Top Kangaroo Island Outdoor Activities

Zip along dirt tracks, splash through muddy trails and venture off-road on this exhilarating quad bike tour of Kangaroo Island. See the rugged Aussie bushlands from the back of your easy-to-drive ATV as you follow your guide on one of four different itineraries ranging from 1.5 hours to 3 hours Choose to visit pristine beaches and spectacular viewpoints; challenge yourself on sand and gravel tracks; or soak up the scenery on a sunset tour.  Best of all: there’s no experience or license necessary so the whole family can take part.

Discover the enchanting nocturnal world of Kangaroo Island on this thrilling after-dark adventure. Follow your guide on a 4WD safari and spot tammar wallabies, brush-tailed possums, and western grey kangaroos in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you might even spy boobook owls or echidnas.

Explore Kangaroo Island without the stress of planning on a full day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your Kingscote accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s diverse wildlife, which many travelers find easy to miss without a trained eye. The day’s itinerary includes seal watching at Seal Bay, lunch at Flinders Chase National Park, and photo opportunities at Admirals Arch.

Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with wild kangaroos, koalas, and fur seals in their natural environment on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island’s best bits. Hop aboard a 4WD for a custom-made itinerary, taking in highlights like Seal Bay, Cape Willoughby, and Dudley Peninsula. This small-group tour has a participant limit to ensure a personalized experience.

Paddle your way around Kangaroo Island on this 4-hour self-guided kayaking tour. After picking up your single or double kayaks, set out along the Harriet River for a leisurely cruise around Vivonne Bay. Leave the crowds behind as you glide past dense forests and sandy beaches, and keep a lookout for colorful birds and koalas in the trees. 

When your cruise ship docks in Kingscote or Penneshaw, take a full-day shore excursion that shows you the best of Kangaroo Island’s local food and wine producers. Follow the Penneshaw coast to picturesque Pennington Bay, where you might spot dolphins and whales from the beach. Then stop at a number of local farms and shops to sample their goods, including a wine tasting with cheese platter, eucalyptus oil products, honey, cheese and yogurt from a local dairy, and a lavender farm where you nibble scones served with tea or coffee.

Add a water adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a snorkeling tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove Marina. Going with a guide ensures you visit the best locations for viewing wildlife, from long-nosed seals to dolphins. In addition to live commentary about the area’s animals and ongoing conservation efforts, your guide provides wetsuits, snorkeling equipment, and sunscreen, ensuring a safe and comfortable trip.

Kangaroo Island has one of the best drink and food scenes in South Australia, but travelers with a limited amount of time can have a hard time seeing it all in one day. This tour does just that, pairing wine tasting with visits to a eucalyptus distillery, a sheep farm, beekeeper, and more.

Add a boating adventure to your Kangaroo Island itinerary with a wildlife tour that departs daily from Christmas Cove Marina. In addition to providing live commentary about the area’s wildlife and conservation efforts, your guide ensures you spot sea creatures that are easy to miss without a trained eye. Life jackets, binoculars, and a group size capped at 12 ensure a personal and comfortable experience.

Experience the best of Kangaroo Island on a full-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from your accommodation or airport location. In addition to navigating, your guide provides commentary about the island’s landscape, as well as points out wildlife that’s easy to miss without a trained eye. Stops on the itinerary include Stokes Bay, the Cygnet River Valley, and Seal Bay Conservation Park. Morning tea and freshly-prepared lunch are included.

Visit parts of Kangaroo Island that are inaccessible any other way when you join this buggy tour of the Little Sahara dunes. With a guide and a small group of adventure-loving travelers you’ll spend two hours riding through wild, beautiful parts of the island. See ancient gum trees, spot koalas in the wild, be amazed by the rugged cliffs and coastline, and visit a pristine secluded beach.

The Flinders Chase National Park lies along the western tip of Kangaroo Island and is home to some of the island’s most memorable landmarks. On this full-day tour, visit the sea lion colony of Cape du Couedic, admire views of the Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, and look out for wild kangaroos in the Kelly Hill Conservation Park.

Explore more of Kangaroo Island than you could on foot when you tour on the back of a fat electric bike. You can cover more ground than when riding a regular bike, and get less tired. Save your energy for admiring the views. Ride easily over sand dunes and other challenging terrain. Look out for many species of birds, as well as koalas in the wild.

On Kangaroo Island and looking for something to do? This full-day guided tour takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, Vivonne Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch among other spots to see native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, goannas, echidnas, long-nosed fur seals and more.

The Little Sahara inland desert and sand dunes are one of the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island, and sledding down the dunes is a popular activity for visitors to the island. With this toboggan rental, enjoy up to two hours of sand-boarding fun, climbing up dunes as high as 230 feet (70 meters) and sliding down. This activity is self-guided, so you can set your own pace and choose between a range of sand dune heights and steepness.

Immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness of the Flinders Chase National Park on this full-day tour of Kangaroo Island. Keep your camera close by as you spot dramatic landmarks like Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks; follow the Hanson Bay Koala Walk; and spy kangaroos, wallabies and fur seals in their natural habitats. Set out in search of colorful birds like the Rainbow Lorikeet, then watch the sunset over the Grassdale Conservation Park. This small-group tour is limited to 6 people for a personalized experience.

Experience the beauty of Kangaroo Island first hand as your guide leads you past the dunes of Little Sahara and then on into the surrounding bushland. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a 2-hour walk around Little Sahara while you discover the wonder and beauty of nature’s playground. Gain an in-depth understanding of all the site and sounds of this unique area as your experienced guide shares knowledge with you. Walk away feeling like you made a connection with the natural world and Kangaroo Island.

Explore the diverse scenery and wildlife of Kangaroo Island on this convenient, two-day, personalized small-group tour (maximum of six passengers). Australian wildlife is unique, but it can be difficult to spot without an expert guide. On this trip, you’ll have the chance to see kangaroos, koalas, cockatoos, and many other incredible animals. You'll also have the chance to observe sea lions on the beach and visit the Dudley Penisula Lighthouse. Morning and afternoon tea is included, with an optional BBQ lunch.

If you can ride a bike, you’ll love this tour! Ride along riverbanks where we guarantee you’ll see koalas in the massive gum trees that are up to 500 years old. Learn about the native bush foods, flora and fauna along the way. Cruise through the incredible landscape of Little Sahara's sand dunes; with the low pressure fat tyres the bikes float easily across the sand. Your tour is adapted to your riding style and fitness level. Electric Fatbike upgrade available, see more with less effort and let the bike do the work.

Explore the magnificant East End of Kangaroo Island with one of Australia's leading tour operators, Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Since 1986, Exceptional Kangaroo Island have been offering small group and private luxury touring experiences on Kangaroo Island. We promise good food, good wine and wildlife in the wild. This tour is available as a private charter - please contact us if you would like to make a private enquiry.

Let one of our expert local guides take you behind-the-scenes to discover the best of Kangaroo Island produce. Learn about the rich history of Kangaroo Island's local producers.

There’s more to Kangaroo Island than wildlife and this all-inclusive food and wine tour lets you make the most of the island’s produce, with a professional as your designated driver. Sample Kangaroo Island cider, wines, spirits and liqueurs at artisan producers, enjoy a fresh and flavorsome lunch at Cactus Café, and discover local honeys and eucalyptus products. Numbers are capped at just six travelers, ensuring a personalized experience.

Experience all that is our Electric Bike Tour but at magical golden hour, when no one else has access to the dunes and wildlife become more active! If you can ride a bike, you’ll love this exclusive-access tour! Ride along riverbanks listening to birds and spotting koalas in the beautiful gum trees that are up to 500 years old. Learn about native bush foods, flora and fauna from your guide along the way, then finish off cruising across the incredible landscape of Little Sahara’s inland sand dunes in the final rays of daylight. With a combination of 7 gears and 5 levels of electric assistance you can easily climb hills, gain speed, and float across the sand. During your tour take the time to capture stunning photos of the amazing landscapes and native Australian wildlife that you see in the warm evening glow. This small group tour only runs once a day so be sure to secure your spot!

Travel in our comfortable 4WD to visit Flinders Chase National Park, take a stroll to observe Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks, look for koalas and wallabies, enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch in the bush, and have a nice cup of coffee watching the kangaroos at sunset at Grassdale Conservation Park ... this is what you can do and much more! You will have an experienced tour guide all for your group (max 6 passengers) and with his/hers experience you will be able to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat and the beauties of Kangaroo Island.