Kangaroo
Island
Spend 2,
4 or 5 days touring this unique Island. Enjoy magnificent
coastal scenery, see Australian native birds and animals in
their natural habitat and visit the major attractions of the
Island.
2
DAY KANGAROO ISLAND TOUR
Day 1:
Depart
Adelaide approximately 7:00AM for Kangaroo Island. We travel
along some of South Australia’s magnificent coastline to Cape
Jervis where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink to Penneshaw.
On arrival we take some time discovering Penneshaw which is
situated on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island, offering
a commanding view of the mainland just 18 kilometres away across
Backstairs Passage.
We now follow
the coast towards Kingscote. On the way to Kingscote is Prospect
Hill. The hill is the highest point in the area and provides
a marvellous view of Pelican Lagoon, the rolling hills and the
Southern Ocean at Pennington Bay which is a wonderful surf beach.
On a clear day looking north you can see Mount Lofty in the
Adelaide Hills. We now head to the south coast of the island.
It is now onto
Seal Bay , a large sandy beach and dune area where Australian
sea lions rest and nurse their young. We see these rare sea
lions under the guidance of a National Parks Ranger. We walk
on the beach within a few metres of the resting sea lions, basking
in the sun. We now head to Little Sahara, an area of spectacular
white sand dunes surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over
the first ridge you are confronted by a second and much higher
dune, which when scaled reveals more dunes flanked by bushland.
Vivonne Bay is also visited and can only be described as stunningly
beautiful. Vivonne Bay is the only safe harbour on the south
coast of the island and is the base cray fishing and game fishing
boats. Overnight Flinders Chase Farmstay
Day 2:
Today
we visit Flinders Chase National Park, one of Australia’s largest
covering 74,000 hectares. Here you will see many of the animals
and birds you have come to see. At Rocky River it is possible
to view koalas in the nearby trees. At Cape du Couedic we view
the lighthouse which was constructed in 1906 and considered
to be the islands finest structure.
We then proceed
down a walkway to Admirals Arch, the home to a colony of New
Zealand Fur Seals. We travel east to Remarkable Rocks; a cluster
of huge, weather sculptured granite boulders perched on a granite
dome that swoops 75 metres to the sea.
We now visit
Parndana Wildlife Park where we see Kangaroo Islands largest
privately owned collection of native animals and birds. We now
take in the sights around Kingscote including Cygnet River and
Duck Lagoon and Emu Bay. This long beach is one of the most
popular spots on the island with safe clear water for swimming.
We head to
Penneshaw where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink for trip
back to Cape Jervis. We now head to Adelaide, arriving approximately
10:00PM.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Farmstay accommodation, breakfast day 2, lunches, dinner day
1, morning & afternoon teas pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED:
Optional tours& mobile phone calls.
2 DAY KANGAROO ISLAND FARMSTAY
DAY 1: Depart Adelaide approximately 7:00AM for Kangaroo Island. We travel along some of South Australia's magnificent coastline to Cape Jervis where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink to Penneshaw. On arrival we take some time discovering Penneshaw which is situated on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island, offering a commanding view of the mainland just 18 kilometres away across Backstairs Passage. We now follow the coast towards Kingscote stopping at Prospect Hill. The hill is the highest point in the area and provides a marvellous view of Pelican Lagoon, the rolling hills and the Southern Ocean at Pennington Bay which is a wonderful surf beach. On a clear day looking north you can see Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills. We now head to the south coast of the island. It is now onto Seal Bay , a large sandy beach and dune area where Australian sea lions rest and nurse their young. We see these rare sea lions under the guidance of a National Parks Ranger. We walk on the beach within a few metres of the resting sea lions, basking in the sun. We now head to Little Sahara, an area of spectacular white sand dunes surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted by a second and much higher dune, which when scaled reveals more dunes flanked by bushland. Vivonne Bay is also visited and can only be described as stunningly beautiful. Vivonne Bay is the only safe harbour on the south coast of the island and is the base cray fishing and game fishing boats. Overnight Flinders Chase farmstay or Timber Creek Lodge.
DAY 2: Today we visit Flinders Chase National Park, one of Australia's largest covering 74,000 hectares. Here you will see many of the animals and birds you have come to see. At Rocky River it is possible to view koalas in the nearby trees. At Cape du Couedic we view the lighthouse which was constructed in 1906 and considered to be the islands finest structure. We then proceed down a walkway to Admirals Arch, the home to a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals. We travel east to Remarkable Rocks; a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite boulders perched on a granite dome that swoops 75 metres to the sea. We now visit Parndana Wildlife Park (optional tour) where we see Kangaroo Islands largest privately owned collection of native animals and birds. We now take in the sights around Kingscote including Cygnet River and Duck Lagoon and Emu Bay. This long beach is one of the most popular spots on the island with safe clear water for swimming. We head to Penneshaw where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink for trip back to Cape Jervis. We now head to Adelaide, arriving approximately 9:30PM.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Farmstay accommodation, breakfast day 2, lunches, dinner day 1, morning & afternoon teas pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED:
Optional tours& mobile phone calls.
KANGAROO ISLAND - 4
DAY TOUR
Day One:
Depart Adelaide approximately 7:00AM for Kangaroo Island.
We travel along some of South Australia's magnificent coastline
to Cape Jervis where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink to
Penneshaw. On arrival we take some time discovering Penneshaw
which is situated on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island,
offering a commanding view of the mainland just 18 kilometres
away across Backstairs Passage. We now follow the coast to Antechamber
Bay and Chapman River. At Antechamber Bay there are wonderful
views of Antechamber's long wide stretch of beach, with the
mainland in the background. Chapman River runs from Lashmar
Lagoon into Antechamber Bay, it is here we have morning tea
and a stroll down the beach will reveal the startling splendour
of Antechamber Bay. Cape Willoughby Lighthouse is our next stop.
This was the first lighthouse built in South Australia, completed
in 1852. Adjacent to the lighthouse is the rugged Devil's Kitchen.
We now head
to Kingscote via Windmill Bay. The beach here is covered with
almost perfectly round rocks and pebbles; a look at the roaring
surf as it crashes over the rocks soon gives you a clue to their
formation. The beach also has a freshwater well, which provides
water for stock. Along the way to Prospect Hill The hill is
the highest point in the area and provides a marvellous view
of Pelican Lagoon, the rolling hills and the Southern Ocean
at Pennington Bay which is a wonderful surf beach. On a clear
day looking north you can see Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills.
Overnight Kingscote.
Day Two:
Today
we visit the south coast of the island. Our first stop is Seal
Bay Conservation Park. Seal Bay is a large sandy beach and dune
area where Australian sea lions rest and nurse their young.
We see these rare sea lions under the guidance of a National
Parks Ranger. We walk on the beach within a few metres of the
resting sea lions, basking in the sun. Our next stop is Little
Sahara, an area of spectacular white sand dunes surrounded by
bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted
by a second and much higher dune, which when scaled reveals
more dunes flanked by bushland.
We leave the
desert and head for Murray Lagoon, a naturalist's delight, for
a stroll where we see the habitat of many species of water birds.
From here we travel to D'Estrees Bay, an attractive area that
has seen a lot of history with the establishment of a whaling
station and the wrecks of ships. Shore wading birds and pelicans
are a common sight on the long stretches of beach here. Overnight
Flinders Chase Farm.
Day Three:
Our
destination today is the south-west coast. Vivonne Bay is our
first stop, and can only be described as stunningly beautiful.
Vivonne Bay is the only safe harbour on the south coast of the
island and is the base cray fishing and game fishing boats.
Kelly Hill Caves is our next destination. It is an area of undulating
limestone ridge covered in dense mallee scrub with stunted coastal
heath along the coastline. At Kelly Hill, sinkholes and caverns
lead to caves of ornate calcite formations, we have a tour of
the largest cave with a National Parks and Wildlife guide.
We now enter
Flinders Chase National Park, one of Australia's largest covering
74,000 hectares. Here you will see many of the animals and birds
you have come to see. At Rocky River it is possible to view
koalas in the nearby trees. At Cape du Couedic we view the lighthouse
which was constructed in 1906 and considered to be the islands
finest structure. We then proceed down a walkway to Admirals
Arch, the home to a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals.
We travel east
to Remarkable Rocks; a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite
boulders perched on a granite dome that swoops 75 metres to
the sea. Overnight Kingscote. Tonight we can watch the Pelicans
feeding at the wharf.
Day Four
:
Today we take in the sights around Kingscote. After
morning tea we head to Penneshaw where we board the Kangaroo
Island Sealink for trip back to Cape Jervis. If time permits
we will visit a honey farm. We now head to Adelaide, arriving
approximately 10:00PM.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Accommodation (twin share) breakfasts days 2, 3 & 4 dinner
days 1, 2,3 & 4 morning & afternoon teas pick up/drop
off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED:
Lunches, optional tours & mobile phone calls.
KANGAROO ISLAND - 5
Day Tour
Day One:
Depart
Adelaide approximately 7:00AM for Kangaroo Island. We travelalong
some of South Australia's magnificent coastline to Cape Jervis
where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink to Penneshaw. On
arrival we take some time discovering Penneshaw which is situated
on the north-east coast of Kangaroo Island, offering a commanding
view of the mainland just 18 kilometres away across Backstairs
Passage.
We now follow
the coast to Antechamber Bay and Chapman River. At Antechamber
Bay there are wonderful views of Antechamber's long wide stretch
of beach, with the mainland in the background. Chapman River
runs from Lashmar Lagoon into Antechamber Bay, it is here we
have morning tea and a stroll down the beach will reveal the
startling splendour of Antechamber Bay. Cape Willoughby Lighthouse
is our next stop. This was the first lighthouse built in South
Australia, completed in 1852. Adjacent to the lighthouse is
the rugged Devil's Kitchen.
We now head
to Kingscote via Windmill Bay. The beach here is covered with
almost perfectly round rocks and pebbles; a look at the roaring
surf as it crashes over the rocks soon gives you a clue to their
formation. The beach also has a freshwater well, which provides
water for stock. Along the way to Kingscote is Prospect Hill.
The hill (originally named Mount Thisby) is the highest point
in the area and provides a marvellous view of Pelican Lagoon,
the rolling hills and the Southern Ocean at Pennington Bay which
is a wonderful surf beach. On a clear day looking north you
can see Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills. Overnight Kingscote.
Day Two:
Today we visit the south coast of the island. Our first
stop is Seal Bay Conservation Park. Seal Bay is a large sandy
beach and dune area where Australian sea lions rest and nurse
their young. We see these rare sea lions under the guidance
of a National Parks Ranger. We walk on the beach within a few
metres of the resting sea lions, basking in the sun. Our next
stop is Little Sahara, an area of spectacular white sand dunes
surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge
you are confronted by a second and much higher dune, which when
scaled reveals more dunes flanked by bushland.
We leave the
desert and head for Murray Lagoon, a naturalist's delight, for
a stroll where we see the habitat of many species of water birds.
From here we travel to D'Estrees Bay, an attractive area that
has seen a lot of history with the establishment of a whaling
station and the wrecks of ships. Shore wading birds and pelicans
are a common sight on the long stretches of beach here. Overnight
Flinders Chase Farm.
Day Three:
Our
destination today is the south-west coast. Vivonne Bay is our
first stop, and can only be described as stunningly beautiful.
Vivonne Bay is the only safe harbour on the south coast of the
island and is the base cray fishing and game fishing boats.
Kelly Hill Caves is our next destination. It is an area of undulating
limestone ridge covered in dense mallee scrub with stunted coastal
heath along the coastline. At Kelly Hill, sinkholes and caverns
lead to caves of ornate calcite formations, we have a tour of
the largest cave with a National Parks and Wildlife guide.
We now enter
Flinders Chase National Park, one of Australia's largest
covering 74,000 hectares. Here you will see many of the animals
and birds you have come to see. At Rocky River it is possible
to view koalas in the nearby trees. At Cape du Couedic we view
the lighthouse which was constructed in 1906 and considered
to be the islands finest structure. We then proceed down a walkway
to Admirals Arch, the home to a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals.
We travel east
to Remarkable Rocks, a cluster of huge, weather sculptured granite
boulders perched on a granite dome that swoops 75 metres to
the sea. Overnight Flinders Chase Farm..
Day Four:
Today
we explore the north coast of the island. We visit Parndana,
Western River Conservation Park, Snelling Beach, King George
Beach and Stokes Bay. If time permits we will visit a honey
farm. Tonight we can watch the Pelicans feeding at the wharf.
Overnight Kingscote.
Day Five:
Today
we take in the sights around Kingscote. After morning tea we
head to Penneshaw where we board the Kangaroo Island Sealink
for trip back to Cape Jervis. We now head to Adelaide, arriving
approximately 10:00PM.
TOUR INCLUDES:
Accommodation (twin share), Ferry tickets, breakfasts days 2,
3,4 &5, dinner days 1, 2,3 & 4 morning & afternoon
teas pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED:
Lunches, optional tours& mobile phone calls.
TOUR CONDITIONS: "JUST CRUISIN" reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change.
BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.
DON'T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don't forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.
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