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Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Stop At: Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, 83 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Today, an early start is required to catch your SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cape Jervis, Cape Jervis, South Australia
Board the ferry for a 45-minute cruise to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Your Untamed Escapes Guide will meet you here and give you an overview of the adventure ahead for the next few days.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pennington Bay Rd, Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Australia
Hop on board the bus and take a scenic coastal drive to Pennington Bay on the island’s south coast. With powerful swells rolling in, this beach is famed for its epic surf breaks. Climb the 500 steps to the top of Prospect Hill, the highest point on Kangaroo Island, for rewarding views and to get your bearings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Clifford’s Honey Farm, 1157 Elsegood Rd, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia
Kangaroo Island is the world’s oldest bee sanctuary and is home to the only pure strain of Ligurian Bee in the world. Pop into Clifford’s Honey to learn all about these fascinating creatures and, of course, do a tasting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dudley Wines, 1153 Cape Willoughtby Road 12km from Penneshaw, Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5222 Australia
Next, visit family-owned Dudley Wines, where you can sprawl out on their lush lawns and take in the incredible views over the ocean – the perfect place to relax and connect with your fellow travellers.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Antechamber Bay, Antechamber Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Come late afternoon, arrive at our eco-campsite, aptly named “Happiness”. Featuring private access to one of Kangaroo Island’s most stunning beaches – Antechamber Bay, you’ll be right at home here for the next two nights. Enjoy some free time to relax or take a walk down to the beach.
Tonight, roll out your swag underneath the billions of stars of the Milky Way and feel an incredible connection with nature.
Today we drive approximately 240 km.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Camping is at a private bushland property called “Happiness” at Antechamber Bay.
Day 2: Kangaroo Island
Stop At: Flinders Chase National Park, South Coast Road, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia
Today, we’ll set our coordinates for the iconic Flinders Chase National Park, located at the northwestern point of the island. This park is renowned for its rock formations, impressive beaches, and abundant wildlife.
At Admirals Arch, wander along a boardwalk as you soak up the serenity and keep your eyes peeled for the resident New Zealand fur seals. Marvel at the Remarkable Rocks, shaped by nature for over 500 million years. Take a bush walk at Weirs Cove before a picnic lunch to refuel.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Seal Bay Conservation Park, Seal Bay Road, Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia
After lunch, it’s time for an incredible wildlife encounter. Seal Bay is home to the third-largest colony of endangered Australian sea lions, with around 800 calling the bay home. Join a 45-minute tour with the National Parks & Wildlife guides, who know pretty much everything there is to know about these beautiful creatures. Follow a boardwalk through the dunes down to the beach, and on the way, pass sea lions snoozing or even lying in the middle of the beach path and learn about conservation efforts to save this endangered species.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Antechamber Bay, Antechamber Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
After a full day, head back towards camp to reflect and relax over dinner before rolling out your swag and counting shooting stars.
Today, we drive approximately 340 km.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Swag Camping at Happiness
Day 3: Day 3: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Stop At: Stokes Bay, Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Start the final day of your tour with a morning bush walk not far from camp, and after packing up, we’ll bid farewell to Happiness. Along the quiet north coast of the island, find spectacular bird life in the lagoon’s shallow, calm waters and trees. Here, we will find a spot to have our final meal together, followed by a nice stroll along the water, looking for the many different species that inhabit the American River.
In the warmer months, weave your way through a labyrinth of caves before emerging at the beach voted best in Australia in 2023 – Stokes Bay. If the weather is right, enjoy some free time to snorkel among the rock pools or soak up the surrounding landscape.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kingscote, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
The National Trust of South Australia cares for the world’s natural and built heritage and relies on the support of volunteers to protect and preserve special places. So, this afternoon, roll up your sleeves for some conservation volunteering at Zelling Reserve—an important wildflower sanctuary preserving native flora on the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. Our activity depends on the time of year but could involve collecting seeds, weeding or planting trees whilst learning from their passionate volunteers.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Penneshaw, Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
After a fabulous Kangaroo Island tour, arrive in Penneshaw for your 5.30 pm ferry back to the mainland. Once you arrive in Cape Jervis, your SeaLink bus connection will have you back in Adelaide at 9 pm.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
