The 15 Best Kangaroo Island Tours

1.Kangaroo Island Quad Bike (ATV) Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · from $141Our pick

At Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action in Vivonne Bay, you ride your own quad bike across bush tracks, sandy corners, rocks, mud, and beach country. Guides such as Fox, Juan, Dave, MJ, and Jordan provide safety gear, practice, and local stories. Tours last about two hours, suit first-time riders, and have a maximum of six people.

“An awesome afternoon exploring the surrounds with the friendliest welcoming tour guide Tom! Expert advice and lots of encouragement for first time quad riders which made the ride so much fun.”

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2.Kangaroo Island Full Day Experience by Ferry Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,202 reviews · 16 hours · from $267

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry for a full day of wildlife and coastal scenery. You’ll visit Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and a wildlife park, with a two-course lunch included. Guides such as Richard, Jo, Hamish, and Scott add local stories, though the 16-hour schedule demands stamina.

“It was the best tour I had! It was a long activity but very worth it- well time-managed and I learned so much about Kangaroo Island in one day. Richard our tour guide was awesome- told every interesting fact/back stories there is to help you understand how things came about: history, flora and fauna, magma formation- love the details that he puts to it. Lunch was very refreshing and tastes really well, it was a treat to be honest. I highly recommend this tour to those who want to experience Kangaroo island but do have enough time to do it - very worth it!”

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3.Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · from $271

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry, then tour Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. You’ll walk near sea lions, see fur seals, feed kangaroos, and meet koalas. Guides such as Richard, Scott, Joanne, and Dani add local stories to this long but rewarding day.

“Fantastic day out to see the sights. Long day but well worth it. Ferry service to bus connections all run smoothly. A well oiled machine!”

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4.Kangaroo Island 75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 607 reviews · from $63

Set out from Christmas Cove for a 75-minute coastal safari with live commentary from the Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari crew. Watch for bottlenose dolphins, seals, sea birds, white-bellied sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, and winter whales. Life jackets, spray jackets, sunscreen, and baby harnesses are supplied.

“Seeing the dolphins throughout the tour was fantastic. The boat also felt very safe. Organizers were wonderful with their commentary as well as finding the dolphins. Seals were fewer in number and mainly sunning themselves on the rocks. The coastline is also so beautiful.”

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5.Swim with Dolphins/Seals/Coastal Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $139

Meet at Penneshaw’s Kangaroo Island Information Stop, get fitted with a wetsuit and snorkel gear, then head out from Christmas Cove Marina. Your guide searches for wild dolphins and long-nosed seals, choosing the best available wildlife encounter on the day. Expect cold water, changing conditions, and a group of no more than 20 people.

“Was a great experience. We got to swim with a lot of dolphins and seals. The guides were both very knowledgeable, accomodating and fun. 100% recommend to give it a shot!”

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6.75-Minute Coastal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 181 reviews · 1h 15m · from $62Best value

Join Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari at Christmas Cove Marina for a 75-minute boat ride along Kangaroo Island’s rugged coast. Your English-speaking skipper points out dolphins, seals, sea eagles, seabirds, coastal rocks and local history. Jackets and life jackets are supplied, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“The ocean safari tour was amazing, we've seen plenty of dolphins playing in the water and some seals chilling on the rocks. Illija the boat captain was very friendly and had answers to all our questions. Strongly recommended.”

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7.Dolphin, Seal, and Swimming Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $138

Join Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari for a two-hour search for wild dolphins, fur seals, sea lions, and whales. Guides including Michael, Bonnie, Elijah, Jason, and Ilija have led friendly, informative outings. You can swim in cold open water or stay aboard, with wetsuits, snorkel gear, safety equipment, and a hot shower supplied.

“We got to see so many dolphins and seals! Even a couple of baby dolphins! Both in and out of the water. Also, a great way to learn about the creatures as we go. A very fun experience!!”

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8.Scenic, Nature & Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 510 - 570 minutes · from $282

Spend 8.5 to 9.5 hours exploring Kangaroo Island with an English-speaking local guide. See Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Vivonne Bay, and Weirs Cove, while looking for koalas, kangaroos, fur seals, echidnas, and birds. Guides such as Nikki, Lutz, Philip, and Franck are known for sharp animal-spotting skills and lively island stories.

“Pete & Joel were very knowledgeable, informative and humorous. Their personal knowledge of the island assured we went to all the best locations, and didn't miss a thing. We highly recommend the experience 👍”

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9.Penneshaw: Shore Excursion Kangaroo Island Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

Spend seven hours crossing Kangaroo Island with a local English-speaking guide, visiting Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and Cape du Couedic. Small groups of up to 21 ride in an air-conditioned bus, with lunch and water included. Guides such as Pete, Nikki, Lutz, and Cheryl are praised for lively island commentary and careful cruise timing.

“Excellent tour to have all the key points visited in one day time. Nikki was an awesome tour guide. Highly recommended.”

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10.3-Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour with Camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 3 days · from $538

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by SeaLink ferry, then explore Seal Bay, Flinders Chase, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Cape Willoughby, Stokes Bay, and more. You will camp in a swag at Happiness campsite, eat included meals, taste honey and wine, and travel with an English-speaking guide in a small group of up to 20.

“The tour was great value for money and fit so much in over the few days! I felt like we saw so much of what Kangaroo Island has to offer and got to experience some of the beautiful wildlife and nature views, as well as local produce and experiences. Can’t recommend this tour more!”

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11.2 day Ultimate Kangaroo Island with return ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $574

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry for two busy days of wildlife, national parks, food, and wine. You will walk near wild sea lions at Seal Bay, visit Flinders Chase, feed kangaroos, handle raptors at Raptor Domain, and sample honey, eucalyptus products, and wine. Guides such as Hamish, Dani, Will, and Adam add local stories along the way.

“This is a very full itinerary trip, there are many many things to enjoy n see, though the price is high, but I think it is worth. Especially Hamish is a good driver and guide, sharing a lot of information about KI.”

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12.Kangaroo Island Sip and See Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 71 reviews · 16 hours · from $275

Spend 16 hours traveling from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry. Your English-speaking driver-guide leads you to Raptor Domain, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, Clifford’s Honey Farm, and False Cape Wines, with a two-course lunch, tastings, and time for dinner at your own cost.

“I really enjoyed the wine tasting, meal and visit to the various places along the way (excluding the raptor show, not really my thing). The only thing which let the experience down was the weather, no fault of the tour.”

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13.Kangaroo Island Epic 2-Day Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 days · from $538

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island with guides such as Jordan, Aaron, James, David, or Peter. You’ll see koalas, kangaroos, fur seals, sea lions, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Seal Bay, and Little Sahara, with ferry travel, local food, a barbecue, and bell-tent accommodation included.

“It was an unforgettable experience. Our guide Jordan showed us the most beautiful parts of Kangaroo Island. He took great care of all the guests and told us a lot about nature and history. Our highlight was the guided tour to see the sea lions. It was great to see them up close.”

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14.Kangaroo Island 2-Day Wildlife Adventure Small Group tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island with a guide such as Aaron, Jordan, James, or Peter, depending on the departure. You’ll see koalas, kangaroos, sea lions, beaches, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, and Little Sahara, with ferry transfers, meals, park fees, and an overnight stay included.

“I joined this 2 day KI tour with the guide Peter. He is such a great and nice guy with great knowledge of the island. The tour covered most of the beautiful spots on the island with sufficient time! The glamping experience was really fun. Also had some fresh oysters at the end of the tour - amazing!”

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15.One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · from $279

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island by coach and ferry for a long but varied day. You’ll see free-flying birds of prey at Raptor Domain, tour Emu Ridge Eucalyptus, visit Clifford’s Honey Farm, stop at Pennington Bay, and taste wine at False Cape Wines. Guides such as KI Google Will add wildlife spotting when time allows.

“We visited the island on a one day tour, long day, pick up was 6.30am from the bus station and then drop off at 10.30pm. On the island; which was reached initially by coach to ferry terminal then foot passenger on the ferry, we visiteRead more”

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