Kangaroo Island Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kangaroo Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

• Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

• Kangaroo Island - Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel

• Small-Group Buggy Tour at Little Sahara with Guide

• Small Tour Barossa Valley Voyager Tour from Adelaide

Kangaroo Island has no general admission fee, but there are plenty of tours available to suit different budgets. Short wildlife and nature experiences, such as a koala walking tour or a bushfire ecology walk, cost around US$30–US$55, while quad bike tours, buggy tours, and nocturnal adventures run from roughly US$60–US$175. Full-day island tours typically range from around US$150–US$310, while premium small-group tours can reach upwards of US$450.

Yes, Kangaroo Island is well worth visiting. This rugged island off the South Australian coast delivers coastal scenery, diverse wildlife, and outdoor adventure; think sand dune buggy rides, nocturnal tours, and koala walks through native bush. A guided tour is the easiest way to pack it all in, with options ranging from small-group wildlife day tours to luxury full-day experiences that cover multiple highlights—expert guides and transportation included.

Per one customer who booked the Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours, "My friend and I did the quad biking experience together, and it was fantastic! The rocky trails were a lot of fun, and we even spotted some wildlife along the way. Our guide, Juan, gave us a quick training session before we started, which made us feel really confident and prepared."

Aussie summers (December–February) are the most popular time to visit Kangaroo Island, and for good reason—the sunny weather is perfect for beach days, and it’s breeding season for the island’s wildlife. But you don’t have to visit in summer. With mild year-round temperatures, the island is a four-season destination.

Although it’s possible to experience the highlights of Kangaroo Island on a day trip from Adelaide, a minimum of two days is recommended. With a weekend or more, you can see sights like Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, swim and surf at Emu Bay and Stokes Bay along the north coast of Kangaroo Island, and go wildlife watching.

Yes, there are many options for day or multi-day tours to Kangaroo Island from nearby Adelaide with return transport by ferry. Popular Kangaroo Island tickets for tours include 4WD tours of Flinders Chase National Park, food and wine tasting tours, wildlife-watching safaris, and outdoor activities such as sandboarding, kayaking, biking, and boat cruises.

Strict rules are enforced to maintain the pest-free ecosystems of Kangaroo Island. Items that can’t be brought from mainland Australia include certain animals and plants, honey products (to protect the island’s native Ligurian bees), and unwashed potatoes (which can carry disease). You should also clean hiking boots and camping equipment.

No, Kangaroo Island is 96 miles (155 kilometers) long with no public transport, so you’ll need your own vehicle or to join a tour to explore the island. However, hikers can enjoy a variety of trails, including the popular 37-mile (60-kilometer) Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail from Flinders Chase National Park.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Kangaroo Island. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Adelaide:

• Adelaide Oval

• Mt. Lofty

• North Terrace

• Mengler Hill Lookout

• Hahndorf

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Adelaide.