SeaLink Kangaroo Island Tours and Packages
Highlights
- Explore Kangaroo Island's breathtaking scenery on guided tours, revealing local wildlife and hidden gems with expert insights.
- Savour local produce during gourmet experiences, including wine tastings and meals at renowned eateries like Dudley Wines.
- Relax on pristine beaches at Emu Bay, enjoying safe swimming and stunning ocean views from your accommodation.
- Discover Aboriginal culture through immersive tours, connecting with the rich history of Kangaroo Island's landscapes.
SeaLink offers a wide range of touring products on Kangaroo Island, including guided day tours that will take you to many of the island’s highlights.
There is so much to see and do on Kangaroo Island, its hard to know where to start! SeaLink has specialised in creating Kangaroo Island memories for more than 30 years. With passenger and vehicle ferry services connecting visitors from mainland South Australia to Kangaroo Island, guided day touring showcasing all the highlights of the island and holiday packages and experiences, SeaLink is committed to making sure your holiday is one you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Enjoy the opportunity to see Kangaroo Island from a local’s perspective as their friendly guides share tips and insights about the island, allowing you to discover island culture and hidden gems from the comfort of a coach on their one or two-day tours. Or let Sealink take care of everything with one of their self-drive holiday packages including ferry travel, accommodation and other experiences and inclusions.
You can even book a range of experiences from wildlife, food and wine, as well as outdoor adventure activities for your perfect stay.
For all your Kangaroo Island holiday needs, get in touch with the friendly SeaLink team.
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Overnight Tour: 2 Day Ultimate Kangaroo Island
A two day Kangaroo Island tour – your chance to discover the fascinating wildlife, spectacular scenery and unique local produce. With return coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island, and overnight accommodation, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time away.
First stop is Seal Bay for a walk along the beach amongst a breeding colony of rare Australian sea lions. Enjoy a delicious two course lunch, before heading to Flinders Chase National Park. Devastated by the fires in January 2020, you’ll be able to see the regeneration of the bush first hand, and stop at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch for photo opportunities. Finish the day at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park where you can feed kangaroos and get up close to koalas.
Day 2 is all about meeting the local producers, and after the fascinating Free Flight Birds of Prey Presentation at Raptor Domain, you will visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, join a guided tour at Clifford’s Honey Farm and enjoy tastings at the new False Cape Wines Cellar Door.
Operates: 6.45am day one to 10.30pm day two, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (except 24 & 25 December).
Day Tour: Kangaroo Island Indigenous Tour
Experience Kangaroo Island like never before on this authentic Aboriginal expedition. Known to the Ngarrindjeri as Nurrungaui, the “place of Nurrunderi” or their revered creator, Kangaroo Island boasts a history as vast and varied as its landscapes. Every narrative, every site, and every moment are steeped in lived experiences, promising an authentic dive into the waters, lands, and cosmology of the region.
Highlights include a walking tour of Penneshaw, Seal Bay and Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park. Delicious two-course lunch and light dinner also included.
Operates: Every Wednesday from Adelaide or Cape Jervis
Note: The tour departing from Adelaide is a 16 hour day tour.
Self-Drive Package: Three Day American River Indulgence
Base yourself at the quiet, friendly fishing village of American River and discover the eastern end of Kangaroo Island. American River is a bird-watching paradise and a great place to try local fresh oysters. There’s an impressive stretch of coastline around this area including the spectacular Pennington Bay, a photographer’s dream and a very popular place for fishing.
Package includes: return SeaLink ferry for two adults and a vehicle up to 5m, two nights accommodation at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge, American River, 2-course dinner voucher for Reflections Restaurant, pelican feeding experience, self guided nocturnal tour around the American River township, guided mill tour at Kangaroo Island Wool, visit to Clifford’s Honey Farm including a tub of honey ice cream, and entry and guided tour of the the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery.
Self-Drive Package: Three Day Food and Wine Lovers Package –
Experience Kangaroo Island’s local produce and spectacular scenery on this tasty self-drive short break. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Dudley Wines, wine tasting at False Cape Wines, breakfast at the Kangaroo Island Seafront and a dinner voucher at Penny’s Restaurant, as you discover the delicious wonders of the Dudley Peninsula.
Package includes: Return SeaLink ferry for two adults and vehicle (up to 5m in length), two nights accommodation at the Kangaroo Island Seafront, Penneshaw, a welcome bottle of Kangaroo Island wine, dinner voucher for Penneshaw Pub, buffet breakfast daily, gourmet lunch at Dudley Wines, tasting flight and cheese board at False Cape Wines.
Self-Drive Package: Four Day Emu Bay Wine and Wildlife
Enjoy superb ocean views from your accommodation at Emu Bay, situated on the north coast of Kangaroo Island. A very popular spot for holiday makers, Emu Bay boasts a beautiful 4.5 kilometre white sandy beach with vehicle access as well as safe, clear water for swimming and water activities. Being so central to Kingscote, it makes a great base to explore the island at your own pace.
Package includes: Return SeaLink ferry for two adults and vehicle (up to 5m in length), three nights accommodation with breakfast basket at Emu Bay Holiday Homes, welcome bottle of wine and voucher booklet valued at $25, entry fee into Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park in Parndana, and Standard Wine tasting at Bay of Shoals Wines.
Self-Drive Package: Three Day Island Hideway Package
For a perfect island holiday, why not explore the hideaways of Kangaroo Island? With the convenience of your own car, accommodation and some meals, discover the white sandy beaches of the north coast, the seclusion of Stokes Bay, or enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in one of the many National Parks.
Package includes: return SeaLink ferry for two adults and vehicle (up to 5m in length), two nights accommodation at the Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kingscote, a welcome bottle of Kangaroo Island wine, dinner voucher for the Zone Restaurant, full buffet breakfast daily and a picnic basket lunch for two.
Eight Day Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and Murray River
Enjoy a stay in the delightful city of Adelaide and a two day tour to Kangaroo Island. Finish your South Australian experience with a three night Discovery Cruise on the beautiful and historic Murray River aboard the Murray Princess.
Package includes: Three nights accommodation at Stamford Plaza Adelaide; full day Ultimate Adelaide & Hahndorf tour with Adelaide Sightseeing; two day Ultimate Kangaroo Island tour with SeaLink including one nights accommodation at Aurora Ozone Hotel with breakfast and lunches on both days; and three night Discovery Cruise on the Murray Princess (inside cabin) including all meals, entertainment and onshore excursions.
Explore Kangaroo Island in your Own Car over Three Days
Kangaroo Island is a perfect destination for a self-drive holiday, and SeaLink has a range of great options for you to choose from. Many people underestimate the size of the Island and the huge number of things to see and do, so we recommend a minimum of three days.
This package includes return SeaLink ferry fares with vehicle (up to five metres in length), plus two nights twin share accommodation in either Kingscote, Penneshaw or American River.
Prices are based on twin share – extra nights are available on request.
Four Day Adelaide, Barossa and Kangaroo Island – Short Break
Discover the food and wine of the Barossa, see the highlights of Kangaroo Island, and each evening is free to dine in one of the many amazing restaurants in Adelaide.
Package includes: Three nights accommodation at the TRYP by Wyndham on Pulteney, including buffet breakfast each day; full day Barossa Food and Wine Experience with Adelaide Sightseeing, including lunch and wine tastings; full day Kangaroo Island Experience or KI Sip & See tour, including return SeaLink coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island, touring and 2 course lunch.
DEPARTS: Daily (including KI Experience) or Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (including KI Sip & See tour)
Four Day Adelaide, McLaren Vale & Kangaroo Island – Short Break
Discover the food and wine of the McLaren Vale, see the highlights of Kangaroo Island, and each evening is free to dine in one of the many amazing restaurants in Adelaide.
Package includes: Three nights accommodation at the Stamford Plaza Adelaide, including buffet breakfast each day; full day McLaren Vale & The Cube Experience with Adelaide Sightseeing, including lunch and wine tastings; full day Kangaroo Island Experience or KI Sip and See tour, including return SeaLink coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island, touring and 2 course lunch.
DEPARTS: Sunday, Monday & Wednesday (including KI Experience) or Sunday (including KI Sip & See tour).
Three Day Adelaide and Kangaroo Island – Short Break
Explore the city of Adelaide for the weekend, then enjoy a full day tour to Kangaroo Island taking in all the major highlights of this natural wonderland.
Package includes: Two nights accommodation at Stamford Plaza Adelaide including breakfast daily; full day Kangaroo Island Experience or Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour, including return SeaLink coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island, touring and 2 course lunch.
DEPARTS: Daily (includes full day KI Experience) or Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (includes full day KI Sip & See tour)
Day Tour: Kangaroo Island Sip & See Tour
Apart from its amazing wildlife, Kangaroo Island is well known for its thriving food & wine industry and your local guide will introduce you to some of the island’s leading creators where you will taste some local Kangaroo Island produce.
On your tour you will watch a free flight Australian Birds of Prey presentation at Raptor Domain. Then it’s on to Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery for a delicious lunch, followed by a guided tour of the distillery. Stop at Clifford’s Honey Farm and learn about honey production and their range of honey and beauty products, on a guided tour. Finish the day with a structured wine tasting at the new False Cape Wines cellar door.
Operates: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday. Departs from Penneshaw, American River or Kingscote. Coach and ferry transfers available for departures from Adelaide – please see website for details.
Note: On Island Tours Do Not include mainland coach transfers or ferry to/from Kangaroo Island. You must be on Kangaroo Island to participate in the Day Tours at the ‘on island’ price. If you require transfers and ferry please see our website for more details. The tour departing from Adelaide is a 16 hour day tour.
Self-Drive Package: Three Day Glamping & The Fig Tree
Final start/end dates for The Fig Tree 2025-26 season are yet to be released – register now for bookings!
Experience Kangaroo Island’s local produce and spectacular scenery whilst staying in an Eco Luxury Tent in Penneshaw, plus enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch at the popular Fig Tree.
Package includes: Return SeaLink ferry for two adults and vehicle (up to 5m in length), two nights accommodation in an Eco Luxury Tent at the Kangaroo Island Seafront Holiday Park, a welcome bottle of Kangaroo Island wine, 3 course lunch at The Fig Tree, dinner voucher for the Penneshaw Hotel, and tasting flight and cheese board at False Cape Wines.
Self-Drive Package: Three Day Hideway & The Fig Tree
Final start/end dates for The Fig Tree 2025-26 season are yet to be released – register now for bookings!
For a perfect island holiday, why not explore the hideaways of Kangaroo Island? With the convenience of your own car, accommodation and a delicious lunch at The Fig Tree, discover the white sandy beaches of the north coast, the seclusion of Stokes Bay, or enjoy a romantic picnic lunch in one of the many National Parks.
Package includes: return SeaLink ferry for two adults and vehicle (up to 5m in length), two nights accommodation at the Aurora Ozone Hotel, Kingscote, a welcome bottle of Kangaroo Island wine, 3 course lunch at The Fig Tree, dinner voucher for the Zone Restaurant, full buffet breakfast daily and a picnic basket lunch for two.
Day Tour: Kangaroo Island Experience
Board SeaLink’s fast and comfortable ferry at Cape Jervis for the 45-minute crossing to Kangaroo Island.
Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park where you will take a beach walk amongst a colony of rare and wild Australian sea lions. Enjoy a 2 course lunch, before heading to Flinders Chase National Park, and stop at Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch for photo opportunities. Finish the day at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park where you can feed kangaroos and get up close to koalas.
Your tour concludes at the ferry terminal for your return ferry to Cape Jervis.
Operates: Daily, except Christmas Day
Note: On Island Tours Do Not include mainland coach transfers or ferry to/from Kangaroo Island. You must be on Kangaroo Island to participate in the Day Tours at the ‘on island’ price. If you require transfers and ferry please see our website for more details. The tour departing from Adelaide is a 16 hour day tour.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- SA – Tourism Kangaroo Island