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Solos Only
Kangaroo Island Solo Travel Group
Set off from Adelaide to connect with the ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island where you will discover unforgettable highlights of this special Island off the coast of South Australia.
Kangaroo Island Tour & Hahndorf & McLaren Vale
Discover the history of Kangaroo Island and enjoy the incredible panorama of nature at its best. With this highlight four night stay, enjoy discovering the many varied sights and experiences.
Just some of the highlights included a guided beach walk at Seal Bay and the chance to see the beautiful wildlife including a visit to the Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit the incredible sites; Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch plus visit the unique island distillery and sample the famed Ligurian honey.
On our way back from Kangaroo Island we visit McLaren Vale including, The d'Arenberg Cube and time for your own discoveries at leisure. As a final to our visit from Adelaide we take the easy trip to the Adelaide Hills.
INCLUSIONS
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 4 dinners
SIGHTSEEING & GUIDES
- All sightseeing included as per itinerary, Kangaroo Island
- Day trip to Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills
- Visit to McLaren Vale winery region
- English-speaking Coach Captain
TRAVEL & OTHER
- Adelaide to Cape Jervis return transfers
- Return ferry from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island
- Private group touring
- Small group, not more than 18 travellers
Travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for joining this tour and is in addition to the package price.
Not included:
- Airfares (unless requested)
- Airport Transfers
- Travel insurance
- Excess baggage
- Visa fees
- Any tips or porterage at airports, hotels, drivers & local staff
- Meals and beverages not specified on itinerary
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry & medical expenses
- Incidental expenses such as taxi fares, telecommunications
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Trip Code: KI25-9
Itinerary
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ferry crossing with Kangaroo Island Sea Link
- Penneshaw Maritime & Folk Museum guided tour
- Cape Willoughby Lighthouse tour
- Flinders Chase National Park
- The amazing Remarkables Rocks
- Admirals Arch
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
- Seal Bay beach walk
- Raptor Domain, birds of prey show
- Visit the island’s gin distillery
- Honey tastings
- Visit McClaren Vale winery region
- Visit The d’Arenberg Cube, McLaren Vale
- A day tour to Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills
DAY 1
Adelaide – Kangaroo Island
After breakfast set off for Cape Jervis to meet the ferry to Kangaroo Island. Board SeaLink’s ferry the Sealion 2000 for the 45-minute crossing to Kangaroo Island.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Pick up Adelaide Hotel
- Travel by road to Cape Jervis, and ferry to Kangaroo Island
DAY 2
Kangaroo Island Discoveries
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel, then making our way to the nearby Sculpture Trail with some time to take in the sights at your leisure. From the trail onto the historic Penneshaw Maritime & Folklore Museum for a guided tour. Today, lunch is at a Kangaroo Island winery with a wine tasting.
This afternoon there’s a guided tour of Cape Willoughby Light House, the first lighthouse built in South Australia in 1852 and we take in the great scenery at Prospect Hill (the highest point on Kangaroo Island). By the end of the day, we arrive to our hotel at Kingscote for our next three nights of stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 00am Pick up KI Seafront Hotel
- Sculpture Trail – free time to walk
- Penneshaw Maritime and folklore Museum – Guided tour
- False Cape – Platter Lunch and wine tasting
- Cape Willoughby Lighthouse – Guided tour
- Prospect Hill Lookout
- 00pm approx. Drop off Aurora Ozone Hotel
DAY 3
Kangaroo Island Discoveries
We depart after breakfast for outings today at Hanson Bay Sanctuary, Flinders Chase National Park and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park.
At Hanson Bay Sanctuary there is a guided tour. This is the sanctuary where so many injured koalas were being looked after and recovering from the devastating bushfires in January 2020.
We drive to take in the natural rugged beauty of Flinders Chase National Park. A visit to the park is not complete without seeing the spectacular Remarkable Rocks. Take a walk around these huge rocks, which have been carved into many weird and wonderful shapes by the wind and the ocean spray over many centuries. We travel onto the natural land bridge that is Admirals Arch to look out for the New Zealand fur seals frolicking in the water and on the rocks, under the arch. Lunch today is at a local hotel restaurant.
This afternoon is enjoyed at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park including a guided tour. We return to our hotel by the end of the day and the evening is at leisure. Tonight, there is the option to find a local spot in Kingscote for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Flinders Chase National Park (Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch)
- Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary – guided walk
- Hotel lunch
- Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park – guided tour
- North Coast (If time and weather permits)
DAY 4
Kangaroo Island Discoveries
After breakfast, the day starts with an experience at Seal Bay. Take a beach stroll through a wild seal colony that is home to around 600 rare Australian Sea Lions. We continue our wildlife experience with a visit to Raptor Domain with an impressive Birds of Prey show, followed by a light lunch.
After lunch some experiences for the taste buds; visit the local distillery, KI Spirits a local gin distillery, and visit the Island Beehive for a taste of the island’s unique Ligurian honey and a tour. At the end of the day, return to the hotel and dinner is in house.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Seal Bay – Beach walk
- Raptor Domain – Birds of Prey Show followed by light lunch
- KI Spirits visit
- Island Beehive – tour and tasting
DAY 5
Kangaroo Island-Mclaren Vale - Adelaide
This morning we depart Kingscote for our scenic drive to Penneshaw to meet the Sealink Ferry back to the mainland at Cape Jervis.
Upon arrival at Cape Jervis we disembark and transfer to McLaren Vale in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula wine growing region, and also the location of the renowned building, The d’Arenberg Cube. We enjoy lunch together in Mclaren Vale. In the afternoon we make our to Adelaide and are dropped off at the group hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
SNAPSHOT – WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- One way ferry crossing with Kangaroo Island SeaLink - Penneshaw to Cape Jervis
- Visit The d’Arenberg Cube
- McLaren Vale lunch
- Return to Adelaide/hotel drop off
SPECIAL NOTES
At the end of the day, return to hotel touring services and services of your Coach Captain come to an end.
DAY 7
Adelaide - Hahndorf
An easy paced day with a visit to the Adelaide Hills. In the afternoon back to our hotel by 4PM.
Meals: Breakfast
Itineraries are subject to change, due to circumstances outside of our control. If there is any itinerary change prior to departure of significance we aim to inform you prior to travel. Itinerary changes while on tour will be informed by your tour leader/guide while on tour.
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ACCOMMODATION
HOTELS
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Destination |
Hotel Name |
Nights |
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Adelaide |
1 |
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Kangaroo Island (Penneshaw) |
1 |
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Kangaroo Island (Kingscote) |
3 |
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Adelaide |
1 |
Hotels may be subject to change, due to circumstances outside of our control. Should this occur, a hotel of a similar standard will be provided.
Ibis Adelaide, Superior room (queen)
Hotel Indigo Adelaide Market, restaurant & bar
HOTEL DESCRIPTIONS
IBIS, ADELAIDE
Staying in Superior rooms at the Ibis Adelaide. The hotel is located in the heart of the CBD the hotel's 311 rooms comprise of the latest Samsung television technology and views over the Adelaide Hills. The restaurant and bar spill out onto balconies that overhang Grenfell Street and share the floor with restaurant and conference facilities. The indoor gym comprises of Technogym equipment and WiFi is located throughout the hotel. The Deluxe Corner room is the most sought after room with 270 degree views overlooking the city of Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills. The room features floor to ceiling windows across two sides of the room to enhance the spectacular views. Ibis Adelaide is adjacent to Rundle Mall and the Adelaide Oval, Casino, and Convention Centre are within walking distance.
KI SEAFRONT HOTEL, KANGAROO ISLAND
The Seafront is perfectly situated in Penneshaw - Gateway to Kangaroo Island, and overlooks the magnificent Backstairs Passage. Kangaroo Island is totally unspoiled with white beaches, stunning coastlines and home to an abundance of wildlife. If you're looking for four-star accommodation in an idyllic setting, this is surely the place, located on the Esplanade just 300 metres from the Sealink Ferry Terminal.
AURORA OZONE HOTEL, KANGAROO ISLAND
A truly unique location, set along the foreshore of one of South Australia’s most pristine coastline with stunning views overlooking Nepean Bay from their Zone Restaurant.
Note: Some twin share rooms may have single beds.
Hotel descriptions are taken from the hotel website and edited to suit our page.
If we have confirmation of hotel Wi-Fi inclusion we state it above. However if Wi-Fi is not stated it does not mean that a hotel is without Wi-Fi. Most hotels have Wi-Free; free or otherwise for a service fee. Our inclusion of free Wi-Fi above is not a guarantee as this can change without notice due to telco service interruptions or changes to hotel policy.
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GETTING THERE
Starts In:
Ends In:
Starts in: Adelaide, South Australia
Ends In: Adelaide, South Australia
First Day Information
Make your own arrangements to arrive to the group hotel. Pre dinner drinks at 6.30PM followed by dinner at 7PM. We recommend booking flights that arrive to Adelaide prior to 4:30PM.
Final Day Information
There are no tour excursions on the final day. An airport transfer is included to meet your departure flight.
Closest Airport
Start: Adelaide
End: Adelaide
Hotel Check In/Out Times
Consider the hotel check in time on arrival and the hotel check out time on departure. If you arrive prior to the check in time, the hotel will store your luggage until the check in time and can also store your luggage until you are ready to depart for your onward journey.
AUSTRALIA
Hotel check in: most hotels have check in from 2PM or 3PM
Hotel check out: most hotels require check out by 10AM or 11AM.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
By own arrangement
FLIGHT INFORMATION
As an Australian travel company we can provide flight assistance for flights originating from Australia. If joining the tour from outside Australia we recommend making your own flight arrangements or to use the service of a travel advisor located within your country of residence for access to best fares.
DETAILS
Read on for other key trip information that you should know before you decide on joining the group.
TRIP AVAILABILITY
If this trip seems right for you then we encourage you to book early and secure your place with a deposit. Tour space is limited. Also, many services on this tour must be booked well in advance. To ensure your place, please check trip availability at your earliest convenience.
FELLOW TRAVELLERS
You will enjoy this group experience with a maximum of 18 travellers. This is a Solos Only tour (couple free). You are welcome to join with a friend, but couples do not join this tour.
THE PACE [2 out of 5]
This a private, small group tour that is led by your coach captain. The tour is suitable for travellers of average fitness or above. Although there are no demanding physical requirements it’s a busy tour that covers a lot in a short amount of time.
Travellers of 75 years or over will be required to return a Fit to Travel form that is completed by their doctor.
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Fit to Travel Holiday Requirements
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ABOUT THE MEALS
It’s regular that our trips include welcome dinners and farewell dinners for our groups. In addition, we include other group dining experiences to ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefit of travelling and dining as a group. There’s nothing better than to share a meal with new friends and discuss the day’s adventures.
Breakfast
Expect buffet style at the hotels
Lunch and Dinner
Expect a variety; it may be shared platters or set menus for lunches and for dinners expect mostly set menus.
COACH CAPTAIN
This is a private group tour with a Coach Captain, leading the group. The trip suits an independent style traveller, content with travelling without the additional services of a tour escort. There are 2 Coach Captains; one for the mainland touring and another Coach Captain for touring on Kangaroo Island.
Your driver-guide will give direction on daily meeting times.
The role of your Coach Captain is to lead the group, take charge of all the trip logistics on tour, and of course, make sure the trip runs as smoothly as possible so ultimately you have the best possible experience. From time to time, as is the nature of travel, ‘hiccups’ can occur, such as unexpected delays to due to traffic congestion, unexpected weather conditions that make a change of plans necessary, and many other things that go hand in hand with travel. In these circumstances your group leader will do their utmost to make the best possible alternative plans – please be ready to accept that these situations are out of the control of anyone and trust in your group leader to assist as best as possible.
TRANSPORT
Sealink operates two large ocean-going ferries between mainland South Australia and Kangaroo Island, which you will take to/from Cape Jervis. This is not a private service.
Land touring is by a private comfortable air conditioned coach. The coach size will be determined by the group size. Depending on the group size we use either a mini coach (11 seater), small coach (19 seater), or a medium coach (33 seater)
LUGGAGE INFORMATION AND RESTRICTIONS
When taking the ferry across to Kangaroo Island, tour group members should be able to lift their own luggage to load and unload onto a luggage van onboard the ferry.
1 piece of checked luggage is permitted with a maximum of 20 kilograms. For airline luggage restrictions refer to your ticket details. Please note that the maximum luggage weight for touring may be less than the airline maximum limit.