Day 1: Adelaide - Kangaroo Island (Wildlife & Coastal Wine Time)
Rise bright and early to catch your 6:30am SeaLink bus transfer from Adelaide to Cape Jervis. From here, Jump on a 45-minute ferry ride across the Backstairs Paasage to Penneshaw, where your Untamed Escapes guide will be waiting to welcome you to Kangaroo Island. After a group introduction and trip overview, learn how you can make a difference during your adventure by becoming a citizen scientist and contributing to wildlife conservation and recovery efforts in partnership with Passport to Recovery.
This morning, choose your own wild adventure:
Optional Extra – Swim with Dolphins or Seals
Hop aboard a 2-hour marine adventure with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari and get ready for a wildlife encounter like no other. Cruise along the coastline and keep your eyes peeled for resident dolphin pods and long-nosed seals lounging on the rocks. Then dive in for an unforgettable snorkelling session—either with playful seals, wild dolphins, or if the wildlife is being elusive, along a stunning stretch of reef. These animals are wild and free, so each experience is unique and entirely dependent on their behaviour on the day. Whether it's a dolphin swim, a seal snorkel, or a coastal reef exploration, it's guaranteed to be a splash of adventure.
Includes:
- 2 hour guided marine tour
- Wetsuits, snorkels, masks, and fins
- All safety gear and expert instruction
Not snorkelling?
Take a stroll at Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail. Owned and operated by the community, it features local art and is a living example of the power of volunteers. Afterwards, visit a local honey farm to learn about Kangaroo Island's world-famous Ligurian bees, the only pure strain left on Earth. Enjoy a tasting and a relaxed picnic lunch before heading to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery to discover the secrets behind this iconic Aussie product.
In the afternoon, the group reunites at Dudley Wines, a family-owned vineyard with sweeping ocean views located on the clifftop. Enjoy a wine tasting, kick back on the lawn with incredible ocean views, and toast to the start of your island adventure.
By late afternoon, we arrive at our eco-campsite, aptly named Happiness. Tucked into native bushland with private access to stunning Antechamber Bay, it's the perfect place to unwind. Walk to the beach, watch the sun dip low, and soak in the serenity.
Tonight, roll out your swag under the stars and fall asleep to the sounds of nature—pure, untamed magic.
Accommodation: Swag camping with amenities at our private campground, Happiness.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Distance Travelled: Approx. 280 km
Day 2: Kangaroo Island (Sea Lion Encounters & Coastal Icons )
After breakfast, it's time to kick off the day with one of Kangaroo Island's most iconic wildlife encounters. At Seal Bay, join a guided 45-minute tour with National Parks & Wildlife rangers and get up close with Australia's third-largest colony of endangered sea lions— around 800 call this place home. Wander the boardwalk through coastal dunes, spotting sea lions snoozing in the sun, sprawled across the beach, or even lying right across the path. Learn about the species' fight for survival and the conservation efforts helping to protect them.
Next up: an island icon. We head west to Flinders Chase National Park, a wild wonderland of rugged cliffs, native bush, and jaw-dropping rock formations. Stroll the boardwalk at Admirals Arch, keeping an eye out for New Zealand fur seals lounging below. Then prepare to be wowed by the legendary Remarkable Rocks—500 million years in the making and as photogenic as they come.
After a full day of wild beauty and epic sights, we roll back to camp for a chilled evening. Take some time to relax, swap stories with your travel mates, or wander down to the beach before dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Swag camping with amenities at our private campground, Happiness
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Distance Travelled: Approx. 350 km
Day 3: Kangaroo Island - Adelaide (Koalas, Coastlines & Hidden Beaches)
Kick off the final day with a refreshing morning bush walk near camp before packing up and hitting the road. First stop is Cape Willoughby, home to South Australia's first lighthouse. Perched above dramatic cliffs, it offers sweeping views and stories from Kangaroo Island's rich maritime past. Next up is Pennington Bay, where powerful swells crash against the southern coastline. Give back to nature during a beach clean-up before tackling the 500 steps up to Prospect Hill, one of the island's highest vantage points. The panoramic views are absolutely worth the effort.
Afterwards, at Kingscote Jetty, there's time for a refreshing swim, a picnic lunch, and some time to unwind on the sand.
After an unforgettable few days, we arrive back in Penneshaw to catch the 5:30 pm ferry to Cape Jervis. From there, your bus connection will have you back in Adelaide by around 9:00pm. A little salty, a lot inspired, and glowing from three days of island adventure.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Distance Travelled: Approx. 280km
Tips
The drop-off location is the same as the pick-up location.
Visiting Attractions
Seal Bay Conservation Park(Adelaide)
Flinders Chase National Park
Admirals Arch
Prospect Hill
Kangaroo Island(South Australia)
Meal
B: Included(On Day 2, 3), L: Included(On Day 1, 2, 3), D: Included(On Day 1, 2)