Top Kangaroo Island Day Trips

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.

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.

Discover the local makers and shakers on this sightseeing and tasting tour of Kangaroo Island. Perfect for people staying on the island who want to do some in-depth exploring, this guided day trip includes a raptor display featuring impressive birds of prey, a visit to a eucalyptus oil distillery, a 2-course lunch, and a tour of a honey farm. You’ll also visit Pennington Bay and swing by a local winery.

Get an overview of the local flavors of Kangaroo Island on this half-day guided tastings tour with a small group, perfect for visitors with limited time on the South Australian island. Visit a local honey farm, eucalyptus distillery, winery, and a spirits distillery for tastings and tours, along with a morning or afternoon tea, time permitting. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Get a glimpse of Kangaroo Island’s history, culture, and local products on our half-day exploration of Kangaroo Island. Visit the iconic Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery where you learn about the manufacturing process and view a large range of local products and produce. Next stop is the Island Beehive where you can taste and purchase some of the purest honey in the world. Then travel to the township of Kingscote. You will have 1 hour to explore the main township, shop at the local gift shops or have lunch in one of the local cafes. As you depart Kingscote, drive past the famous Silo Art which has become a fan favorite. An amazing photo opportunity! Next you travel to Kangaroo Island Brewery where a fantastic taste testing of their famous craft beers and ciders await you. Enjoy your transfer to Pennington Bay a wild and rocky coastline perfect for photos! Having visiting several different key locations and enjoy sampling local goods and products you head back to Penneshaw.

We are a locally owned and operated company and know much more about kangaroo Island than you will find in text books. We have been delighting cruise ship visitors with our wildlife tours since the port of Penneshaw was included in their itinerary (nobody has ever been left behind yet)! Our Wildlife Tour is a must see for all nature enthusiasts. Being local we use our insight to provide you with an unforgettable experience.

Spend a day exploring the wilderness of the Flinders Chase National Park on a full-day tour of Kangaroo Island. Traveling by 4-wheel-drive vehicle lets you access places that are difficult to reach otherwise. See landmarks including Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, and look out for wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, and rainbow lorikeets. End the day watching the sunset over the Bay of Shoals (season dependent).

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Kangaroo Island and learn the Island's history from a local. Travel with ease and comfort on tour, stop to take in the scenery and history of this rugged and beautiful coastline. Walk amongst Australian sealions on the self guided boardwalk. Take the time to absorb beautiful Vivonne Bay with its unpolluted aqua sea before grabbing a bite to eat. Experience the beauty and resilience of Flinders Chase with it's breathtaking attractions. Photo opportunities are everywhere at Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and the historic Lightstation. Passenger requirements for the tour range from 10 to 30 passengers.

Discover the wildlife and coastal scenery of Kangaroo Island on a full-day 4WD tour that explores spots inaccessible to regular vehicles. Visit Seal Bay to see Australian fur seals lounging on the rocks, take in sweeping views over Stokes Bay, and continue along the island’s rugged North Coast. Travel with your guide in search of native wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, and colorful birdlife, including the rare glossy black cockatoo.

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.

The Flinders Chase National Park lies along the western tip of Kangaroo Island and is home to some of the island’s most memorable landmarks. On this full-day tour, visit the sea lion colony of Cape du Couedic, admire views of the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, and look out for wild kangaroos in the Kelly Hill Conservation Park.

Your unforgettable journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your accommodation, where our friendly local guide welcomes you aboard for a day filled with adventure and exploration. We start the morning with your choice of adventure at Little Sahara: The choice of sandboarding or toboggan down sand dunes! After an action-packed morning, we stop for a delicious lunch at Vivonne Bay General Store, where you can relax and refuel before the afternoon’s activities. In the afternoon, you'll head out for an unforgettable Rad KI Sundowner Marine Tour (available November to May, weather permitting). If the marine tour is unavailable due to weather conditions, you’ll enjoy a kayaking adventure instead, paddling through Kangaroo Island’s tranquil waterways and immersing yourself in the island’s natural beauty. As the day winds down, we’ll drop you back at your accommodation, leaving you with incredible memories of Kangaroo Island’s adventure-filled landscapes and wild beauty.

Experience the tasting highlights of Kangaroo Island on this small-group food and wine trail tour, which includes visiting a honey farm, a eucalyptus distillery and cidery, a lavender farm, wine and spirit tasting, and lunch. Your visit begins with pickup from your island accommodation or at the ferry port (ferry tickets not included) when you’ll meet your guide and begin your full-day adventure.

Experience the best of Kangaroo Island on a full-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your accommodation or airport location. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s landscape, as well as points out wildlife that’s easy to miss without a trained eye. Stops on the itinerary include Stokes Bay, the Cygnet River Valley, and Seal Bay Conservation Park. Morning tea and freshly-prepared lunch are included.

Flinders Chase Tour is a private luxury tour showcasing the western end of the island in our luxury Lexus and Mercedes Benz tour vehicles. Our guides are locals from Kangaroo Island, providing a personalized and exceptional luxury experience. Flinders Chase National Park is the largest national park on Kangaroo Island and is home to the iconic Remarkable Rocks. These significant granite rock formations overlook the great Southern Ocean and are over 550 million years old. The park also features Admirals Arch, which offers stunning coastal scenery and is home to an active population of Long Nosed Fur Seals. During the tour, your guide will serve lunch in a private bush setting.

Getting around Kangaroo Island’s remote landscapes without local knowledge or a suitable vehicle can be challenging. This full-day guided 4WD tour makes it easy to explore the Dudley Peninsula and Pennington Bay while your guide handles the driving and navigation. Travel off-road to scenic lookouts, beaches, wineries, and local farms, with time to swim, take photos, and sample regional products at places such as a eucalyptus distillery and honey farm. Along the way, learn about local wines and keep watch for native wildlife in the island’s rugged wilderness.

Get out and explore the natural beauty of Kangaroo Island on this four-wheel drive tour. Visit the beautiful beaches of Snelling Beach, see impressive rock formations and spot a wide range of wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas and seals. With BBQ lunch included with local wines, this is a fun and easy way to make the most of your time in this special corner of Australia.

Grab your culinary passport for a day-long excursion to treat your tastebuds and dazzle your senses! First, you’ll travel to the gorgeous Emu Bay Lavender Farm. Take a moment to relax and sample Lavender scones and local apple cider as you breathe in the heavenly lavender scented air. Next, you’ll stop off at Island Beehive in Kingscote where you can observe a functioning beehive, and enjoy a tasting of some of the famous Ligurian Bee Honey. Next it is on to Bay of Shoals Winery where you be treated to a tasting of their amazing wines. Next up is a tasting session at Kangaroo Island Brewery. We will also stop here for lunch (not included) so enjoy some time to sit back and relax. We head on to American River as we head to the iconic Oyster Farm Gate. Taste some of the local Kangaroo Island oysters harvested and shucked right there at the shop. After a fun day of tasting local food and wines we head back to Penneshaw, full, happy and with great memories..