Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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

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

What‘s Included

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

Options

Roundtrip Cruise

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

Reviews

4.41

702 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

431

182

This trip was the...
Ian P,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This trip was the highlight of my time in Adelaide. My guide was immensely knowledgeable and had many engaging and exciting stories to share about the many parts of the island. The highlights we saw on the tour were all nothing short of incredible as well. I cannot recommend this experience enough!
An action packed informative day
Moira S,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the very best tours that I have taken. I joined at Cape Jervis (not Adelaide). As soon as we boarded the coach until we returned to the ferry 9 hours later, Joanne our driver & guide, told us stories & informed commentary about the island’s social, aboriginal & white settler histories; the ecology, geology and geography all told from a soundly informed and knowledgeable depth. We saw amazing and wonderful sights, ate well and were entertained with Joanne’s sense of humour. Thank you - truly an informative, action packed day.
It is a long day with a...
Michelle B,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
It is a long day with a lot of time traveling. Do it over 2 days. You see a lot over the day is you only have time for one day. The tour guide was great.
absolutely amazing as a solo backpacker!
Hanna P,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was absolutely amazing! It’s a long day but its so worth it!! Our tour guide was super funny and we were always happy and entertained during the bus drives:) I‘d recommend it to solo backpackers especially because you meet people on your trip very easily and can spend the whole day getting to know them and the awesome island🥹
A perfect day out to Kangaroo Island.
Nicky R,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed our day trip out to Kangaroo Island from the beginning right to the end. Our tour guide Richard was really good and very knowledgeable of the history of the Island and we were left very happy. This was a very special trip for us as my husband and I were celebrating our 39th Wedding Anniversary
Perfect full day tour to Kangaroo Island
n8xkhh675m,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very knowledgeable guides and drivers. Both the one from Adelaide to the ferry; the one on the island; and the one driving from the ferry back to Adelaide. Plenty of time for each stop on the island. The tour comes highly recommended ;-)
Interesting, amazing and fun!
Polarexplorer2006,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a wonderful day full of variety and amazing sights. Our guide, Hamish, did an excellent of job of explaining life, animals and all facts on the island. There is lots to see and there is a lot of road to cover but every part of it is worth the kilometres. The trip is well-structured and there are many different memories to capture. It is also very easy to join this trip from Adelaide.
Super recommend.
cristinacR3093IF,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I found the walk fascinating. Seeing sea lions a few meters away and in their natural habitat is wonderful. The island is very large and we had the opportunity to explore various environments. The rocky formations are stunning. The tour was very well organized and the lunch offered quite delicious.
A great day :)
RuthAnn P,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The trip covers a lot of ground. The host was awesome and drove with safety and precision in mind. The ferry was rough the day we went, but was still very cool. The roads are winding and you should be prepared for that if you are not good at sitting for an extended period. The trip was fun, informative and well organized. Food was very good too. Tour guide was excellent.
Must-Do
Yiasouios,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kangaroo Island was a blast! Everything was so well-organized. Seriously, hanging out with kangaroos and koalas was an amazing adventure. Definitely a memory I'll keep.