DESCRIPTION
Explore Kangaroo Island and meet some of its most iconic animal inhabitants on this 1-day wildlife encounter charter.
We start your Wildlife Encounter with a scenic drive to Pandana and Kangaroo Islands famous Wildlife Park. With over 150 Native Australian wildlife and over 600 animals you’ll be able to see all those iconic Aussie Animals you’ve been searching for! Emus, Koalas, Kangaroos, Dingoes, Wallabies, Penguins, Reptiles, even the smiling Quokkas all call this Wildlife Park home and are just the tip of the iceberg of what you will see during your visit.
Whilst at the park you can even purchase a small bag of Kangaroo food and feed some of the local Kangaroos or Wallabies. Or why not go all out and purchase the optional Koala Holding experience? There’s nothing like giving a Koala a cuddle!*
Next enjoy lunch like a local with an authentic Aussie Pub experience. Choose from a range of local favourite pub meals. Will you try a Chicken Parmi? Or the local burger? Or maybe go full Aussie and indulge in some good old fish and chips? It’s up to you! (Please note – cost of lunch is at your own expense).
After lunch enjoy a drive through local bushland to Seal Bay Conservation Park. An unspoiled coastline and a local sealion population makes Seal Bay one of South Australia’s top ten tourist destinations (as voted on Trip Advisor).
Home to an Australian sealion colony for almost 1000 years, you’ll be amazed at the sight of these beautiful local marine mammals as they laze about on the beach. A 900-metre boardwalk makes this easy access for young and old alike and provides fantastic views of both the coastline and the colony. You might even get to see sealions snoozing directly under the boardwalk itself!
Lastly, head down to Pennington Bay for a photo op of its amazing rocky coastline and pounding waves. It’s gorgeous aquamarine water and unique rocky formations make for a great photo.
*Koala Hold experience MUST be organised prior to tour departure with Kangaroo Island Coachlines at time of booking. Please click the Experience as an ‘extra’ when buying your tickets.
PLEASE NOTE – If minimum tour numbers are not reached the tour will be cancelled. Notification of tour cancellation will be made 48 hours in advance.
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Encounter Charter can be booked for a private group tour of up to 57 people (minimum 15). Enquiries for private tours should call 0419 772 175, email [email protected] or visit our private tours page on our website.
IMPORTANT INFO
- Tour lasts for approx. 8 hours
- Minimum numbers 15, maximum 57
- You need to arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time
- Koala hold experience is an extra $40pp. Conditions apply (see on booking)
- Seal Bay tour does not provide direct access to the beach at Seal Bay. Guests should not attempt to climb from boardwalk to the beach.
- For safety, the group MUST stay together at all times whilst at Seal Bay and must remain approx. 10m away from seals unless directly approached. Remember these are wild animals and no attempt for direct contact should be made.
- Your driver will also function as a tour guide, providing information on sights seen and local knowledge.
- Photo opportunities will be offered at various locations
- Pickup and Drop off are at Penneshaw Wharf, Kangaroo Island
- Air-conditioned motorcoach provided
- Order of sights visited may vary on the day
- Please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat, a jacket if required (it can be windy), sunscreen and bring bottled water.
- Snacks and water provided on coach. Lunch to be purchased by you on location.
- Route travelled includes unsealed roads and may be a bumpy ride.
- Optional ferry return ticket available upon checkout.
