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Kangaroo Island 5 Day Pack-Free Guided Walk – Life's an Adventure
Highlights
- Explore Kangaroo Island's diverse landscapes, immersing yourself in breathtaking rock formations and expansive wilderness areas.
- Savour exceptional local produce and wines, enhancing your dining experience during evenings at the beach lodges.
- Relax in beautiful beach lodges at Snellings Beach, enjoying ocean views and comfortable lounge areas after your adventures.
- Encounter native wildlife, from sea lions to unique birdlife, in the protected sanctuaries of Kangaroo Island's National Parks.
In South Australia, a short distance from the mainland lies beautiful Kangaroo Island. Over a third of the island is protected by National Parks and Conservation areas. This creates a sanctuary abundant with native wildlife from sea lions and penguin colonies to striking birdlife and mammals.
Their five-day walk has been carefully designed so you can experience a range of landscapes of striking rock formations and vast wilderness areas in the National Park, savor sensational local produce and wines and indulge in exceptional accommodation.
Enjoy four nights at the stunning Snellings Beach. With limited accommodation in the area, we stay at a range of lovely beach lodges with Ocean Views. These houses feature relaxing lounge areas to put your feet up at the end of the day.
On the walk, you will indulge in sensational high-quality fresh produce that makes this region unique. Dinners will be spent relaxing in the Beach Lodge, enjoying wonderful meals matched with local South Australian wines.
Itinerary highlights
Cape Du Couedic to Remarkable Rocks via Weirs Cove
From the Airport we are transferred to enjoy an afternoon walk from Cape du Couedic to Weirs Cove. Weirs Cove is one of the most impressive lookouts of Kangaroo Island. From the lookout, you might spot some seals playing in the bay. The historic ruins at Weirs Cove give an understanding of the extreme poverty of lightkeepers. After a short visit at Weirs Cove, we will continue to Remarkable Rocks. You will wander through dense coastal Mallee before being awarded with the superb panoramas. At the end of the walk, you will explore the 500 million year old wind-sculpted rocks and admire the striking abstract shapes and colours of the granite boulders. Afterwards we head to our accommodation at the superb Kangaroo Beach Lodges set on the cliffs edge with dramatic views over the ocean. Sit back and relax wiht a glass of wines as our guides cook dinner which has been prepared by a local chef for our enjoyment. A great way to finish the day.
Hanson Bay to Kelly Hill Caves and Admirals Arch
This walk is one of the most popular walks on Kangaroo Island. During the walk, you will meander through various landscapes, including pink gum woodlands, banksia heat, Mallee, coast heath and dunes. You will catch a glimpse of freshwater lagoons and beautiful views of the coast behind and the landscape ahead. From here we transfer to nearby Admirals Arch for a lovely afternoon stroll. The walk offers gorgeous coastal panoramas before reaching the Admirals Arch viewing platform, from which you can view the flourishing New Zealand fur seal colony .
Afterwards enjoy a short transfer back to our Beach Lodge. Tonight indulge in a sensational dinner accompanied with wonderful wines from South Australia.
Snake Lagoon to Cape du Couedic
Enjoy a lovely breakfast before transferring to the start of our walk. Today’s walk will take us from Snake lagoon to Cape de Couedic. Wander through the spectacular rugged landscape of the Flinders Chase National Park. Not long after starting today’s walk, you will see the first magnificent panorama of the Southern Ocean. Along the way you can spot beautiful coastal plants and the occasional remains of a shipwreck. If you’re lucky, you might spot some bottle-nosed dolphins, seals or sea-lions while walking along the coast. Afterwards we return to our accommodation at the for a superb dinner, accompanied with local wines.
Cape Borda, Ravine des Casoars, Platypus Waterholes Walk
Today we start at the Cape Borda before making our way to Ravine des Casoars.
In the morning, we will visit Cape Borda for a lovely morning stroll. You will explore the scenic rock gardens, the highest sea cliffs of South Australia and the unique square Cape Borda Lighthouse. The lighthouse is sat on the cliffs high above Investigator Strait and is immersed in European history. From here, a short transfer takes us to the Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Area for our afternoon walk. Starting in the lush forest of the ravine valley, you will walk towards the coast passing various sorts of vegetation. During the walk, you will enjoy some incredible views of the coast and the intriguing limestone caves at the beach. Later we visit Rocky River area where you will enjoy an afternoon walk through eucalypt woodland. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a platypus in their natural environment. In spring, you can marvel at the overload of stunning wildflowers.
Seal Bay and Curley Creek walk
After breakfast we transfer to Seal Bay for a special tour. Seal Bay Conservation Park is on the south coast of Kangaroo Island and has been home for thousands of years to an Australian seal colony population of around 14,500. During our visit you will be taken into the heart of the colony by an experienced local guides who will give you an insight into this charming endangered species. This is the only place in the world where you can see wild sea lion which close quarters, a truly remarkable experience.
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Life's an Adventure – South Australia Walking Holidays
Discover the breathtaking beauty of South Australia on Life’s An Adventure’s guided walking holidays, designed to showcase the state’s most iconic trails and landscapes.
Each journey is a Pack-Free experience, allowing you to explore with just a daypack while we handle the details. Stay in handpicked accommodation with a touch of luxury, enjoy gourmet meals crafted from local produce, and savour perfectly paired South Australian wines. Their signature WOW-MAZING inclusions ensure your adventure is truly unforgettable.
From the rugged peaks and natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound in the Flinders Ranges to the pristine wildlife haven of Kangaroo Island, each walk is an immersion into nature’s wonders. Wander along the coastal scenery of the Heysen Trail on the Fleurieu Peninsula, explore the rolling vineyards and charming towns of the Clare Valley, or take a private group walk on the untamed Yorke Peninsula.
Small-group, fully supported tours are crafted for those who value authentic experiences with exceptional comfort. Whether it’s soaring over the outback on a scenic flight in the Flinders Ranges, sipping world-class wines in the Clare Valley, or spotting seals and kangaroos on Kangaroo Island, you’ll return home with memories that last a lifetime.
Book now and step into the extraordinary!
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