneer history.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | INCLUSIONS

• 5 night’s accommodation (as per itinerary below)

• Meals: 5 x hotel breakfasts, 5 x hotel dinners (2 course or buffet)

• Coach transport

• Flights

• Return SeaLink Ferry Crossing between Cape Jervis and Penneshaw (passengers and coach)

• Guided tour and lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery

• Tour and talk at Clifford’s Honey farm

• Afternoon tea and tour/ talk at Emu Bay Lavender Farm

• Full Day (8 Hours) locally guided touring on Kangaroo Island (Day 3)

• Seal Bay Guided Ranger Tour/Beach Walk

• Entry to Raptor Domain for Birds of Prey show and BBQ lunch

• Entry to the Flinders Chase National Park

• Entry to the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse precinct

• 1 course lunch with tea/coffee at Penneshaw Hotel

• 1 hour morning tea cruise on Captain Proud Paddleboat

• Entry and guided tour of the Cedars

• Group visit/talk at the Beerenberg Farm, Hahndorf

 

Itinerary:

 

Day 1:

Welcome to your 6-day tour to spectacular Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills. Your Coach Captain will meet you at the Adelaide Airport. Once we have loaded our luggage onto the coach we travel through McLaren Vale to Wirrina Cove for Dinner. Ideal location for our morning ferry trip to Kangaroo Island tomorrow morning.

Accommodation: Breakfree Wirrina Cove

Meals: Dinner

 

Day 2:

We are up early as we head to Cape Jervis for our morning sailing to Kangaroo Island. We are in for a treat as we spend the next two nights exploring this breathtaking island. We’ll discover towering cliffs, wild plains, pristine beaches and unique wildlife. First, visit the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery where we take an interesting tour of the plant and equipment used in producing eucalyptus oil and products. We also enjoy a delicious lunch before visiting the nearby Clifford Honey Farm and finally we head to Emu Bay Lavender Farm to enjoy an interesting talk and pick up some goods before arriving and settling into our accommodation for the next 2 nights in Kingscote. Accommodation: Aurora Ozone Hotel Kingscote

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 3:

Kangaroo Island has an abundance of incredible wildlife and today we have a chance to get up close and personal. Our local guide will join us on the coach today, as we travel to the famous Seal Bay. We will be taken into the heart of the colony where our experienced guide will teach us about the wonderful Australian Sea Lions. There is nowhere else in the world where you can listen to an expert give you their unique insight while walking amongst the colony. At Raptor Domain, we witness the interactive and inspiring Birds of Prey Demonstration before exploring Flinders Chase National Park. The park’s coastal scenery includes Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks and an excellent boardwalk where we see a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals below. What a day of truly exceptional wildlife experiences!

Accommodation: Aurora Ozone Hotel Kingscote

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 4:

This morning we venture to the most eastern most point of the island and visit the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse precinct. Being the first lighthouse to be built in South Australia it has a rich maritime history and spectacular panoramic views across Backstairs Passage from the top of the lighthouse. There are 101 steps to navigate to the top if you wish, but the view from the ground is also stunning with excellent views of the remote island coastline. Our majestic views don’t end here as we head to Penneshaw for an early lunch at the Penneshaw Hotel before we make our way to connect with our afternoon ferry service to back to Cape Jervis. Once back on the mainland, we travel via Victor Harbor and Strathalbyn, then arrive in the Adelaide Hills town of Hahndorf to check into our hotel for the next 2 nights.

Accommodation: The Lodge by Haus Hahndorf

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 5:

Today we head for the Murray River and the town of Murray Bridge, which is just over 1 hours’ drive from Adelaide. On arrival we board the Captain Proud Paddleboat for a 1-hour morning tea cruise on the Murray River. Heading back to Hahndorf we have some free time in the main street to purchase lunch. There are numerous cafes, bakeries, restaurants and pubs, with many small gift stores to look at. World renowned artist, Hans Heysen, settled in Hahndorf in 1908 and built his studio, ‘The Cedars’ in the style of a Bavarian Chalet. This afternoon we will enjoy a guided tour of the house, the studio (which has been kept just the way Hans Heysen left it, including some unfinished sketches) and the extensive gardens. This was his base as he painted extensively on site in the hills around Hahndorf and in the Flinders Ranges. Our final visit for the day is to the Beerenberg Strawberry Farm, fully Australian owned and all products are made at this farm. We will have the opportunity to purchase from their gift range and the large range of delicious preserves. You may not know but Beerenberg products can now be found in 24 countries, on major airlines and in more than 300 hotels!

Accommodation: The Lodge by Haus Hahndorf

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

 

Day 6:

As our unforgettable journey through Adelaide and Kangaroo Island concludes, we bid farewell to our charming hotel and embark on a final adventure before our departure. Join us for a captivating visit Mt Lofty Lookout. Before reaching Adelaide for a City Sights Tour, indulge in a delightful pause at the bustling Adelaide Central Markets. Here, take advantage of some leisure time to curate your perfect lunch, experience, adding a flavourful touch to your farewell moments before heading to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

 

Ask us about extending this tour to allow for more time to explore the city of Adelaide.

 

This itinerary is subject to change due to occasional restrictions in opening times/days of some