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Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

4.42
4.4(769 reviews)
16 hours
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16 hours

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Make the most of a day trip to Kangaroo Island on a full-day guided tour that 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. Travel by coach and ferry to reach Kangaroo Island for a truly exceptional Australian wildlife experience. It's the best option for a comprehensive day trip to the island from Adelaide.

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Please bring light jacket and sun protection

Selected Adelaide CBD Hotels pick up & drop off available on request

What To Expect

1

Penneshaw

This morning enjoy your scenic coach transfer to Cape Jervis to meet the ferry for your 45 minute trip to Kangaroo Island. On arrival into Penneshaw, meet your coach and driver to begin your tour.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Seal Bay Conservation Park

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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Roundtrip Cruise

Roundtrip cruise to Kangaroo Island. Depart at 6:45am. Return approx. 10:40pm

What‘s Included

$5 per person

Travel by air-conditioned coach with expert commentary by local driver/guide

Flinders Chase National Park including the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch

Seal Bay Guided Beach Walk

2-course lunch

Visit Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park

Gratuities

Food and drinks, unless specified

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.42

769 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • If Kangaroo Island is on your bucket list (as it should be): this tour is so worth it’s money and your time!

    Anneke H,May 31, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I had a great time from the moment I got on the 6:30 bus up until I got dropped off at 22:30. Such knowledgeable and enthousiastic local tour guides and bus drivers (shout out to Dani, who does weekend tours!). Even with the showers we had throughout the day, the locations we were taken to were beautiful and totally worth it. Lunch was very tasty and well-prepared. Because you do go to a couple of locations scattered on the surprisingly big island, there is a strict schedule and you’ll spend quite some time on the bus. However, I didn’t feel rushed whatsoever and all the stories you get on the bus make time fly by. 11/10 would recommend!

  • Time spent at each...

    Lisa L,May 19, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    Time spent at each attractions too short compared to time spent to get to each location of a few hours

  • Pick up spot in Adelaide needs to be clear (where in the bus station)

    Peter J,May 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Pick up area instructions need to be more clear and should have a tour organizer 's contact number. The street number differing on the bus station and also need to mention the waiting area, whether inside the station and where in the station .

  • Remarkable trip to Kangaroo Island

    Jayemem06,May 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Early rise by luxury coach to catch ferry to Kangaroo Island where island coach and driver/tour guide took over. Excellent commentary throughout visit to; Remarkable Rocks, sea life beach, wildlife sanctuary, tasty lunch. Long day but well worth it. Have a snooze on bus after ferry 😉

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  • Recommend! But tough for vegetarians

    Ev C,May 4, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Overall highly recommended if you don’t have a lot of time but want to experience the highlights of the island! It’s a very very long day but definitely worth it if you’ve only got a day. My big caveat is for vegetarians. We knew lunch would be provided and it was, but it was a chicken salad with chicken removed. There’s a huge difference between lunch with filling protein and lunch without, so we were already much hungrier than the meat eaters. Making matters way worse, there were virtually no opportunities to buy food and by 7pm when we were all back at the ferry the one option was the bare bones cafe that had almost exclusively meat options (there was one fruit salad which we shared). 16 hours with a vegetable salad and a fruit salad to sustain you isn’t remotely enough; we wound up at Hungry Jack’s in Adelaide along with the other vegetarians at 10pm, haha. This feels like a big issue and one anyone with dietary restrictions should be aware of in advance! Definitely pack sandwiches and other hearty things with protein or you will be very hungry and grumpy.

  • A long day but worth it

    KDBNZ,Apr 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Long day but worth it. Enjoyed the sights with driver Dave's great commentary. Loved seeing kangaroos and a koala in the wild. At Seal Bay we needed to be in smaller groups. We were a group of 35 and most missed out on the commentary. Lunch was a let down. A mound of lettuce with 3 slices of chicken with bread and mass produced cake slices served in a soulless barn. The visit with the Joey was fabulous. The wildlife park visit was good for kids.

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  • Just do it!

    Ellen C,Apr 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide, Richard, was so informative and really made this tour. Even though it is a long day, Richard’s commentary made the time fly by. Well spaced stops. Highly recommend if you only have one day to see Kangaroo Island.

  • Expensive and many hours on a bus!

    dgdanyluk3,Apr 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Way too many hours traveling for the few short stops. The bus from the ferry back to Adelaide was so cold. 🥶 people had hat and coats on. Which I hadn’t brought with me. I asked the driver to turn down the AC which he did. But then turned it back on. I can’t begin to say how cold we were. Also, bring food! When you have to be on the bus at 6:30am there is no time for breakfast. Lunch, although good was salad. And dinner was a stop at an IGA. Getting back at 10:30 pm requires better food. Stopping at IGA for chips is not dinner. Would not recommend this trip to anyone. The positive was the guide on the island was very good!

  • Life experience for me to

    He Z,Apr 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    To learn the local history and to see the amazing beauty of nature and the close look at those wild seals.

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  • Awesome Experience

    Joseph C,Apr 20, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Awesome Experience. One Day was not enough. Next Time it's going to be the 2 Day Experience. The Tour Guide waa Great and the Lunch was Also.

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