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Little Sahara Buggy Tour
Highlights
- Buckle up and traverse the picturesque scenery of Little Sahara in a Yamaha Viking UTV Buggy.
- Spot koalas nestled in 500-year-old blue gums along the banks of the Eleanor River.
- Discover native seasonal bush foods while learning about the area’s flora, fauna, and history from your guide.
- Experience the unique desert-like landscape of Little Sahara, a National Geological Monument with stunning dunes up to 70m high.
Buckle up and let your Guide showcase beautiful Little Sahara to you. Ride in a Yamaha Viking UTV Buggy through picturesque scenery that few visitors are privileged enough to see.
Begin in the natural scrub along the banks of the Eleanor River, looking up into the 500 year old South Australian blue gums for koalas – we GUARANTEE you will see them, or your money back! Learn about the flora, fauna and history of the area from your knowledgeable Guide and sample native seasonal bush foods along the way. Finish off with a ride through the unique desert-like landscape of Little Sahara.
This 2.5 square kilometre natural inland sand dune system boasts dunes up to 70m above sea level and is recognised as a National Geological Monument and Heritage Listed Site.
This is the perfect tour for anyone wanting to just sit back and enjoy an adventure through nature.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Wheelchair access to amusements and activities including boats and bush trails (includes tour rides, skyways, trolley cars, flying fox, amusement rides and boating).
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
Operation information
Little Sahara Adventure Centre
Explore the beauty and excitement that Little Sahara natural inland sand dunes has to offer! This incredibly unique site is known as Nature’s Playground as it’s great fun for the kids and the kids at heart!
Surf the dunes like a pro on a sandboard or just sit down, hang on and slide on toboggans! You’ll be given a few hints and tips to make the most out of your time on the dunes.
Little Sahara’s bike tours – the best tour on Kangaroo Island! Observe and learn about the island’s unique flora and fauna with your experienced guide. Wild koala sightings are guaranteed as you meander through the 500 year old gums before emerging out into the breathtaking landscape of the Little Sahara sand dunes! Glide along with your ultra wide low pressure tyres (and do it effortlessly if you opt for an e-bike). Riding down the dunes is an option for the thrill seekers!
Or if you’re not a thrill seeker but still want to explore and learn about this beautiful place, a personalised walking tour could be for you!
Guided tours and hire periods are 2 hours, with full day or multi day packages also available.
Tags
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
- Visitor Information Centre
- SA – Tourism Kangaroo Island
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