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Enjoy an abundance of wildlife, sculpted rock landscapes and dramatic coastlines on the five-day walking holiday through Kangaroo Island. Stay at historic lighthouse accommodation in Flinders Chase National Park and enjoy the amazing array of wildlife on the island including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, goannas, sea lions, fur seals and a myriad of bird life.
Visit the Remarkable Rocks at sunset, take a tour to see the gorgeous and playful sea lions at Seal Bay, admire magnificent Admirals arch and watch Australian and New Zealand fur seals frolicking in the rock pools below. Head underground and see the beautiful underground Kelly Hills Caves and marvel at the turquoise blue waters.
Your time away on Kangaroo Island allows you to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural environment enjoying excellent accommodation and delicious ...
Your time away on Kangaroo Island allows you to experience the beauty and wonder of the natural environment enjoying excellent accommodation and delicious meals.
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Approx. 5 km, 2 hours walking, Easy Grade
Depart central Adelaide at 6:30am.
Depart central Adelaide at 6.30am. Trip to Cape Jervis – board Sealink Ferry for a 9am departure. The trip is a scenic 45-minute crossing, crossing the so-called Backstairs Passage, across to Penneshaw and Kangaroo Island.
Mid-morning we walk from Penneshaw, discovering historic features along the beach on the way to the Ironstone Hill Hike in the Baudin Conservation Park. This walk follows the historic Bullock Track towards Cape Willoughby and leads to Ironstone Hill, overlooking a magnificent coastal vista and revealing some of the area’s farming heritage.
In the afternoon, we head to the south-east corner of the island, where a short walk around the Cape Willoughby Lightstation will reward us with magnificent seascapes and more history at South Australia’s oldest lighthouse. Then it’s off to our accommodation at American River settlement, for pre-dinner nibbles and a delicious two-course dinner prepared by your guides.
Approx. 7 km, 2 hours walking, Easy Grade
After breakfast and lunch making we take a short drive to Prospect Hill, where a nice heart-starter rewards us with sweeping views of the inlets, forests and dunes of the narrowest part of the island. Then it’s off to Murray Lagoon in the centre of the island, where the Curley Creek, Bald Hill and Timber Creek Walks allows us to experience tea-tree wetlands and a great variety of birdlife on the waters.
Next up we drive to Seal Bay for a tour with local park rangers to see the Sea Lion colony up close. Seal Bay is home to the third largest population of one of the world’s rarest marine mammals – the Australian Sea Lion. Here we walk down onto the beach and witness Sea Lions in their natural habitat providing an amazing experience.
Upon returning to American River you will have a chanced to relax or take yourself on the history trail winding its way through the town area (5km), in time for our next nibbles and dinner, prepared with aplomb by your guides.
At present, Flinders Chase National Park is closed for all but the Remarkables rock formations. These iconic sculpted granite outcrops are surely unmissable, so we will make a day of driving to the far end of the island. We will firstly drive towards Cape Borda lighthouse, and witness the amazing views from the island’s highest cliffs at Harvey’s Return. Continuing along the West End Highway, we will be skirting the Park, as well as large tracts of farmland recovering from the 2020 fires. In the Cape du Coedic lighthouse area we will explore as much of the Remarkables, Admirals Arch and the lighthouse environs as restoration efforts allow. The return along South Coast Road passes the tiny settlement of Vivonne Bay, also drastically affected by the fires, before a stop to experience “Little Sahara” – 2 square kilometres of sand dunes, up to 70m high. A walk through the dunes will be a great leg stretch.
On the way back we can stop at a winery or two to sample some of the island’s fine wines, and perhaps select a bottle or two to have with tonight’s meal - two courses prepared by guides.
Approx. 8km walking, Easy Grade
After breakfast and lunch making we take a short morning walk to the ruins of a fish cannery on the foreshore, returning for morning tea at our accommodation. Then we will take the oneway Independence Walk south of the township, continuing on by vehicle to Beyeria Conservation Park. Here a short circuit walk will reveal the incredibly rich mallee vegetation community, showcasing some of KI’s rare endemic plants. Then it’s off to Kingscote, the island’s biggest town.
Lunch will be on the grounds of the Island Beehive, where we can take a tour of the honey-making processes and observe an active beehive. Then a stroll through the Reeve’s Point Historic Site will inform us of the interesting story behind South Australia’s first settlement, pre-dating Adelaide.
Following the North Coast road winding amongst farmland and headlands, we can pull in to a beach or two for a toe-dip (or something more serious if the weather is favourable), before heading back to Kingscote. Here there will be time for a ramble through the harbour area with its basking seals before we enjoy a pub-style meal together at the Ozone Hotel (fabulous bay views as the sun sets).
Approx. 4 km, 2 hour walking, Easy Grade
After breakfast and lunch making we pack up and depart our accommodation. We take a morning ferry trip from Penneshaw back to the mainland and continue on to our last walk for the tour – The Goondooloo Ridge Walk. We take this short walk along a stunning section of the Deep Creek Conservation Park. The views overlooking the Southern Ocean are vast and the track itself is easy. The park is the largest remaining block of wildlife habitat on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is home to an array of native wildlife. Look out for western grey kangaroos, short-beaked echidnas or some of the 100 bird species that can easily be heard or spotted when walking in the park. The walking trail provides spectacular views of the Backstairs Passage, Cape Willoughby Lighthouse and beyond, on Kangaroo Island and the rugged Deep Creek Valley.
Approx. 4.30 drop off to Adelaide airport and a 5pm return to The Chifley Hotel in Adelaide. For guest flying out of Adelaide – please book flights from 6.30pm.
* This itinerary is provided as an example only - prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation.
Please contact us for group bookings or private departures.
- The departure point is Adelaide SA- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to AdelaidePrivate road & charter flight transfers can be arranged for you. Contact us for your bespoke transfer arrangements.
Day 1: Approximately 5 km, 2 hours walkingDay 2: Approximately 7 km, 2 hours walkingDay 3: Sightseeing, No WalkDay 4: Approximately 8 km, 3 hours walkingDay 5: Approximately 4 km, 2 hours walking
A destination for all seasons, Kangaroo Island’s climate is as dynamic as the scenery – from season to season the Island yields fresh perspectives. The Mediterranean climate produces warm summers and temperate winters. Daytime temperatures range from 25-35°C in summer to 14-18°C in winter. More details of monthly climate statistics for Kangaroo Island
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The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.