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Full-Day Kangaroo Island Experience Departing from Kangaroo Island

4.4(62)Kangaroo Island1 hour
VIATOR4.2(30)TRIPADVISOR4.6(32)

Description

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, Vivonne Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch among other spots to see native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, long-nosed fur seals and more. This tour departs from Penneshaw, American River and Kingscote hotels, and you will need to select your departure option at time of booking. NOTE: Tour returns to Penneshaw at 6.45pm, so may not be suitable for Cruise Ship passengers. Fuel Surcharge In response to ongoing Middle East developments impacting global fuel prices, a temporary $5 per person, per day fuel surcharge applies to new bookings from 29 April 2026. This measure helps manage rising operating costs. We appreciate your understanding.

Tour Options

Departs American River
  • Departs Mercure KI Lodge: Departs Mercure KI Lodge at 10:20am, and returns at 6:30pm. Exact pick up time will be advised on re-confirmation.
Departs Penneshaw
  • Departs KI Seafront Hotel: Departs KI Seafront Hotel at 10:15am, and returns at 6:45pm. Exact pick up time will be advised on re-confirmation.
Departs Kingscote
  • Departs Ozone Hotel, Kingscote: Departs Aurora Ozone Hotel at 10:00am, and returns at 6:30pm. Exact pick up time will be advised on re-confirmation.

Itinerary

5 min

KI Transfers will transfer you from your Kingscote or American River hotel to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery to meet the SeaLink Coach which departs from Penneshaw

Admission included45 min

At Seal Bay, you will be taken down onto the beach by a Parks Interpretive Officer to see the Australian sea lions close-up - swimming in the surf or basking in the sand.

Pass by

See the historic Cape de Couedic Lighthouse.

Admission included45 min

Take the boardwalk around the cliff face to discover Admirals Arch, a natural rock arch sculpted by weathering and erosion from the sea. A nursery and safe haven for Long-nosed fur seals, you can watch the playful colony get about their daily business.

45 min

See the rugged coastline and explore the iconic Remarkable Rocks, taking in the great photographic opportunities.

Admission included60 min

Feed some kangaroos under supervision from the park's amazing team and get up close to the Kangaroo Island Koalas while listening to the Keeper talk about the cuddly mammals.

Highlights

Selected hotel pickup and drop-off (in Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw)
$5 per person
Flinders Chase National Park, including the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
2 course lunch
Seal Bay Guided Beach Walk
Transport by air-conditioned with expert commentary by local driver/guide
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park

What's included

Included
Selected hotel pickup and drop-off (in Kingscote, American River or Penneshaw)
$5 per person
Flinders Chase National Park, including the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch
2 course lunch
Seal Bay Guided Beach Walk
Transport by air-conditioned with expert commentary by local driver/guide
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Not included
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.4
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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour returns to Penneshaw at 6.45pm, and is not suitable for Cruise Ship passengers
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please bring a light jacket and sun protection
  • Tour does not operate on Christmas Day

Reviews(62)

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BernieBlair
June 2, 2026
What a surprise

The beaches, the cliffs, the blowholes, the wool shop, the distillery, the brewery, the oysters, the lavender scones, admirals arch, remarkable rocks, the food, the views, the sunsets. Beautiful place.

Operator response

Hello Bernie, Kangaroo Island is a beautiful and unique destination with its natural wonders and incredible experiences celebrated right across the world. We are thrilled to hear you had a positive experience on Kangaroo Island. We hope to see you back onboard again soon! Pratima from SeaLink

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Seaside608248
April 22, 2026
Enjoyable day

Terrific experience, great driver knowledge

Operator response

Dear Michael, Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you had a terrific experience and that your driver’s knowledge contributed positively to your journey. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind Regards, Pratima from SeaLink

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Debbie_B
April 14, 2026
Great experience. Our...

Great experience. Our Guide/Driver Richard was a wealth of knowledge of Kangaroo Island and what to expect at each destination. The lunch meals were great.

Operator response

Hi Debbie, thanks so much for your lovely review — really glad to hear you had a great experience on Kangaroo Island. We’re especially pleased Richard helped bring the day to life with his local knowledge, and that you enjoyed the lunch as well. Appreciate you travelling with us and hope to see you again sometime. All the best, Mara from Sealink

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swiled
April 11, 2026
Tour great. Some disappointments

Tour guide was amazing. His level of knowledge and commentary was incredible. Enjoyed the whole day. Lunch was provided as gluten free and was lovely. My only issue was, on the ferry, they had the gluten free options surrounded by glutened cakes. By the end of the trip to KI the carrot cakes were knocked all over them making them extremely dangerous to anyone who is gluten free. I mentioned this to them and they apologized. On the trip home, I looked again and found they had done nothing to fix the issue. I mentioned it again and hope they took my protests on board.

Operator response

Hello Swile, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide’s knowledge and commentary helped make the day memorable. It’s also great to know that your gluten-free lunch was well catered for. We sincerely apologise, for the concerns you encountered regarding the handling of gluten-free options on the ferry. We understand how important this is and regret that the arrangements did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you raising this with our team at the time, as well as bringing it to our attention again. Your feedback highlights the importance of maintaining appropriate food handling practices and we will be escalating this matter internally for further review. Kind Regards, Pratima from SeaLink.

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Fearless51173953685
April 4, 2026
Just book it!

The day was spectacular. We stayed on KI and met our transport driver at the airport. From there were dropped off by Sealink at the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery which was a GREAT stopover while we awaited pickup from the Sealink tour bus. It was a full bus with 50 people but don’t let that scare you— the driver/guide was amazing. We hit Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, the Arch, stopped for a wonderful lunch (where we bought a bottle of local wine), and the wildlife sanctuary. The day was spaced wonderfully, never spending too much time on the bus. The tour guide was fun and funny, and so knowledge about the history of KI, the landscape and climate, fauna and flora, the wildlife, and local attractions. The day trip was a really great value and I would recommend it 100%!

Operator response

Hello Fearless51173953685, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a spectacular day exploring Kangaroo Island. It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and that the tour was well-paced throughout the day. We’re especially pleased to hear your guide made the experience fun, engaging, and informative. Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind Regards, Pratima from SeaLink

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Vanessa S
March 31, 2026
What a great tour

Great experience seeing rare Australian Seals, Admirals Arch, Fur Seals, the Remarkable Rocks, not to mention the wildlife and getting to actually hold a koala (extra but worth it). Our guide Richard was so knowledgeable and had such a great sense of humor. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Hello Vanessa, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Kangaroo Island tour, and we appreciate your kind words for Richard. We are happy you had such a good experience and look forward to welcoming you back to Kangaroo Island another time! Kind regards, Cassie from Sealink

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Kshama_K
March 15, 2026
Fantastic trip . Everyone shud do it . It was really nice. We watched all main highlights. We cnt do it buy our own

It was amazing . Absolutely worthy. I really enjoyed . Hamish was excellent coach . One shud must go for this trip.

Operator response

Hi Kshama, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are very happy to hear that you've had a fantastic trip with us and highly recommend it to other fellow travelers. Thank you for choosing us, until next time! Warm regards, Mara Adelaide Sightseeing

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Diane_K
March 8, 2026
Fantastic day. Fantastic tour guide / driver.

Yes, you’re on the coach a lot. But there’s a lot of miles to cover to show you the top 4 attractions on kangaroo island. Totally worth it in my opinion. The best tour and our guide, Richard, made it even better. So knowledgeable on flora and fauna. Fantastic day.

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Jane_B
March 5, 2026
Great tour of major...

Great tour of major sights in a full sized coach with stops at a number of highlights. Slow start after pick up and transfer.

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xiomya2026
February 5, 2026
Very negative and distressing experience

Very negative and distressing experience during a bushfire emergency. It is extremely disappointing that, as the main company managing tourism on the island, SeaLink was so poorly prepared and showed such disregard for passenger safety and wellbeing. They were already aware from Monday morning that there were active bushfires and emergency conditions, yet the tour was not cancelled. Why continue operating when the situation was clearly unsafe? This decision put our safety at risk and was completely irresponsible. After ferry services were cancelled, we were left stranded with no clear information, no contingency plan, and no real assistance. There were people in our group with medical needs who depended on medication, and at no point did we feel supported. We were abandoned to our fate during a crisis. Instead of help, we were pushed toward extremely expensive accommodation, lost flights due to the lack of timely communication, and experienced hostile, inhumane treatment from a guide who even suggested sleeping on the beach. A promised pickup the next morning never happened, and staff were completely unaware of our situation. We were forced to buy last-minute flights at an enormous cost. This experience was heartbreaking and emotionally exhausting. The way this situation was handled affected not only our physical safety but also our emotional stability. Because of this negligence, I am now demanding a full refund. The island deserves far better, and after what we went through, no one in our group wants to return.

Operator response

Hello Xiomy, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear how distressing and unsettling this situation was for you, especially during an emergency. Our goal is always to provide a safe service with clear communication and empathetic support, and we regret that this was not your experience. Unfortunately, the uncontrolled bushfire and resulting road closures, as directed by the South Australian Country Fire Service and South Australian Police, created circumstances that were beyond our control and presented significant challenges for everyone involved. We understand how disruptive and emotionally exhausting unexpected changes can be, particularly when travel plans, immediate needs and follow-on travel arrangements are affected. Our Customer Care team has reached out to you regarding this matter via email; however, please do not hesitate to contact them again if you require any further assistance or support. Kind regards, Kathryn from SeaLink

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