HIGHLIGHTS
- Welcome dinner, Adelaide
- Ferry crossing with Kangaroo Island Sea Link
- Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum guided tour
- Cape Willoughby Lighthouse tour
- Flinders Chase National Park
- The amazing Remarkables Rocks
- Admirals Arch
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
- Seal Bay beach walk
- Raptor Domain, birds of prey show
- Visit the island’s gin distillery
- Stops at McClaren Vale
- Overnight stay in Hahndorf
- Full day touring Barossa Valley with lunch at a winery
DAY 1
Adelaide
Arrive to Adelaide at your leisure. This afternoon check into our group hotel located in the city centre. This evening meet up for a group dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
There’s a lot to enjoy today and we start off early to transfer to our departure point from the mainland at Cape Jervis to meet the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Board SeaLink’s ferry the Sealion 2000 for the 45-minute crossing to Kangaroo Island.
There is a fabulous day of touring once we arrive to the Island. Take a leisurely stroll along the newly developed Sculpture Trail before visiting the historic Penneshaw Maritime & Folklore Museum for a guided tour, then taking a break for lunch at the local hotel in Penneshaw.
This afternoon there’s a guided tour of Cape Willoughby Light House, the first lighthouse built in South Australia in 1852 and we take in the great scenery at Pennington Bay and Prospect Hill (the highest point on Kangaroo Island). Another relaxing stop is to False Cape Wines for local wine tasting.
As the day ends, we make our way to American River, the location of our hotel while staying on the island. Time permitting, there is also the option to wander the American River Wharf and visit the Oyster Farm shop. Dinner tonight is at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast ^, Lunch, Dinner
^ boxed lunch due to early departure if necessary
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Penneshaw Maritime & Folklore Museum – guided tour
- Cape Willoughby Light House – Guided tour
- False Cape Wines - Wine tasting and platter
- Prospect Hill – Lookout
SPECIAL NOTES:
Early departure this morning from Adelaide, as a guide around 7AM.
DAY 3
Kangaroo Island
We drive to take in the natural rugged beauty of Flinders Chase National Park. A visit to the park is not complete without seeing the spectacular Remarkable Rocks. Take a walk around these huge rocks, which have been carved into many weird and wonderful shapes by the wind and the ocean spray over many centuries. We travel onto the natural land bridge that is Admirals Arch to look out for the New Zealand fur seals frolicking in the water and on the rocks, under the arch.
We then visit Hanson Bay Sanctuary for a guided tour. This is the sanctuary where so many injured koalas were being looked after and recovering from the devastating bushfires in January 2020. We continue on, to visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, where you may get up close to some of Australia’s native animals. Time permitting a brief visit to the north coast of the island also. We return to the hotel later in the afternoon for some time at leisure, and then come together for a relaxed group dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Flinders Chase National Park (Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch)
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary – Guided walk
- Vivonne Bay Lodge – 2 course Lunch
- KI Wildlife Park – Guided tour
- North Coast (If time permits)
SPECIAL NOTES:
Take your camera, water bottle and binoculars.
DAY 4
Kangaroo Island
After breakfast travel to famous Seal Bay for a stroll through a wild seal colony that is home to around 600 rare Australian Sea Lions. We then enjoy an interactive and entertaining display at the ‘Raptor Domain, Birds of Prey’ show. After lunch, a visit to Kangaroo Island Spirits for three special tastings and find out about establishing Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery. Our final visit today is to the Island Beehive for a tour, and tasting of the island’s unique Ligurian honey. Dinner tonight is at our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Seal Bay – Beach walk
- Raptor Domain – Birds of Prey Show
- Gin Distillery
- Kingscote – Free time
- Island Beehive – Tour and Tasting
DAY 5
Kangaroo Island – McClaren Value - Handorf
This morning we depart Kingscote for our scenic drive to Penneshaw to meet the Sealink Ferry back to the mainland at Cape Jervis.
Upon arrival at Cape Jervis we will visit McLaren Vale and take some free time for lunch along the main street. There’s also the option to visit the Almond Train, Menz Fruit Choc Factory and Hardy’s Tintara Winery. We will then head to Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills, where there’s time to make your own discoveries of this quaint village known for its German architecture and influence. With a stay overnight in Hahndorf you can make a plan to visit one of the local restaurants or hotels for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- One way ferry crossing with Kangaroo Island SeaLink - Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
- McLaren Vale main street free time
- Hahndorf - free time to stroll the main street
DAY 6
Hahndorf - Barossa Valley
Today, visit South Australia’s premium wine region, The Barossa Valley. The day is dedicated to discovering the Barossa Valley’s highlights including a visit to Maggie Beer’s Farm shop, the Barossa Chocolate Company and wine tasting. Relax at Lambert Estate with a wine tasting and lunch. Plus today, a stop at Mengler’s Hill for a photo opportunity at one of the most popular lookouts in Barossa Valley.
The evening is at your leisure. Why not enjoy pre-dinner drinks at the hotel bar and decide if you’d like to enjoy dinner in house or find a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Maggie beer’s Farm Shop – Talk and Tasting
- Barossa Chocolate Company – Shop visit
- Lunch and tasting at Lambert Estate
- Mengler’s Hill Lookout
- Another winery visit with tastings
DAY 7
Adelaide
It’s departure day. If you are spending more time in Adelaide, the hotel will store your luggage after check out until you need to leave that day and you can depart at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Itineraries are subject to change, due to circumstances outside of our control. If there is any itinerary change prior to departure of significance we aim to inform you prior to travel. Itinerary changes while on tour will be informed by your tour leader/guide while on tour.
