Itinerary
Day 1: Day One
Stop At: Seal Bay Conservation Park, Seal Bay Road, Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223 Australia
At Seal Bay CP we will admire Sea Lions resting on the beach. The guide will take you to the beach, just a few meters from them.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duck Lagoon, Kookaburra Road, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Australia
The tour will head to Duck Lagoon, where you will be able to see a lot of parrots, including the Crimson Rosella and Rainbow Loricket; eucalyptus flourishes on the shores of the freshwater lagoon formed by the Cygnet River, and you can spot Koalas there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Emu Bay, Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
After lunch, we will visit the Emu Bay beach, where sometimes dolphins swimming close to the shore may be spotted. This beach is one of the most beautiful and safest swimming locations on the island, and in the summer, we will stop for a swimming break (if possible),
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stokes Bay, Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
At Stokes Bay in the evening, you can spot a lot of Kangaroos and Wallabies that come out to graze. Stokes Bay is also famous for its tunnel between the rocks to reach the beach in front of it. Near the bay, you will be able to see a couple more Koalas.
At the end of the tour, after seeing Sea Lions, Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies and, if you are lucky enough, even an Echidna up close, we will take you back to your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: We will have a Gourmet Picnic or BBQ. BYO wine if you wish to have a glass.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day Two
Stop At: Nepean Bay, Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
In Nepean Bay, you can take a walk on the pristine beach, while the Red Banks can be reached only by walking on a path downhill, surrounded by the red clay cliffs. A breathtaking place!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: American River, American River, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
Then, we will pass through the small town of American River, where the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo (a parrot that is virtually extinct on mainland) can be spotted while it feeds off the trees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pennington Bay Rd, Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Australia
Pennington Bay is very popular among local surfers, because of its perfect ocean waves.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Prospect Hill, Kangaroo Island, South Australia Australia
Adventure lovers can climb atop Prospect Hill and admire the entire area top-down. Since this is the narrowest point on the island (just 900 meters coast-to-coast), apart from Pelican Lagoon, here you can also see the North and South Shore at the same time.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Cape Willoughby Road, Willoughby, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5222 Australia
Then, the tour will continue toward Cape Willoughby, the eastern-most part of the island, where the guide will take you inside the lighthouse, to see the island and the Flerieu Peninsula (mainland). In the evening, Kangaroos will start coming out, often near the lighthouse.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pelican Lagoon, Pelican Lagoon, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
This is a great spot to observe kangaroos in their habitat. specially in the evening. At the end of the tour, after spotting Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Pelicans, and, if you are very lucky, even an Echidna up close, we will take you back to your hotel, or at the airport/ferry terminal.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: We will have a Gourmet Picnic or BBQ. BYO wine if you wish to have a glass.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from all the major Hotel and B&B in Kingscote, American River and Penneshaw.
Airports
2 days(approx.)
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 small luggage, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Peripatetic5
We recently took the 2-day Kangaroo Island tour with Kangaroo Island Hire-a-Guide. The first day focused on wildlife (koalas, kangaroos and, luckily for us, the exotic echidna); the second day on the incredible scenery and the Island’s recovery story from the dreadful wildfires a few years ago. If you have the time, we strongly recommend the 2-day tour to get the full story of this remarkable place.
This firm is a two-person operation. Our guide, Kangaroo Island native Nikki Redman, was exceptional and takes you places that other tours wouldn’t go and you certainly wouldn’t find on your own. She had a phenomenal knowledge of wildlife, nature and the Island’s history. The BBQ lunches prepared were fabulous and a lot of fun. Very highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10
Posted By : mdrage123
Amazing tour! Nikki was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the island and its inhabitants. Got to see a LOT over two days. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Eva Maria C
Wonderful two days tour guided by our fantastic Nikki, amazing person, very profesional and a fantastic photographer
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Posted On : 2024-03-25
Posted By : Dale_P
Luca is a consumate professional, doing everything in his power to make your tour exceptional. Knew where to find animals, beautiful views, and top quality lunches.
We would highly recommend Luca.
We did the two day tour, and he made each day unique.
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Posted On : 2024-02-21
Posted By : j2644
The 2-day trip with Luca was fantastic. We saw amazing wildlife an beautiful scenery, all with great commentary and food
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Posted On : 2024-01-26
Posted By : Passenger38660380415
Fantastic diurnal and nocturnal tour of Kangaroo Island, with the expert guide (and great chef ;-) Luca! Many animals could be spotted in the wild: kangaroos, koalas, penguins, sea lions, seals... And a beautiful view of the night sky, with explanations on the Southern Cross. Unforgettable!
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Posted On : 2023-11-22
Posted By : andrearL7078BM
The best tour ever in my life! Luca is pretty patience to explain all the most attractions.. i suggest to book guide with him!
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Posted On : 2023-10-09
Posted By : traveljak_11
My husband and I (New York residents) had a limited time to spend on holiday in Australia. We chose to visit Melbourne, Adelaide and Kangaroo Island. I contacted Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide and booked the small group 2 Days Best of Kangaroo Island Wildlife Tour. Mr. Lovison(Luca) responded very quickly to my email inquiries. The booking process was uncomplicated. Luca is an amazing ambassador for KI, his intimate knowledge of the island makes this an unforgettable experience. His love and respect for the wildlife we encountered took it to the next level. You absolutely will not be disappointed!
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Posted On : 2023-04-08
Posted By : ebamba123
My wife and I did the Best of Kangaroo Island 2 Day Tour and the Nocturnal Tour and they were both amazing! We saw kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, eagles, falcons, echidnas, owls, fairy penguins, sea lions, seals, heaps of birds and even a whale and a scarlet robin (which is apparently quite rare). A sea lion pup even came right up to us, it was incredible!
Luca makes it what it is though. Who better to show you Kangaroo Island other than someone who truly loves the place. When he spoke about or described places we were at or heading to, he was still so excited himself. He was so professional, friendly and knowledgeable, and gave us a lot of tips for when traveling the island ourselves.
Thank you Luca and Lutz, our stay would not have been the same without you.
Edrick and Rileigh
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Posted On : 2021-05-30
Posted By : toadhall18
We visited Kangaroo Island in early March, 2020. On two separate days we flew down from Adelaide and spent the full day with Luca and his incredible knowledge of KI and both the plant and animal life. So close to the fires our expectations weren't high, but we saw vast numbers of kangaroos, many koalas, sea lions galore, and miles of unburned landscape. Luca was right about insisting we come and right about everything else we did together. Conversation and animal spotting were all first class and a delight. Highly recommend his services and advice!
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Posted On : 2020-05-06