Spend five days exploring Kangaroo Island’s best beaches and national parks and see towering eucalyptus trees and (of course) kangaroos around every corner. Hang out with a true-blue sheep farmer, see little penguins on an evening walk at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre and spend a day beach hopping between Emu Bay, Vivonne Bay and the secluded Stokes Bay. Discover the natural landmarks of Flinders Chase National Park, see the naturally sculpted granite Remarkable Rock and surf down sand dunes at Little Sahara. With an Intrepid leader by your side, get closer to some of the Australia’s favourite places, no matter how much time you have.

Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island

Welcome to Adelaide! (Or Tandanya in the language of The Kaurna people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Adelaide is now located.) Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 9 am this morning, then you’ll travel to Cape Jervis. From here, jump on a ferry to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island – keep an eye out for dolphins swimming alongside the ferry! When you dock, it’s a short walk to your hotel, where you can drop your luggage, then maybe get to know your group over lunch. This afternoon, set off on the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail with your local leader and take in the panoramic views overlooking Hog’s Bay as you walk. This evening, visit the Penneshaw Penguin Centre for an evening walk in search of the world’s smallest variety of penguins.

Day 2: Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is Australia’s third-largest island and a paradise for wildlife lovers. It’s not just kangaroos you can find here – wallabies, sea lions, echidnas and sheep live here too! This morning, travel to Dudley Peninsula, where you’ll visit a local farm, see how sheep are shorn and meet the owner’s super sweet kelpie dogs. Then, stop by the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse – the oldest lighthouse in South Australia. While you’re here, maybe climb to the highest point on Kangaroo Island, Prospect Hill, for panoramic views over the region. After, visit a family-owned eucalyptus oil refinery and a honey farm, before heading to the Kangaroo Island Gallery – a community gallery specifically for the promotion, encouragement and exposure of local artists and craftspeople. Tonight, if there’s time maybe visit a local winery and enjoy a glass of shiraz or chardonnay before heading to Kingscote for the night.

Day 3: Kangaroo Island

After breakfast, swing by Salt Lagoon to snap some pictures of this scenic spot, then continue towards Emu Bay Beach. Spend some time exploring the white sand, then beach hop over to the secluded Stokes Bay – a gorgeous spot for a swim and voted Australia’s most beautiful beach in 2013. Maybe explore the Stokes Bay region, which is still recovering from the early 2022 bushfires which damaged much of the island. After an afternoon on the beach, you’ll return to Kingscote and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Day 4: Kangaroo Island

This morning, visit Seal Bay. When you arrive, set off on a ranger-led wildlife experience to see the sea creatures swim and play. Then, continue to Little Sahara, named for its rippling sand dunes that resemble the North African desert. Maybe hire a sandboard and ride your way down the dunes before travelling to Vivonne Bay. Venture into the Flinders Chase National Park and take some time to explore. See the aptly named Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, made up of naturally sculptured granite boulders. Later, head back to Kingscote and maybe head out for dinner with your group and toast to the final night of your adventure.

Day 5: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide

Start the day by heading to American River, where you’ll find a schooner boat first built in 1803 called ‘Independence’. Learn about the boat’s history and see how it’s being rebuilt, then take a scenic walk through coastal scrub towards the remains of an old fish cannery – keep an eye out for the rare and striking glossy-black cockatoos along the way. Get ready to say goodbye to Kangaroo Island as you make the drive back to Penneshaw and catch the ferry back to the mainland. Dock in Cape Jervis and hop on our private transfer back to Adelaide, where your trip comes to an end. If you’d like to stay in Adelaide longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

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