Located just 15 kilometres off the coast, but seemingly a million miles away, Kangaroo Island is a sanctuary for wildlife and natural rugged beauty. Enjoy breathtaking sights and picturesque scenery. See the threatened Australian Fur Seals, spot platypus and visit the Remarkable Rocks. Experience this beautiful part of Australia and explore one of the country’s most scenic destinations. Your time away on Kangaroo Island allows you to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural environment enjoying excellent accommodation and delicious meals.
Trip to Cape Jervis aboard the Sealink Ferry for a scenic 45 minute crossing, known as the Backstairs Passage, to Penneshaw and Kangaroo Island.
11am – walk along the Iron Hill Cove Hike
Lunch at Seal Bay and tour of the seal colony
Short afternoon walk
Two course dinner prepared by your guides
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Historic Cape de Couedic Lighthouse Cottages
Walk along the Island’s best known walk – the 10 kilometre Hanson Bay Hike
Tour of the caves to appreciate the amazing limestone formations
Before dinner wander around the fabulous formations of Admirals Arch, home to a thriving colony of Australian Fur Seal.
Delicious two-course dinner prepared by your guides
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Historic Cape de Couedic Lighthouse Cottages
Lunch at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre
Afternoon walk around Rocky River and the chance to glance at platypus in their natural surrounds.
Sunset walk to Remarkable Rocks
Delicious two-course dinner prepared by your guides
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Historic Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Cottages
Coach trip to northwest corner – walk the island’s best walk – the Ravine des Casoars
Morning tea at the Cape Borda Lighthouse and trip to the lovely seaside town of Kingscote
Dinner at the Ozone Hotel (own expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at The Aurora Ozone Hotel located right on the foreshore
Ferry trip from Penneshaw
Small walk of a stunning section of the Deep Creek Conservation Park. The views overlooking the Southern Ocean are vast and the track itself is easy and straightforward.
Lunch
5:00pm return to Adelaide Airport and then drop off in Adelaide city
Meals: Breakfast
Cape Du Coedic
Heritage accommodation at Cape Du Coedic. Please note that due to the historical layout of the cottages there is only one bathroom per cottage and there are three rooms per cottage. The cottages are extremely spacious and in superb condition. Meal times are split between those happy to eat their main meal sitting around the fire in the lounge room and those happy to eat at a large dining table, separate in the kitchen. We do not provide alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own beer, wine and/or spirits for the occasion.
Ozone Hotel
Accommodation in both of these hotels is twin share rooms, unless single supplement has been organised. Accommodation is comfortable and of a 3.5 star standard.Return fights need to be booked from 7.00pm onwards.
Minimum of five guests and a maximum of 10 guests.
This tour is operated in conjunction with our partners at Park Trek
Where we depart from in Adelaide:
Our point of departure for the trip will be from outside the Chifley Hotel 208 South Terrace at 6.45am. The early 6.45am start is necessary in order for us to make a 9.00 am ferry crossing from Cape Jervis over to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. As such, we would ask you to be ready by 6.30am for a 6.45am departure.
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.