Top Kangaroo Island Full-day Tours

Explore Kangaroo Island without the stress of planning on a full day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your Kingscote accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s diverse wildlife, which many travelers find easy to miss without a trained eye. The day’s itinerary includes seal watching at Seal Bay, lunch at Flinders Chase National Park, and photo opportunities at Admirals Arch.

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with wild kangaroos, koalas, and fur seals in their natural environment on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island’s best bits. Hop aboard a 4WD for a custom-made itinerary, taking in highlights like Seal Bay, Cape Willoughby, and Dudley Peninsula. This small-group tour has a participant limit to ensure a personalized experience.

When your cruise ship docks in Kingscote or Penneshaw, take a full-day shore excursion that shows you the best of Kangaroo Island’s local food and wine producers. Follow the Penneshaw coast to picturesque Pennington Bay, where you might spot dolphins and whales from the beach. Then stop at a number of local farms and shops to sample their goods, including a wine tasting with cheese platter, eucalyptus oil products, honey, cheese and yogurt from a local dairy, and a lavender farm where you nibble scones served with tea or coffee.

Experience the best of Kangaroo Island on a full-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your accommodation or airport location. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s landscape, as well as points out wildlife that’s easy to miss without a trained eye. Stops on the itinerary include Stokes Bay, the Cygnet River Valley, and Seal Bay Conservation Park. Morning tea and freshly-prepared lunch are included.

The Flinders Chase National Park lies along the western tip of Kangaroo Island and is home to some of the island’s most memorable landmarks. On this full-day tour, visit the sea lion colony of Cape du Couedic, admire views of the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, and look out for wild kangaroos in the Kelly Hill Conservation Park.

Zip along dirt tracks, splash through muddy trails and venture off-road on this exhilarating quad bike tour of Kangaroo Island. See the rugged Aussie bushlands from the back of your easy-to-drive ATV as you follow your guide on one of four different itineraries ranging from 1.5 hours to 3 hours Choose to visit pristine beaches and spectacular viewpoints; challenge yourself on sand and gravel tracks; or soak up the scenery on a sunset tour.  Best of all: there’s no experience or license necessary so the whole family can take part.

Discover the enchanting nocturnal world of Kangaroo Island on this thrilling after-dark adventure. Follow your guide on a 4WD safari and spot tammar wallabies, brush-tailed possums, and western grey kangaroos in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you might even spy boobook owls or echidnas.

Paddle your way around Kangaroo Island on this 4-hour self-guided kayaking tour. After picking up your single or double kayaks, set out along the Harriet River for a leisurely cruise around Vivonne Bay. Leave the crowds behind as you glide past dense forests and sandy beaches, and keep a lookout for colorful birds and koalas in the trees. 

Add a water adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a snorkeling tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove Marina. Going with a guide ensures you visit the best locations for viewing wildlife, from long-nosed seals to dolphins. In addition to live commentary about the area’s animals and ongoing conservation efforts, your guide provides wetsuits, snorkeling equipment, and sunscreen, ensuring a safe and comfortable trip.

Kangaroo Island has one of the best drink and food scenes in South Australia, but travelers with a limited amount of time can have a hard time seeing it all in one day. This tour does just that, pairing wine tasting with visits to a eucalyptus distillery, a sheep farm, beekeeper, and more.

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour 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.

Kangaroo Island has plenty to offer everyone. Enjoy a full day out visiting a number of outlets on the island while taking in spectacular scenery along the way. Visit Clifford's Honey where you will learn about the Ligurian Bee, then stop next at the Eucalyptus Distillery to taste the local eucalyptus and enjoy some cider tastings. Head to Emu Bay Lavender Farm for morning tea. Enjoy wine tasting at Bay of Shoal Wines while taking in the breathtaking views. Enjoy lunch at either Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafood or Cactus Cafe, before heading to Kangaroo Island Spirits to experience some award winning gin. If time permits, we will stop at one more winery along the way before heading back to your accommodation.

Explore the magnificant East End of Kangaroo Island with one of Australia's leading tour operators, Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Since 1986, Exceptional Kangaroo Island have been offering small group and private luxury touring experiences on Kangaroo Island. We promise good food, good wine and wildlife in the wild. This tour is available as a private charter - please contact us if you would like to make a private enquiry.

Discover the local makers and shakers on this sightseeing and tasting tour of Kangaroo Island. Perfect for people staying on the island who want to do some in-depth exploring, this guided day trip includes a raptor display featuring impressive birds of prey, a visit to a eucalyptus oil distillery, a 2-course lunch, and a tour of a honey farm. You’ll also visit Pennington Bay and swing by a local winery.

Let one of our expert local guides take you behind-the-scenes to discover the best of Kangaroo Island produce. Learn about the rich history of Kangaroo Island's local producers.

Watch the wonderful wildlife of Kangaroo Island on this-full day 4WD tour. See Australian fur seals lounging on the rocks of Seal Bay, take in the views over Stokes Bay, then journey along the North Coast. Follow your guide in search of kangaroos, koalas and colorful birds, including the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo. This small-group tour is limited to 6 people for a personalized experience and can be customized to the preferences of your group.

Explore the Dudley Peninsula and Pennington Bay on a Full day Kangaroo Island tour led by an experienced guide. Travel by 4WD-vehicle to lookout points, beaches, wineries, and local farms as you take in the highlights of this magnificent island. Swim, snap photos, taste local products at the Eucalyptus Distillery and Honey Farm, and learn about local wines. Your guide goes offroad to show you the wilderness and points out the wildlife. Your tour includes hotel pickup and a stop for morning or afternoon tea.