Small personalised group tour where you will have plenty of time to learn about the Indigenous history of Kangaroo Island, ask questions from your local guide and stop for photo opportunities.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ All entrance fees and special permits
✔ Personalised touring with expert commentary from Ngarrindjeri elder, Mark Koolmatrie
✔ Return coach and ferry transfers to Kangaroo Island
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✖ Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:
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A courtesy pick-up service will be provided from selected Adelaide CBD and Glenelg hostels and hotels, please confirm on 13 13 01 at least 48 hours prior. Otherwise, check in at 3:15pm at the Adelaide Sightseeing counter inside the Adelaide Central Bus Station, 83-85 Franklin Street, Adelaide
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Penneshaw
Host, Mark, will accompany you on a walk in Penneshaw investigating Australia bush foods and bush medicines and he will begin discussing the culturally enriched stories of sites of deep significance. The stories will be from the beginning of the Kalowinyeri (creation) unfolding the layers of history, tales, and traditions of the local tribes to the current custodians of Kangaroo Island.
2
Seal Bay Conservation Park
Your next stop will be at Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you will hear about the sealing industry through Ngarrindjeri eyes and how Pungari the seal is an ancient being and good friend of Kondoli the whale.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Vivonne Bay
A delicious two-course lunch will follow your Seal Bay Conservation Park visit. The lunch is based around the telling of the Nurrunderi story, our creator who entered the Kalowinyeri or spirit world and can be seen from Vivonne Bay.
Duration: 1.4166666666667 hours
4
Flinders Chase National Park
From here, travel to the western most part of the Island, Flinders Chase National Park. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. You will hear how Nurrunderi left this world and entered the Kalowinyeri to give the indigenous people life. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.
Duration: 1.75 hours
5
Penneshaw
You will return to Penneshaw via coach with a boxed dinner, to meet your return ferry and transfer to Adelaide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A maximum of 20people per tour
• Please advise any specific dietary or allergy information at time of booking. Requests once tour has commenced cannot be catered for
• Tour will not operate unless minimum number of 6 passengers travel. Should numbers not be met, a full refund will be provided.
• Camera supplies on Kangaroo Island are limited. Bring plenty of spare batteries for your camera or video recorder
• Please bring sunscreen, sun hat, comfortable walking shoes and casual/comfortable clothes also a warm top and a rain jacket can be required any time of year. Do not forget personal medication
