2 Day Kangaroo Island Highlights

Head to South Australia and enjoy a true wild-life experience where you can discover all of Australia's famous wildlife icons on one island. This 2 Day Highlights Tour is the perfect option when time is of the essence.

See kangaroos, koalas, wallabies and sea lions all in their natural habitat while travelling with local guides who will introduce you to the land, people and spirit of Kangaroo Island.

Itinerary

Day 1 Adelaide to Kangaroo Island - Seal Bay Guided Beach Walk: Upon arrival on Kangaroo Island your guide will welcome you with an island introduction to Kangaroo Island. Tour through several differing island habitats and see wildlife in its natural environment.

Kangaroo Island is a haven for Australian wildlife, which exists in its natural habitat without the threat of introduced predators. Listen to the distinct sounds of the native birdlife as they chorus from the tall eucalyptus trees. Kangaroo Island is home to some 250 species of birds, many of which, through isolation from the mainland, have developed their own subspecies and are therefore unique to Kangaroo Island. As you travel the island keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles and wildflowers. There are opportunities for you to stop and enjoy these sightings.

At the spectacular Seal Bay your guide will escort you on a memorable walk along the beach. This bay is home to a healthy Australian sea lion colony. Walk among the sea lions as they bask on the beach or among the sand dunes after their extensive fishing expedition. With your guide you are able to stand at a safe distance to these wonderful endangered creatures and hear them sigh and watch them at play. This is a truly unforgettable experience — one that you will treasure forever.

Enter the exclusive Heritage-listed natural bush property to enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic lunch with wine. Follow your lunch with a pleasant bushwalk or beach stroll. Travel through the island's interior keeping an eye out for koalas and echidnas. Explore the spectacular beaches of the north coast and take a bushwalk. Listen for Australia's rarest cockatoo, the Kangaroo Island glossy black cockatoo and watch for the Tammar wallaby, with its small, fine features, in its natural habitat. Later in the afternoon, as the day draws to a close, see the kangaroos leave the safety of the bush to begin grazing on the open pastures.

Day 2 Flinders Chase N.P., Remarkable Rocks, Admiral Arch, Fur Seals: Travel to the western section of the island and discover the remarkable Flinders Chase National Park, one of the oldest and most important national parks in South Australia. The park incorporates almost 20 per cent of the island and much of it is a Wilderness Protection Area, home to a variety of fauna and flora unique to Kangaroo Island.

In spring (August - November) a wonderful variety of native flowers carpet the area, making it a picturesque backdrop for the wildlife and unusual geological formations. Enjoy the opportunity to walk through the park in search for kangaroos, wallabies and a variety of birdlife. See at close range some of the 10,000 healthy New Zealand fur seals in their colony at Cape du Couedic and discover the formation of the Remarkable Rocks.

These large granite boulders balance dramatically on the cliff edge, which plunges 75 metres into the turbulent Southern Ocean below. At Admirals Arch see where the powerful forces of nature have cut through the headland to create this natural geological formation. Admire the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, established in 1909, in the far south-west corner of the park.

A delicious gourmet picnic lunch with wine will be served in a secluded bush setting. During the day koalas can be observed peacefully existing in their treetop habitat. By special permit, enter the Kelly Hill Conservation Park to see kangaroos and other native wildlife emerge from the safety of the bushland to graze on the open plains. Visit Point Ellen at Vivonne Bay, recently voted Australia's best beach. Vivonne Bay offers five kilometres of untouched white sandy beaches and the clearest water you will ever see.

Itinerary Options

Day 2: Return flight from Kangaroo Island Airport to Adelaide

Highlights

Visit the Australian Sea Lion colony at Seal Bay Explore Flinders Chase National Park Visit Admirals Arch, spotting Fur Seals in Flinders Chase National Park Wander through Remarkable Rocks Kelly Hill Conservation Park Bush walking, beachcombing and wildlife spotting Visit the untouched beaches of Vivonne Bay

Inclusions

All applicable park entrance fees Double/twin share accommodation Transport to and from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island Lunch x 2

Times

Departs: Daily. Commencement is subject to requested mode of transport therefore pick up times will be advised at time of booking.

Returns: Termination is subject to requested mode of transport therefore drop off times will be advised at the time of booking

Additional Information

Children: 6-14 years are at the child rate
Air Transfer: If using Air Transfer option, 10kg luggage restrictions apply
What to Bring: towel, water bottle, toiletries and items of a personal nature, hat, sturdy walking shoes,
sun screen, camera and film, warm clothing for winter months and wet weather gear
Operated By: Connections Safaris