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.
Full-day Kangaroo Island food and wine shore excursion from Penneshaw
Explore Kangaroo Island with stops for tastings of the best foods and wine
Learn how eucalyptus oil is distilled and visit a lavender farm
Taste wine at Bay of Shoals Wines
What's Included
available from Penneshaw Only
Wine Tasting
Lavender Scones & Tea/Coffee - Dependent on Season and Lavender Farm being Open
Gin Tastings
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
Cruise Ship Port, Penneshaw
Pickup details
Please note that due to construction at the terminal, the Council has requested that we avoid parking at the ferry terminal. We will be parked on North Terrace, which is straight ahead of the Sealink Terminal. There will be information staff there to help and point you in the right direction. As there is a slight hill, for those that have difficulty walking or anyone else, there will be a shuttle operated by the Kangaroo Island Tourism Body that will be shuttling guests up to our buses from 08:30am onwards.
Please try and be on a tender as early as possible as we do have a deadline with departure times as per below:
Tasting Tour - 08:30am - 09:00am. (Times may vary depending on time of first and last tenders coming across from Cruise Ship)
We do receive an email from the Captains office 24 hours prior to the ship arriving, notifying us of the times of the 1st and last tender and we work in with that. We aim to depart 1 hour to 1.5 hours after the 1st tender. If the last tender is 5:00pm then we have you back by 4:30pm. If it's 5:30pm, we aim to be back by 5:00pm but most of the time we are back by 4:30pm.
Please also note that if your cruise ship is arriving late and leaving early, we will have to alter the itinerary.
- Ship doesn’t dock or tender is cancelled: No refund without Trip Protection.
Trip Protection available on request
For total peace of mind, we recommend adding Trip Protection when you book.
Trip Protection includes:
Full refund of tour cost (minus admin fee per person) even if your cruise ship skips the port or tenders are cancelled
Valid for any reason — weather, illness, delays, etc.
“We missed our Kangaroo Island stop due to weather. Thankfully we added Trip Protection and got almost all our money back – no hassle!”
– Susan D., Celebrity Cruise Passenger
How to Add It:
Contact us after booking.
Because you didn’t come all this way to worry about what-if’s — you came to relax, explore, and enjoy. We’ll take care of the rest.
Alternatively,
TRAVEL INSURANCE - We HIGHLY recommend travel insurance
It is the sole responsibilty of each individual to ensure they have travel insurance that covers cancellation fees of tours. If your cruise ship does not dock or tender and notice is given within that 24 hour period, our tours are non-refundable.
You will be given a 50% credit to be used towards another tour at a later date and a letter for a travel insurance claim. A lot of expenses are incurred within this period for us and we have to prepay services that are non refundable such as bringing buses over from Adelaide, which is only done for cruise ship tours, catering for lunches, ferry costs, and wages. We understand that when a cruise ship does not dock, it is out of the travellers control, likewise, it is out of our control and we have NOT cancelled the tour and you will be viewed as a NO SHOW. Kangaroo Island Trails is NOT liable for your financial loss if you choose not to have travel insurance or Trip Protection.
Operating hours
.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Clifford's Honey Farm
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Emu Bay Lavender
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Kingscote
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bay of Shoals Winery
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
6
Kangaroo Island Spirits
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please note that Travel Insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as from time to time the captain may cancel the tenders from coming in due to severe weather or other issues. In this event, due to the expenses involved in preparing for the cruise ship tours, we do NOT offer a refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Friendly Tour Guide willing to answer all questions. Very Informative Tour. I knew nothing about KI. Very Interesting History and People are so helpful and friendly. Loved Turners Eucalyptus Experience and The Gin Distillery Experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you! We take a lot of pride in our guides and love that you were able to experience the island alongside their wealth of knowledge. Great to see that you loved the tasting experiences as well.
The perfect day!
Kim_B, Mar 2025
I’d give this tour ten stars if I could. One of the best we’ve ever taken. Kaitlyn was wonderful, fun, full of information, and eager to show us all an unforgettable day. Besides all the scheduled stops, seeing the wild kangaroos and koalas made our tour perfect!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so so much! What a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to have you with us. We agree, Caitlyn is fantastic. We hope to see you again in the future.
Terrible experience with Kangaroo Island Trails
Catherine_O, Mar 2025
We have had a terrible experience dealing with Kangaroo Island Trails.
Our ship captain announced on the 6th of March that due to poor weather, we would not be visiting Kangaroo Island the following day. I notified Kangaroo Island within 10 minutes of this announcement, however they have refused to provide any refund at all.
The customer service has been very poor. I have sent numerous emails and messages in which they did not acknowledge at all.
I can still not believe that this company would not offer any refund at all on over $400, where there only reason we did not do the 'Ship shore excursion' was because our ship did not go to Kangaroo Island.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
G’day Catherine,
We are really sorry that you have felt the need to misrepresent our policies and correspondence this way.
We can confirm and have comprehensive records of responding to you, offering substantial vouchers and fully supporting travel insurance claims. Not to mention, clear correspondence prior to the tour, encouraging travel insurance that caters to cruise ship excursions.
We have laid out to you the extent of our expenses and why a policy within 24 hours exists. It is disappointing that you have avoided trying to be reasonable with this, but rather pass much blame with aggression.
We are confident and reassured by our rating and feedback statistics. We do hope that you consider insurance and research appropriate covers for your next adventure. It will make all the difference to small communities and family run businesses.
I do empathise with consumers that haven't received what they pay for, hence our strong encouragement for insurance beforehand and offers of credit which are a courtesy.
Ash DeBrey
Hospitality Advisor
Kangaroo Island Trails
So many experiences and back to the ship in plenty of time!
Ellen_S, Mar 2025
What a great day with Kaitlin! We made every stop on the itinerary with enough time to taste and explore and shop. She made it clear we would return to our cruise ship in plenty of time which we did. We had so much fun tasting lavender scones (amazing!), honey, wine, gin, cider and learning how they are produced. I would definitely recommend this excursion!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Fantastic! Thank you so much for reviewing your experience with us. We are so thrilled that you enjoyed the time with Caitlyn and experiencing some of the island's gems!
Great day on Kangaroo Island
Chris_H, Feb 2025
We had a great day. Our guide was very knowledgeable about all things Kangaroo Island. We enjoyed great scenery as we were driven around and fabulous tastings at various places.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much!
Joel's excellent adventure
Eduardo_D, Jan 2025
Long tour but broken up with multiple stops. Joel was a great guide. Saw lots of Roos, koalas, kookaburra, snake. Breathtaking views, good food. Awesome separate gin tasting and wine tastings. Thumbs up!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks for the thumbs up!
Very well guided tour of...
Vincent_M, Jan 2025
Very well guided tour of the Island’s various tasting options-wine, gin, cider, lavender. We also saw kangaroos and koalas.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Amazing! We love that you got to experience so much variety of the island. It was a pleasure to have you with us for the day.
Will recommend this expansion
jacolien_w, Jan 2025
The guide was excellent.
They went out of their way to give us the best experience.
All the places we visited was worth visiting.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend us. We really appreciate it!
Great, informal wine...
Judith_G, Dec 2024
Great, informal wine tasting. I didn’t care for the gins. Too harsh
Mostly white wine varieties. Enhanced port the best
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks for spending the day with us!
WONDERFUL snippet of Kangaroo Island!
Becca, Dec 2024
We had Caitlin as our driver and we couldn't have asked for a better person to take us around and show us the wonders of Kangaroo Island. From the Lavender Farm, to the Honey farm, the Gin distillery and the eucalyptus farm... our day was full of fun, laughs and just the right amount of local information! We spotted some koalas and met a Joey named Rex at the eucalyptus farm. All in all a great day out with some lovely food tastings and beautiful locally made wines and Gin. Thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you! We love that you enjoyed the foodie gems on the island. It is such a pleasure to introduce them to our guests. It's fantastic that you met Rex as well, he is a real crowd pleaser!
Excellent tour
Valerie_P, Dec 2024
Our tour guide was a wealth of information about the island history. The places we visited were friendly and interesting. The information and tastings we received were wonderful
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to have you with us for the day.
An amazing time
Cynthia_T, Oct 2024
This was an amazing tour. We loved every stop/visit. I would definitely do this tour again and again :). Loved the lavender scones, honey,emu oil, gin and winery.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you! Absolutely, the outlets on the island offer some amazing gems. We are so happy that you were able to experience a taste of what the island has to offer.
Excellent day with a good overview of Kangaroo Island
BrendaI_P, Apr 2024
Viator provided a very good day with Katlin in an SUV with 2 other passrnges in a private relaxed tour of KI. We enjoyed Gin tasting, honey tasting, wine tasting & the most enormous Lavender scones with jam & cream. She adhered to a time table returning us to Penneshaw well in time to catch the tender back to the ship. I would recommend this company
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for recommending us. We are so happy to know that you were satisfied with the experience. The tastings on our tour are definitely a highlight for many visitors. Thanks again!
Good value, lots of experiences in the one day.
Leonie_K, Mar 2024
The tour guide/driver was engaging, funny and very knowledgeable on KI and many other topics. His easy going approach is supported by his wealth of varied experiences, really impressive.
I have been to KI a number of times, but learnt and saw much more than before.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your shore excursion with us.
Saw lots, tasted lots...
Rhylla_W, Feb 2024
Saw lots, tasted lots with a small group and good guide.
Bus needed new shocks and rear door squeaked.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are thrilled to know that you were able to taste the gems of KI. Thank you for the vehicle feedback, we will rectify this.
Great tour with it all.
Suzanne_D, Jan 2024
The entire tour was the best. Lutz was our tour guide & his knowledge of the area as a 25 year resident plus was noteworthy.
The stops at the lavender farm,the town of Kingscote,the distillery & the winery were great so varied. I feel we definitely got great value .
Excellent KI experience
Vikki_O, Jan 2024
All the tasting experiences were excellent particularly the Gin followed by the wine. We learned so much. The pace of the day was about right and the driver was very knowledgeable. Be aware the tour does not depart from the dock but from a park close by. The ticket from Viator said pick-up was from cruise ship port. On arrival the Sealink ferry was in and obscured the private tours signage & the port volunteers gave us wrong info. We were very lucky to make our tour even though we waited over 35 minutes for it, in the wrong place!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an excellent day with us. Thank you for choosing our small family run business. We also appreciate you offering further information around the pick up for this tour. This will likely be very helpful to future guests.
Great full day of tasting experiences and island views
David_G, Jan 2024
We enjoyed the whole day.
Loved the scones at lavender farm, the gin tasting and seeing the island.
Honey place and winery and eucalyptus place good also
Overall great day with the small group.
Tour guide Lutz was excellent.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much. We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed the time with us and especially enjoyed the food and beverage scene of our special island. Please come back again!
Beautiful KI
Val_B, Dec 2023
Excellent narration by Lutz our coach driver Gin factory was enjoyed by many I personally liked the winery and produce Took a great pic of Silo Art
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much. We really appreciate you taking the time share your experience with others. We agree, Lutz' narration is fantastic and we are thrilled to have him with us. The Silo Art is indeed wonderful.
xxx
Stuart_C, Dec 2023
lavender farm scones cream and coffee
Then gin distillery
Then wine tasting
Then eucalyptus
Saying more is hacking me off
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you!
Perfect shore excursion alternative
Hillary_B, Dec 2023
Good coverage of the island’s highlights. Easy and timely pick up/drop off. Lots of great scenery too.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks!
It is a great day out....
lili_Z, Dec 2023
It is a great day out. Tour guide is nice and knowledgeable. Recommend for other travellers. Thank you
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review your time with us.
Fantastic scone and alcohol tastings!
vallen1963, Dec 2023
What a great day!
We had wine, gin and cider tastings. Stopped at lookouts.
Fabulous scone and coffee for morning tea. Kylie our tour guide was awesome.
Thoroughly recommend this tour on KI
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you!
Great Day with Nikki!
Debbie_S, May 2023
Nikki was our tour guide. She is a local to Kangaroo Island and was a wealth of knowledge that she eagerly shared with us! She made sure that we saw a kangaroo in the wild as well as a Koala bear. The gin tasting was definitely a highlight of the day.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you! We are so glad to see that you had a great day on Kangaroo Island. We agree, Nikki is fantastic. It was a pleasure to have you with us for the day. Thanks again.
Great Island Adventure!
Dennis_P, Apr 2023
Nikki was a wonderful tour guide and excellent Naturalist - giving us great insight to the birds and animals of the Island. As we were driving down the road she stopped quickly and told us to look up in the tree … there was a wild Koala! She took us to a winery, the beautiful rugged and sandy beaches on the island, a lavender farm, a cider tasting farm (where we saw a kangaroo and Emu!) and before we got back to the ship there was gin tastings. We had a marvelous day on this small, but very interesting island. A must see!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you so much! Our island is small but interesting indeed. We are so happy that you have been able to experience such fascinating elements of KI.
Great snapshot of KI
Janet_M, Apr 2023
The tour provides not only a tasting experience but also an overview of the history and fauna of the island. Our tour guide Nikki, a long term local, was terrific at giving tourists lots of relevant information on a range of topics. Plus the tour covers a range of experiences - lavender farm with wonderful scones, honey, wine tasting, gin tasting (thanks to the Shy Wren), eucalyptus distillery and spotting koalas and kangaroos.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you so much forsaking the time to review your experience with us. We are so happy that you enjoyed your day with Nikki and love that we could introduce you to the gems of Kangaroo Island. Come back anytime!
There is not much to see...
Yolanda_A, Mar 2023
There is not much to see in a short period of time. It was rainy and wet this time of the year. Good for wine lovers.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time. Absolutely, wine lovers will love the stops on the Tasting Tour. Please note we have other tours available to cater for other interests.
Excellent tour
James_D, Mar 2023
We enjoyed the tour and our driver/tour guide, Gary, was excellent. The places we visited were interesting and the tour was well organised.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you! It is a pleasure to introduce you to the gems of our island. We agree, Gary is fantastic and we love that you enjoyed your time with him.
it’s more than Kangaroos!
Susan_K, Mar 2023
Gin distillery absolutely fabulous
Lavender farm amazing
Emu farm just great
Winery classy
Tour guide was aware we did not see much of the scenery Kangaroo Island is noted for so he took us to see some surf beaches. Thank you it was a great day
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks! There is so much of the island to fit into one day and we are so happy that you got to experience a significant amount. We welcome you back for another visit!
Very enjoyable day
gilbags, Feb 2023
Enjoyed all the trip and our guide. Had a lot of interesting information to share about Kangaroo Island. All the businesses we went to were worth seeing and I am glad we booked the trip. The gin at the gin distillery was really nice and I purchased a pack with five small bottles of their gin. we really enjoyed the scone at the Lavender Farm.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you! We are so happy that you enjoyed the day. We love being able to share our local businesses with visitors. Thank you for taking the time to visit Kangaroo Island. It is certainly worth exploring.
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