Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure
Tour Overview
On this Short Break Adventure from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, you’ll enjoy guided bushwalks, abundant flora and fauna and a huge coastline. Over a third of Kangaroo Island is protected in nature reserves, meaning this place is home to thousands of sea lions, koalas, birds and native Australian wildlife. Take in the scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula, explore bushland with a local guide, walk among the sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park and visit a Heritage-listed bush property for a picnic. Explore Flinders Chase National Park and Cape du Couedic, where 10,000 fur seals call home. If you’re looking for a nature-filled weekend away from Adelaide – this is for you! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Location: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Meals Included: Lunch
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. 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. 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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Day 2: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Location: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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. 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. 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.
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What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night) -
Meals
1 breakfasts, 2 lunches -
Kangaroo Island - Return scenic coach transfers to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula
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Kangaroo Island - Return transport to/from Kangaroo Island by SeaLink Ferry
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Kangaroo Island - Personalised 4x4 touring with expert commentary from your local Driver/Guide
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Kangaroo Island - All entrance fees and special permits
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Kangaroo Island - Beach walk to see Australian sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park
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Kangaroo Island - wildlife spotting such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, and birdlife
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Kangaroo Island - Visit Flinders Chase National Park (with visits to Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Cape du Couedic Lighthouse)
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Kangaroo Island - Exploration of stunning beaches and coastlines of Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island - wildlife spotting such as Long-nosed Fur Seals, koalas and other native wildlife
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
Transport
- You will be unnacompanied on the shuttle bus to/from Adelaide and on the ferries.
- DRIVING DISTANCES ON KANGAROO ISLAND
- Kangaroo Island is a BIG island! In fact, it's Australia's third biggest island (after Tasmania and Melville Island in the Top End). While it looks small on a map compared to the mainland, exploring the island in depth does require a decent amount of distance to be covered. But all of it is stunning, so sit back, relax and see the scenery roll by your window between our frequent scenic stops.
Accommodation
- The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
- Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.
Important Information
- START& END TIMES:
- Early Morning departures (6:45 AM) and and late evening arrival (21:30 PM) from/at Adelaide Central Bus Station. Please take this into consideration when booking your arrival and departure travel arrangements.
- Sometimes ferries might not run due to rough seas or other operational reasons. For this reason please reconfirm the ferry departure point and time 1 business day prior to travel with Sealink on 13 13 03 (local phone number). In case of ferry cancellations please contact the emergency phone numbers: 1300 544 882 or +61 8 6219 5164
- Luggage Limits: Luggage limits are 15kg per person as touring is in small 4WDs. This will require ‘packing down’ to one smaller bag per person. When this is necessary, excess luggage can be stored at your Adelaide accommodation.
Mode of Transport
- You will be unnacompanied on the shuttle bus to/from Adelaide and on the ferries.
- DRIVING DISTANCES ON KANGAROO ISLAND
- Kangaroo Island is a BIG island! In fact, it's Australia's third biggest island (after Tasmania and Melville Island in the Top End). While it looks small on a map compared to the mainland, exploring the island in depth does require a decent amount of distance to be covered. But all of it is stunning, so sit back, relax and see the scenery roll by your window between our frequent scenic stops.
Check out our Q&As
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Is this trip right for you
On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Intrepid partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
This trip has two full days of driving, as well as early morning pick-ups and late evening drop-offs with a combination of bus, ferry and 4WD vehicles. You’ll be unaccompanied by a trip leader on the ferries and on the bus. This trip also involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with good mobility.
Kangaroo Island can be very windy, and this Short Break Adventure involves mostly outdoor activities. Bring appropriate clothing and check the season prior to departure.
This Short Break Adventure is made up of two full day trips, so there will be little time for independent exploration of the island. ...more ...less -
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room
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Free Date Changes
Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure
2 Days Starting and ending in Adelaide
Visiting: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PZAI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 8
Age range:
15-99
