Itinerary
- Day 1
Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
You'll meet your group leader at 9 am at your hotel, then head to Cape Jervis about 2 hours south. The ferry to Kangaroo Island takes roughly 45 minutes, and keep watch for dolphins during the crossing. Once you arrive in Penneshaw and check into your hotel, walk the Sculpture Trail in the dunes above Hog's Bay. Later this evening, head to the Penguin Centre for a guided walk to see the world's smallest penguins returning to shore as it gets dark, which is really when they're most active.
Included Activities
- Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail walk
- Penneshaw Penguin Centre evening tour
Optional Activities
- Lunch with group on the island
Landmarks Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail Hog's Bay Penneshaw Penguin Centre 
- Day 2
Dudley Peninsula & Local Culture
Today focuses on Dudley Peninsula and what makes this region special. You'll visit a working sheep farm to watch shearing and meet the owner's kelpie dogs, then drive to Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, South Australia's oldest. If you're up for it, there's a 500-step climb up Prospect Hill with views across the peninsula. After that, stop by a family-run eucalyptus oil refinery and a honey farm with the world's only pure Ligurian Bee strain. Browse the Kangaroo Island Gallery, and if time allows, taste some local wines before settling into your Kingscote hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sheep farm visit with shearing demonstration and sheep dog experience
- Cape Willoughby Lighthouse visit
- Eucalyptus oil distillery visit
- Honey farm visit
- Kangaroo Island Community Gallery visit
- Full-day Dudley Peninsula trip
Optional Activities
- Prospect Hill climb (500 steps)
- Local winery visit and wine tasting
Landmarks Cape Willoughby Lighthouse Prospect Hill Kangaroo Island Community Gallery 
- Day 3
Emu Bay & Stokes Bay
After breakfast, you'll photograph Salt Lagoon before heading to Emu Bay Beach. If your group wants, stop by the lavender farm for their scones, then spend time on the white sand and wade in the clear water. Next, you'll go beach hopping to Stokes Bay, a secluded spot voted Australia's most beautiful in 2013. The area is rebuilding after the 2020 bushfires, with the National Trust restoring the community hall and habitats. Head back to Kingscote for a relaxed evening without rushed activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full-day trip to Emu Bay and Stokes Bay
- Salt Lagoon visit
Optional Activities
- Lavender farm visit for lavender scones
Landmarks Salt Lagoon Emu Bay Beach Stokes Bay - Day 4
Seal Bay, Flinders Chase & Vivonne Bay
A ranger leads you at Seal Bay to watch sea lions swimming, playing, and resting on the rocks. Next stop is Little Sahara, where the sand dunes look like the North African desert and you can try sandboarding if interested. Then you'll go to Vivonne Bay before spending time in Flinders Chase National Park checking out Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, both shaped by wind and waves over centuries. After exploring the park, drive back to Kingscote.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Seal Bay Wildlife Experience with local ranger
- Vivonne Bay and Little Sahara visit
- Flinders Chase National Park including Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
Optional Activities
- Sandboarding at Little Sahara
Landmarks Seal Bay Little Sahara Vivonne Bay Flinders Chase National Park Remarkable Rocks Admirals Arch - Day 5
Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Start at American River to see the schooner 'Independence' from 1803 and learn about its ongoing restoration work. Walk through coastal scrub toward an old 19th-century fish cannery, looking out for rare glossy-black cockatoos. After that, drive back to Penneshaw and catch the ferry to Cape Jervis, then transfer back to Adelaide, about 2 hours drive. You'll arrive at your hotel around 4:30 pm where the tour wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- American River 'Independence' Boathouse visit
- American River bushwalk to old fish cannery
Landmarks American River Independence (Schooner Boat)
