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Explore Kangaroo Island’s Wildlife and Wonders: A Coastal Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers - Penneshaw

Explore Kangaroo Island’s Wildlife and Wonders: A Coastal Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

Penneshawmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6–7 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be in good physical shape to manage walking around 900 meters on uneven boardwalks and stair climbs.

Overview

Discover the wild wonders of Kangaroo Island on a tailored shore excursion for cruise passengers. Experience sea lions, Remarkable Rocks, and more with local guides in an intimate small group setting.

Penneshaw, South Australia

Kangaroo Island Shore Excursion - Scenic Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers Only

7 hrs | Cruise Ship Days Only | 08:30-9:00am Start

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About This Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on Kangaroo Island, where you'll witness seals in their natural habitat and explore the stunning Flinders Chase National Park. With a small group and a passionate local guide, enjoy personalized storytelling, wildlife spotting, and breathtaking landscapes, all while savoring a delicious packed lunch.

Discover Kangaroo Island, and it's local wildlife. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park and watch the seals frolicking in their natural habitat. Make our way to Flinders Chase and see the iconic Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch before heading back to Penneshaw.

Rates

Adult: (Aged 15 years and over) $209 Child: (Ages 3-14 yrs old) $119

When booking, if you choose to pay a deposit rather than the full amount, an invoice will be sent to your email with a payment link. Full payment is required 7 days prior to travel.

Duration

7 hrs

About

​Tour includes

  • Boardwalk Entrance where you can view the wild Australian Sea Lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park (If time permits) Please note that this requires medium fitness as the boardwalk is approx. 900 metres long.
  • Remarkable Rocks & Admirals Arch which includes roughly 20 stairs
  • Air conditioned transport
  • Only available for Cruise Ship Passengers
  • Small, Intimate & Personal with only up to 22 passengers (can be up to 52 on large cruise ships)
  • Local Guide
  • Pick up and drop off at the Cruise Ship Terminal
  • Packed Lunch included

​This tour runs on cruise dates only. Please also note that if your cruise ship requires us back before 4pm, sometimes we may have to alter the itinerary.

Additional Information

For Cruise Ship Passengers Only

The maximum number of passengers in a tour is 24.

We do receive an email from the Cruise Ship 24 hours prior to the ship arriving, notifying us of the times of the 1st and last tender and we work in with that. We aim to depart 1 hour to 1.5 hours after the 1st tender. If the last tender is 5:00pm then we have you back by 4:30pm. If it's 5:30pm, we aim to be back by 5:00pm but most of the time we are back by 4:30pm.

There will also be information staff there to help assist any that need to be pointed in the right direction. Please try and be on a tender as early as possible as we do have a deadline with departure times as per below:

Scenic Tour - 08:30am - 09:30am. - (Times may vary depending on time of first and last tenders coming across from Cruise Ship) We aim to depart 1 hour from the time of the 1st tender.

Please also note that if your cruise ship is arriving late and leaving early, we will have to alter the itinerary. We may not be able to get all the way out to Flinders Chase and may do Seal Bay, Emu Bay, and Kingscote instead.

When booking a tour through Kangaroo Island Trails website, full payment is required at time of booking. Cancellation of a booking will incur the following fees:

Less than 7 days before departure – 50% of total cost

Within 24 hours of departure – 100% of total cost

If joining one of our Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Tours, it is the sole responsibilty of each individual to ensure they have travel insurance that covers cancellation fees of tours. If your cruise ship does not dock or tender and notice is given within that 24 hour period, our tours are non-refundable. You will be given a 50% credit to be used towards another tour at a later date and a letter for a travel insurance claim. A lot of expenses are incurred within this period for us and we have to prepay services that are non refundable such as bringing buses over from Adelaide, which is only done for cruise ship tours, catering for lunches, ferry costs, and wages. We try and keep our tour cost as low as possible and realise that we are a lot cheaper than booking a tour directly with your cruise, but there is a small risk in doing so. We understand that when a cruise ship does not dock, it is out of the travellers control, likewise, it is out of our control and we have NOT cancelled the tour and you are viewed as a NO SHOW. Please make sure you are covered and have travel insurance. Kangaroo Island Trails is NOT liable for your financial loss if you choose not to have travel insurance.

Please compare travel insurance policies as some will cover cancellation costs due to severe weather, while others may not, also please check the excess. If you purchase the Cruise Ship companies travel insurance, they will NOT cover external tours. Covermore Travel Insurance for Cruising - Australian Waters, does cover tour cancellation fees due to severe weather, it also has an inbound policy for non Australian residents.

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes

The boardwalk at Seal Bay and trails around Flinders Chase require moderate walking with some stairs.

Bring sun protection

Kangaroo Island’s open coastal areas offer little shade; a hat and sunscreen are must-haves.

Pack light layers

Weather can change quickly along the coast; dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the day.

Carry a camera with zoom

Wildlife such as sea lions and koalas can be spotted from a distance; a zoom lens helps capture detailed photos.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Australian sea lions
  • Koalas

History

Flinders Chase National Park was established in 1919, preserving unique geology and native Australian wildlife.

Conservation

Kangaroo Island emphasizes eco-tourism and habitat protection, with strict guidelines to minimize visitor impact on sensitive sites.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Provides support and comfort for walking on boardwalks and trails.

Hat

Essential

Protects from strong sun exposure along the coast.

summer specific

Layered clothing

Essential

Accommodates changing weather conditions.

all specific

Camera or smartphone with zoom capability

Helps capture wildlife and scenic landscapes from distance.