Kangaroo Island Discovery

Personally escorted by Christa Kinnear or Paul Williams

6 day escorted tour

Join either Christa Kinnear (April) or Paul Williams (September) on an exploration of the best experiences and sights Kangaroo Island has to offer.  K.I. is one of the world's great nature-based destinations. Think of an island with 509km of Coastline & 155km from the East Coast to the West Coast. It has native bushland, wildlife, adventure & exploring. Where pristine beaches, local wines & sunsets are on your doorstep.  Explore historic maritime museums and lighthouses and admire some of the unique flora and fauna of the island. Bask in the rugged beauty of the island as you travel to such locations as Remarkable Rocks, American River, Admirals Arch and the North Cape.

Tour Note: 

If there is a government decision for lock down in South Australia and you have booked and paid in full we will provide a full refund if the tour is unable to proceed. 

Tour inclusions:

• Return home to Glenelg transfer*
• Return Coach transfers from Glenelg to Cape Jervis
• Return Sealink ferry transfers from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw
• 5 nights accommodation at the Aurora Ozone Hotel
• Transportation on K.I in a private air-conditioned coach.
• Sightseeing as per itinerary with entry fees
• 17 Meals
• Escorted from Adelaide by a Phil Hoffmann Travel Tour Escort
• Pre-departure function and tour documentation

*Within a 50km radius, surcharges apply outside of this area

Day 1:

Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

This morning a chauffeured car will collect you from your home to take you to our PHT head quarters at Glenelg* to meet your coach. We will treat you to our PHT hospitality as you take a few minutes to mingle and collect a light packed breakfast to take with you on your coach journey to Cape Jervis.  Board the Sealink ferry to Penneshaw. The Sealink ferries are twin-hulled catamarans complete with air-conditioned lounges, comfortable lounge or café style seating, and a licensed café serving great cappuccinos and fresh snacks. After arriving into Pennshaw the highlights today include viewing Frenchman’s Rock, a visit to the historic Maritime & Folk Museum and the Visitors Centre before driving towards the eastern end of KI for lunch overlooking the ocean at Dudley Wines Cellar Door, followed by tastings of their award winning wines. Continue on to Cape Willoughby, the site of the first lighthouse in SA built in 1852. Enjoy a tour of the Lighthouse and Weather Station. Late in the afternoon you arrive at the Aurora Ozone hotel to settle into your hotel before dinner.

Stay: Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kingscote  - 5 nights (LB, L,D)

Day 2: Kangaroo Island

After breakfast, tour the township of Kingscote before heading north to visit the Old Wisanger School, officially opened in 1885 which provided continuous schooling until the opening of Kingscote Area School in 1945. Continue along the north coast road to discover the charming swimming beach and surrounding beauty of Stokes Bay.  Here you visit the ‘secret beach’ which is protected from the pounding surf by a giant pool surrounded by rocks. Your delicious lunch today will be enjoyed at the Rockpool Café, Stokes Bay. After lunch, drive south to visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, home to over 150 species of Native Australian wildlife and over 600 animals!  To complete the day, you visit the picturesque surroundings of Bay of Shoals Winery, to taste some of their quality wines and admire the distant vistas of the North Cape. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers and tour escort.  (B,L,D)

Day 3: Kangaroo Island

This morning after breakfast, travel along the south coast road to visit famous Seal Bay for a guided walk through a wild seal colony that is home to around 600 rare Australian sea lions. Enjoy an amazing, interactive, educational and highly entertaining display of In-Flight Birds of Prey at Raptor Domain. Lunch today is at ‘Frogs N Roses’, a well-stocked nursey hosting a cosy, eclectic stone cottage café, indulging in the sweet smell of fresh native flowers. After lunch you may like to browse the beautiful nursery gardens on the banks of the Cygnet River. Later stop for a visit at Island Beehive which has a wide variety of locally made produce and gifts, including organic honey. Take a short tour of the town of Kingscote before returning to your hotel for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Kangaroo Island

After breakfast, travel west to Flinders Chase National Park. The  first stop is the Visitor Centre before travelling through the natural rugged beauty of the park to spectacular Remarkable Rocks. Travel on to Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, built in 1906 and the natural land bridge that is Admirals Arch where you see Long-nosed Fur Seals. Lunch today is at Vivonne Bay Lodge before you travel back to Kingscote. Make a short stop to see spectacular views of the Southern Ocean at Point Ellen and Vivonne Bay (named Australia’s best beach then an afternoon on arrival back into Kingscote where you will have some free time to explore the main street, enjoy a walk along the esplanade or just relax at the Hotel. Enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 5: Kangaroo Island

This morning after breakfast, travel to Clifford’s Honey Farm, home to the only pure strain of Ligurian Bee in the world where you learn about the interesting life and work of these rare honey bees. Travel west to tour Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery where they manufacture 100% pure Australian Eucalyptus Oil. Lunch today is at the Emu Bay Lavender Farm. There will be time to learn about the many ways in which lavender has been introduced into a variety of products on display in their shop. There will be a brief stop at Emu Bay with its small jetty dating back to 1918 and it’s  beautiful 4 kilometre beach. Your last visit for the day is to sample the various spirits produced at KI Spirits who have just won the prestigious title of Best Gin in Australia. Dinner this evening with your Group. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Kangaroo Island

After breakfast, depart Kingscote with a scenic drive to Penneshaw via American River and Pennington Bay. There will be time to pick up last minute gifts as you view prominent local art works and crafts at your visit to KI Artworks Gallery. Enjoy a fun and educational presentation at Rob’s Shearing and Sheepdogs where you witness a truly authentic Australian experience. Lunch today is at Fire and Smoke Cafe in Penneshaw that has wonderful views overlooking the Gulf. This afternoon, return to the mainland on the SeaLink ferry to Cape Jervis and continue with a  picturesque drive back to Adelaide. Your coach will take you back to our PHT head office at Glenelg where a chaffered car will meet you to transfer you home* after having made wonderful new friendships and full of great memories of your Kangaroo Island Discovery tour. 

(B,L)