Top Activities on the Ground in Kangaroo Island

Visit parts of Kangaroo Island that are inaccessible any other way when you join this buggy tour of the Little Sahara dunes. With a guide and a small group of adventure-loving travelers you’ll spend two hours riding through wild, beautiful parts of the island. See ancient gum trees, spot koalas in the wild, be amazed by the rugged cliffs and coastline, and visit a pristine secluded beach.

Zip along dirt tracks, splash through muddy trails and venture off-road on this exhilarating quad bike tour of Kangaroo Island. See the rugged Aussie bushlands from your easy-to-drive ATV as you follow your guide on one of four different itineraries that showcase everything from pristine beaches and spectacular viewpoints to challenging gravel tracks.

When your cruise ship docks in Penneshaw, take a full-day shore excursion that shows you the best of Kangaroo Island’s local food and wine producers. Stop at a number of local farms and shops to sample their goods, including a wine tasting, gin tasting, eucalyptus oil products, honey, and a lavender farm where you nibble scones served with tea or coffee.

Add a boating adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a wildlife tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove. In addition to providing live commentary about the area’s wildlife and conservation efforts, your guide ensures you spot sea creatures that are easy to miss without a trained eye. Look out for bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, various birds, and humpback and southern right whales (in the winter migration season).

Experience the thrill of searching for wild kangaroos, koalas, and fur seals in their natural environment on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island’s best bits. Traveling by 4WD means you can explore off-road in the Flinders Chase National Park and escape the crowds as you visit highlights such as Seal Bay, Vivonne Bay, the Remarkable Rocks, and Admirals Arch.

Explore Kangaroo Island without the stress of planning on a full day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your Kingscote accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s diverse wildlife, which many travelers find easy to miss without a trained eye. The day’s itinerary includes seal watching at Seal Bay, lunch at Flinders Chase National Park, and photo opportunities at Admirals Arch.