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Escape
Tours are tailor made 4WD private charters
exclusively for guests staying at Seascape
on Emu Bay. Our tours are fully interpretive
with an experienced guide to provide
maximum understanding of the island's
history, wildlife and natural wonders.
Travelling in our spacious air-conditioned
4WD vehicle, we provide a professional
and informative touring experience.
We also offer personalised itineraries
to suit your particular interests and
special requests.
Day
tours include morning and afternoon
refreshments as well as entry fees to
all National Parks. You have the option
of a fully catered gourmet lunch with
wine or you can purchase a light lunch
on tour. Day tour duration is approximately
9 hours.
Nocturnal
Tour - We visit the local penguin
colony at Emu Bay as they return from
their day at sea. Afterwards we take
you into the surrounding bushland and
behind the extensive sand dunes of Emu
Bay in search of kangaroos, wallabies,
possums, owls and other nocturnal animals.
Night
tour duration is approximately 1 hour.
4WD
TOUR DESTINATIONS
Flinders
Chase National Park - 74,000 hectares
(200,000 acres) of natural bushland
and spectacular rock formations, such
as Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch.
The Cape du Couedic lighthouse stands
sentinel over the rugged and isolated
southwestern tip of the island. Driving
through the park you will experience
the breathtaking coastal scenery, dense
eucalypt forests and wind swept coastal
vegetation.
Remarkable
Rocks are a cluster of large granite
boulders sculptured by weather erosion
into an amazing coastal formation. Admiral's
Arch is a natural rock arch formed by
pounding seas and winds and home to
a large colony of playful New Zealand
Fur Seals.
The
surrounding natural bushland is home
to many species of wildlife. Visit the
Flinders Chase National Park interpretive
centre and take a bushwalk along a deserted
track looking for the elusive platypus.
Seal
Bay - Home of the Australian Sea-lions. An
opportunity to get an close-up view
of the seals swimming in the surf or
basking on the beach. Your personal
guide will take you for a walk amongst
these enchanting animals for an unforgettable
experience.
Grassdale
- Now a Conservation Park, Grassdale
is a former sheep station with restricted
access to the public. Your guide will
take you for a walk through this tranquil,
historic area where you can find large
mobs of Kangaroos.
Little
Sahara - Unique, expansive sand
dune area several kilometres from the
coast. Climb to the top for a panoramic
view of the surrounding countryside.
Western
River Cove - Small sandy cove with
footbridge access across the river.
This beautiful cove has high rocky cliffs
on either side and the drive into this
area is spectacular.
Snellings
Beach - Wind your way down through
the hills towards Snellings Beach with
magnificent coastal views as far as
the eye can see.
Lathami
Conservation Park - Home of the
Glossy Black Cockatoo. Enjoy an easy
bushwalk through the park in search
of the elusive and critically endangered
Glossy Black Cockatoo as well as kangaroos,
wallabies and other wildlife.
Stokes
Bay - Secluded sandy beach with
natural rock pool. Accessible only by
foot through a cave-like track through
the rocks.
Koalas
- Your guide can take you to several
locations around the island to observe
Koalas in the wild.
Vivonne
Bay - Voted the best beach in Australia!
Various
other walking trails, conservation parks,
coastal routes with breathtaking views
and secluded bays and beaches can also
be included in the itinerary.
Tours
are conducted in English, and language
guides are available on request.
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