Travel to Cape Jervis via the Fleurieu Peninsula. Board the SeaLink ferry for the 45 minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Here you will board your coach and your local Driver Guide will take you on a tour of South Australia’s premier nature-based tourism destination. Your first stop is Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, a bush engineered distillery that makes the most of its environmental resources. After tasting the eucalyptus products, continue on to Vivonne Bay Bistro for a delicious two course lunch. Later, visit Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided beach walk with a National Park Ranger among a breeding colony of wild and rare Australian Sea-lions. You’ll then visit the fascinating Birds of Prey free-flight demonstration, an interactive and educational display of native Australian birds and raptors. From here, you will travel to the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park where you can feed the kangaroos, have your photograph taken with a koala, and join a guided tour of this wildlife and bird park.
Hotel: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Executive Rooms or Aurora Ozone Hotel, Executive Seaview Rooms, Kangaroo Island.
Aurora Ozone Hotel
Their Kangaroo Island hotel, Aurora Ozone, is located on the beautiful foreshore at Kingscote. The original section of this hotel on Kangaroo Island has a Victorian façade & amenities that blend with the refined atmosphere of old world charm. Coupled with the attractive modern hotel & townhouse section. Enjoy the extensive menu made up of local produce & seafood as well as the panoramic views over Nepean Bay while dining at the bistro restaurant. Dolphins can often be spotted in the calm waters over breakfast. Sample some of the Islands finest wines from either the bistro or Ozone Cellars.
Your first stop is Clifford’s Honey Farm to enjoy an informative talk by the beekeeper followed by tastings and an opportunity to sample homemade honey ice-cream and honey beauty products. Next, travel to Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary to look for koalas nestled up in the eucalypts, followed by a two course lunch at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat. Then, travel to Flinders Chase National Park. You will be taken to the rugged southern coastline for a walk around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities and stunning sea views. Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal this spectacular arch, a natural nursery and safe haven for playful New Zealand fur seals that can be seen swimming and playing in the waves or resting on the rocks. Return to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal for the return journey to Adelaide. Hotel drop-offs are available for city-centre hotels.
Departs6:45am, AdelaideDaily (Apr, Oct-Mar)Tues, Thu, Sat & Sun (May-Sep)ReturnsDay 2, Adelaide10:40pm approximately
As this Short Break departs at 6.45am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.As this Short Break concludes after 10.40pm, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the night.
Included
Accommodation Breakfast (1) Lunch (2) Experienced Driver Guide Comprehensive commentary Travel in an air-conditioned coach Return airport transfers - flight details to be provided 14 days prior to tour departure dateAll prices are per person, land only.
*Single traveller must pay the single price.
Pricing surcharges may apply due to hotel availability.
