Top 8 Tours in Kangaroo Island

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 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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3.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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4.Small-Group Buggy Tour at Little Sahara with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $105

Join a small group of up to eight for a 1-hour-50-minute buggy ride from Vivonne Bay through gum forests, dunes and the south coast. Your guide drives while you watch for guaranteed koalas, kangaroos, birds and marine life. Helmets and goggles are supplied, and guides such as Adam, Candice and Joel add local stories along the way.

“Candice did a wonderful job. She now’s a lot about the area. My mom is 75 years old and had a great time too.”

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5.75-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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6.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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7.Half-Day Tour Guided Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 24 reviews · 5 hours · from $123

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Penneshaw to Kingscote and nearby producers with an English-speaking guide. Visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, taste Ligurian honey, enjoy a brewery tasting, see Silo Art, and stop at Pennington Bay. The tour suits cruise visitors, but it focuses more on local products and shopping than wildlife.

“We booked for a 5 hour tour and only received 4 hours”

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8.From Penneshaw: Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 7 hours · from $162

Spend seven hours exploring Kangaroo Island’s food and drink producers from Penneshaw. Sample honey, wine, gin, vodka and lavender scones, visit South Australia’s only commercial eucalyptus oil distillery, and stop at Pennington Bay for coastal views. Cruise passengers only, with guides such as Caitlin and Joel leading the day.

“Our guide Joel was excellent. We received plenty of information and it was delivered in a jovial fashion.”

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