3-Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour
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72 hours
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Unearth Australia's third-largest island on an adventure tour from Adelaide. Kangaroo Island, or "nature's playground" as it is commonly known, is famed for its plentiful wildlife from the land, sea and sky, as well as its untamed landscapes, white sandy beaches, and friendly locals. Awaken your senses as you experience moments in nature you will never forget. Visit the icons, such as Flinders Chase National Park and Seal Bay, and enjoy unique experiences, such as participating in conservation work. Embark on magical hikes, snorkel in turquoise waters and sleep under the billions of stars of southern skies.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Accommodations
Camping is at a private bushland property called “Happiness” at Antechamber Bay.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Today, an early start is required to catch your SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide CBD to the ferry terminal at Cape Jervis.
Cape Jervis
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.
Optional Extra – Join a two-hour marine safari with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari and dive into crystal-clear waters to swim with wild bottlenose dolphins or long-nosed seals. Guided by passionate marine experts, this is a respectful, awe-inspiring experience that brings you face-to-face with nature at its most playful. Whether an experienced snorkeller or a first-timer, it's an unforgettable splash of adventure. (See more in Optional Extras below.)
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
If not taking part in the optional extra, then set off on the Ironstone Hill hike, weaving through regenerating sheoak woodlands with sweeping coastal views steeped in history. Afterwards, visit a local honey farm to learn about Kangaroo Island's world-famous Ligurian bees, the only pure strain left on Earth. Enjoy a tasting and a relaxed picnic lunch before heading to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery to discover the secrets behind this iconic Aussie product.
Dudley Wines
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.
Antechamber Bay
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.
Kangaroo Island
Accommodations
Swag Camping at Happiness
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Seal Bay Conservation Park
After breakfast, it's time to kick off the day with one of Kangaroo Island's most iconic wildlife encounters. At Seal Bay, join a guided 45-minute tour with National Parks & Wildlife rangers and get up close with Australia's third-largest colony of endangered sea lions— around 800 call this place home. Wander the boardwalk through coastal dunes, spotting sea lions snoozing in the sun, sprawled across the beach, or even lying right across the path. Learn about the species' fight for survival and the conservation efforts helping to protect them.
Flinders Chase National Park
Next up: an island icon. We head west to Flinders Chase National Park, a wild wonderland of rugged cliffs, native bush, and jaw-dropping rock formations. Stroll the boardwalk at Admirals Arch, keeping an eye out for New Zealand fur seals lounging below. Then prepare to be wowed by the legendary Remarkable Rocks—500 million years in the making and as photogenic as they come
Antechamber Bay
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.
Day 3: Kangaroo Island to Adelaide
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
Kick off the final day with a refreshing morning bush walk near camp before packing up and hitting the road. First stop is Cape Willoughby, home to South Australia's first lighthouse. Perched above dramatic cliffs, it offers sweeping views and stories from Kangaroo Island's rich maritime past.
Kangaroo Island
Next up is Pennington Bay, where powerful swells crash against the southern coastline. From here, tackle the 500 steps up to Prospect Hill, one of the island's highest vantage points. The panoramic views are absolutely worth the effort.
Kangaroo Island
Afterwards, at Kingscote Jetty, there's time for a refreshing swim if you're keen before we head inland to Duck Lagoon. A peaceful spot surrounded by bushland and known for its laid-back vibe and koala sightings.
Stokes Bay
By lunchtime, we roll into Stokes Bay, a local favourite with a hidden rock tunnel leading to a seriously stunning beach. Enjoy a picnic lunch and take some time to unwind on the sand.
Emu Bay
Before we wrap, we make one last stop at Emu Bay, voted Australia's best beach! With its long stretch of white sand and clear blue water, it's the perfect spot for a stroll, a quick dip, and a meaningful beach clean-up to help keep this pristine coastline wild and beautiful.
Kangaroo Island
After an unforgettable few days, we arrive back in Penneshaw to catch the 5:30 pm ferry to Cape Jervis. From there, your bus connection will have you back in Adelaide by around 9:00 pm. A little salty, a lot inspired, and glowing from three days of island adventure.
What‘s Included
Accommodation - 2 x nights swag camping with facilities
Return ferry from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island
Air-conditioned coaster bus (max 20 people)
Storyteller Guide
Return SeaLink bus connection from Adelaide to Cape Jervis
All activities, experiences, national park and entrance fees
Options
Swag Camping
Pickup included
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous experience
s verines517,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice trip, well organized with a super guide who brings us to see wild life and extraordinary places. I enjoy the camp and sleeping in the swag close to nature. The group was small and I met Lovely people. We had nice dinners all together. I highly recommend this 3 days trip on Kangaroo Island.
Don't Hesitate, Just Book It! Kangaroo Island is Amazing! You do a Heap Over the Three Days
V7776RNjamess,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have wanted to go to Kangaroo Island (K I) for a long time, obviously it's a long drive to Kangaroo Island from the Gold Coast, so I was looking for a tour to do out of Adelaide (after flying there). This on paper was by far the best value for money, and to make it even cheaper, if I booked another Untamed Escapes tour at the same time, I got a massive discount on the Kangaroo Island tour (as long as booked both through their own website) I booked the Eyre Peninsular/Flinders Ranges six day tour departing two nights after returning from this one. So what was the K I tour like? It was excellent. Eli was our guide, he was passionate about K I, a very friendly young hardworking guy and always willing at any time of the day or night to answer any question or help out in any way. Also a great cook for the simple meals provided. The only time I actually spent money was buying the odd bottle of soft drink from an IGA or on the final night before we boarded the ferry back to the mainland, we ate at a pub. Not the best pub, no wifi, charges an unAustralian Sunday surcharge. Everywhere we shopped (others bought souvenirs and stuff at some of the places we stopped) takes credit card so you don't need cash. What kind of places did we stop? Well the highlights were Stokes Bay, where you squeeze through gaps in the cliff/rocks to get to an awesome isolated beach, where even a couple of dolphins turned up. Remarkable Rocks were extremely photogenic. Admiral's Arch was a really cool looking cave with New Zealand fur seals jumping out of the breaking waves. Seal Bay was my favourite visit of the tour, where we saw sea lions (yep I know the place is called Seal Bay but they're sea lions, and a particularly rare type, with this one of the few breeding colonies left). Accompanied by an informative park ranger we went down to the beach where they were, and learnt a lot about them. Plus got some cool photos. We visited a heap of other places too. But where did we stay? Untamed leases a house for want of better word and some land on a farm (the island is mostly farms by the way) which has its own private isolated beach access. So you put your bags in the house where you also have normal toilets and there's a kitchen where some of the meals are prepared and eaten in or outside the house thing. You can have hot showers there, but you do need to remember to bring your towel. I forgot to pack mine but bought one in Kmart in Adelaide's Rundle Mall for $2.50 before the trip. You sleep in provided swags, and are also provided with a camping mattress that goes inside them. Very comfortable sleep. You bring your own sleeping bag but it was really too hot to do anything but sleep on top of it. These swags were really high quality (Oztrail), you can zip it up in a way that has you looking through a fly screen so you can see the stars, and the mosquitoes trying to get to you. It's basically like a small tent. Yep bring some insect repellent, but they are that bad there. You'll also want to bring suntan lotion of course to reapply throughout the days. You do a fair amount of walking/swimming each day, but you don't need to be superfit or anything like that. It's a pretty laid back tour where you have time to take things in at each destination. I did the optional swim with seals thing, unfortunately no one else from the group did it too. It would be nice to have some sort of way to communicate with others who have booked this tour on the same starting date so you can try and convince them to do the seal snorkel, and to even hang out if in Adelaide earlier than the tour. I stayed at the YHA in Adelaide, it was pretty good and only a block from the bus station where this tour begins. There are other hostels nearby the starting point too.
We saw the best of Kangaroo Island with an excellent guide and comfortable accommodation
chrishP918QS,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a really great trip to do with our family with 2 older teenaged kids. Steve our guide was great - driving us to so many fabulous places on the island, giving great commentary, cooking up tasty meals and generally facilitating an excellent trip. The accommodation was in comfortable single mini tents (‘swags’) outside of a substantial chalet where we ate and socialised. Compared with a ‘DIY’ trip as a family to Kangaroo Island it was also good value and much easier to organise. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience, I would do it again in a heartbeat!
federicopP9699YW,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an adventure I'll never forget. I set out alone, not knowing who I'd meet, but it turned out to be the best choice! We spent three days discovering the wonders of Kangaroo Island, seeing the entire southern and northern parts, but not only. We spent three days touring the island with our fantastic guide Eli. Everything was perfect, We slept in single tents that have a mattress inside, which were also perfect. A sleeping bag is recommended but you can also rent one, otherwise it could get cold at night without one, we also swam in the crystal-clear ocean, saw all the beautiful animals Australian nature has to offer:kangaroos of course, kolas, lizards, sea lions and dolphins, and all its stunning landscapes. The cost was more than justified; it's an experience I recommend to everyone! Kudos to Eli and Untamed Escapes for their organization and professionalism.
Memories to tresure!
560orsolap,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Chris, for making our 3 day Kangaroo Island tour be such an immersive experience! My daughter and I met with our guide Chris and our other three tour mates (from Canada, The Nederlands, and Taiwan) in Adelaide for this 3D-jewelry-like aussie adventure at Kangaroo Island. We slept in swags under a tree, home to Cakatoos and Galahs, and a full moon. We could hear the white caps further east and a thunderstorm approaching. Curious wallabies hopped around our swags in the early mornings. Camp sites provided us good shelter from the sun and the wind, letting us relaxing with deliciuos and healthy wraps for our lunches. At our camp, Chris barbequed and cooked lasagna and tortellini, with extra deliciuos Chris’s tomato home made sauce! I recon it can be “scary”, when you realize that you’re going to cook for Italians on your tour! We had a girl-chat&orienteering walk along the coast, touching the white of the sand and the light blue of the shore water, while the boys had our dinner ready! The last night a very competitive UNO challenge among the youngest members of the group took place, while the others enjoyed a message, listened to music and cleaned up! Chris drove us along paved as well as gravel roads to astonishing places, from sandy beaches with calm water, to scary cliffs with waves smashing hard against them, from eucaliptus oil distillery, to golden crop fields, from sealions, to seals, from dolphins to kangaroos, from lighthouses, to granite “dinosaurs”, from burnt limestone hills to green, thick bush areas...
A great experience!
aluelg,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great esperience. Even though I'm eleven years old, the way that Chris, our guide delivered the information was great. We traveled all around the island in 3 days to visit the main, and most beautiful places. Overall, the length of the visit was perfect. It was a nice and friendly group that wasn't big and crowded. It was really fun seeing animals like dolphins, sea lions, seals, kangaroos, wollabies, koala, lizards and different types of birds. Not to mention the breath-taking beaches and land-formations. The food was nice and a variety of everything. If you didn't like something there you could eat something else you could choose from. Sleeping in the swags (tents) was fun and cool, a really nice and one in a lifetime experience. (Thankyou Chris!) ALUEL
Wonderful experience
Jiahui Z,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful natural views, but sadly we haven't seen lots of wild animals closely. Our guide Hanna is very helpful, she gave us a nice tour. In these 3 days we explored almost every spots on the kangaroo island, and had swag camping at night. Anyways, it was a great fun experience. The only thing little bit annoying is that there are so many flies everywhere, I was fighting with them almost all the way...
Wonderful getaway from the city
jingyin2025,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a wonderful experience being out and about in Kangaroo Island, seeing the remarkable sights and amazing wildlife. It was so fun sleeping in a swag under the stars as well! Hannah took such good care of us and made our trip a truly memorable one!
Nice trip
823maritn,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was awesome! We saw much wildlife, had great evenings at the campfire and our guide Hannah was the best. She was friendly, made delicious food and teached us much about Kangaroo Island
Breathtaking and wholesome.
Voyager53522161441,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My father and I were both blown away with the experience. It was thoughtfully planned out fitting so much in to our 3 days From herritage information to breathtaking views it was just a great experience for us both. Highly recommend to anyone willing to see, feel and taste first hand what our country has to offer on the south coast Chris did a fantastic job thankyou.
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