2 Day Kangaroo Island Tour
Kangaroo Island is 120 km south of Adelaide. It is 155 km long and 60 km wide making it the third largest island off the Australian mainland.
Kangaroo Island is famous for its abundant and varied native Australian wildlife. This is due to several factors; European settlers did not introduce rabbits onto the island and the Aborigines have not hunted there for over 2000 years so the island has varieties of wildlife that are often difficult to find on the mainland. Visitors are almost guaranteed to see Kangaroo Island kangaroos, Tamar wallabies, koalas, fur seals, Australian Sea Lions, goannas, Cape Barren Geese and many species of bird life. They may also spot echidnas, dolphins, penguins, whales (seasonal) or even the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo.
Penneshaw - is the arrival and departure point for the KI ferries as it is the shortest point to Cape Jervis. It has great views back to the mainland and abundant wildlife on Hog Bay, which is only a few minutes walk from the main street
Prospect Hill - this natural sand hill gives impressive views over the eastern end of Kangaroo Island, the southern and northern coasts and American River. There are 534 steps to the top, which means that while travellers should have a reasonable level of fitness, the views are accessible to virtually everyone.
Kingscote - the largest town on the island, home to 1500 people (approximately one third of the population).
Reeves Point - the site of the first settlement in South Australia, chosen because of its beauty and the proximity to what was thought to be bountiful whaling grounds. The colony eventually floundered due to a lack of water and moved to Glenelg, but there are still reminders of that era including the old ‘Mulberry tree’ which still bears fruit.
Flinders Chase National Park - covers almost one third of the western end of Kangaroo Island. It is the home to amazing features such as Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, Rocky River Headquarters, Ravine des Casoars and of course a vast number of animals including koalas, platypus, wallabies and Cape Barren Geese
Remarkable Rocks - is an isolated granite outcrop that has been shaped by wind, sea and chemical reaction to the salt water to make an amazing rock feature.
Cape du Couedic - first named by early French explorers. The name means ‘the brothers’ as there are two islands off the Cape. This area is simply spectacular. Even world weary travellers can’t help but be impressed with the view, the surf, the spectacle of Admirals Arch and a colony of New Zealand fur seals living on and around the rocks on the cape.
Little Sahara - is an extensive area of drifting white sand dunes
Anti-Chamber Bay - is another of the islands’ pristine beaches with charming views and a creek that runs to the sea.
Seal Bay – is home to a colony of nearly 600 Australian Sea Lions, the rarest of the world’s Sea Lions. At any given time there are up to 150 resting, sleeping and playing on the beach. This is the only place in the world where, under the direction of Rangers, visitors can get as close as 6 metres from these amazing animals
Pennington Bay - is a beautiful beach on the narrow neck of Kangaroo Island
Stokes Bay - on the northern coast has entry through a natural rock tunnel onto a pretty, secluded beach
Hanson Bay - lies on the southern side of the island only a few kilometres from the entrance to the Flinders Chase National Park. This picturesque and rugged bay offers great swimming and fantastic views.
Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary – this is the best place on Kangaroo Island to see vast numbers of Koalas in the wild. Passengers can come within 2-3 metres of the Koalas in their natural habitat.
Vivonne Bay - situated on the south coast of the island, is the fishing area for the Crayfish industry. It has a beautiful sandy beach and offers great surfing and swimming in the summer and is the home to a colony of ‘Little Penguins’.
2006/7 RATES
| Farm Accommodation - Dorm | ||
| Ferry Return | Ferry Across, Flight Return | |
| Adult | £155 | £208 |
| Child | £123 | £165 |
| Farm Accommodation - En-Suite, Twin/Double | ||
| Ferry Return | Ferry Across, Flight Return | |
| Adult | £167 | £220 |
| Single | £195 | £248 |
| Child | £134 | £176 |
Prices are per person. All bed linen is included.
ITINERARY
There are 2 options available : Ferry across and return or Ferry across and Flight return.
Day 1 - Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
After arriving on Kangaroo Island, we walk at Hogs Bay Penneshaw looking for wallabies and the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo - the colony here is one of the few remaining in the world - you may also see dolphins, seals or even whales (seasonal). We continue on to scenic Pennington Bay and climb Prospect Hill for a great view of the island. Onto Stokes Bay for a walk through a rock tunnel leading to a secluded beach (swimming if weather permits), before heading to Rocky River Headquarters in the Flinders Chase National Park to see Kangaroo Island Kangaroos, koalas and Cape Barren geese. We call in at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch at Cape du Couedic to watch a colony of New Zealand fur seals, before heading to our overnight accommodation for dinner. (LD)
Day 2 - Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
We begin the day trying to glimpse the elusive platypus, then enjoy breakfast before visiting Hanson Bay Koala Sanctuary. We explore the huge sand dunes at Little Sahara then head to Seal Bay to walk amongst Australian sea lions, the rarest in the world. After lunch, we call in at beautiful Vivonne Bay, home of cray fishing on the island, before heading back to Adelaide. (BL)