Tickets for Kangaroo Island

Description

An idyllic, remote island home to some of Australia’s most iconic and fascinating creatures, including Koalas, tropical birds and sea lions, Kangaroo Island covers 509km of pure beauty and wonder!

Located off just off the coast of Adelaide and Australia’s third largest island, Kangaroo Island is known for its dramatic, spectacular rock formations and abundance of interesting wildlife. The island is mostly known for its vast population of kangaroos, which can be seen grazing in the fields or hopping through the bush. But that is not all, as many other iconic Australian animals that call the island home include wallabies, koalas, echidnas, pelicans, penguins, and seals. 

The visitors can enjoy an array of activities on the island, such as hiking through its magnificent landscapes, biking, kayaking, sand boarding, and of course, enjoying the wildlife. The island is also known for its fresh seafood and local produce, and there are many delicious restaurants and cafes to sample the region's culinary delights. Plunge yourself in an exciting, colourful adventure in the native bushland and discover a world of wildlife and escapism! 

Animal Experiences

Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Tours

Featuring koalas, kangaroos wallabies, goannas and many other extraordinary creatures, Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary offers a diverse selection of animals for you to meet. Feed Australia’s most iconic furry creatures and get up close and personal with them! On the island itself, there are an estimated 25,000 koalas and the island is working hard to repopulate them!

Seal Bay

Experience these extraordinary creatures laze around on the beach and learn about their incredible lives. An award-winning tourist attraction, Seal Bay is not to be missed!  

Raptor Domain, Seal Bay

From the chattering kookaburras to Jedda the exquisite Wedge-tailed eagle, the Raptor Domaine offers an impressive array of feathery friends and you can meet the only ‘In-Flight’ Birds of Prey Display in South Australia.

PenneShaw Penguin Centre PenneShaw

The little penguin constantly charms the public with their adorable faces and playful temperament and there are plenty of them wondering the shores of Kangaroo Island! As an endangered species, Kangaroo Island is committed to protecting these amazing creatures.

History and Museums

Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum

Located on the Dudley Peninsula, Penneshaw Maritime and Folk Museum is a fascinating educational experience where you can learn all about maritime and folk history!  

Cape Willoughby LightStation  

Built in 1852, Cape Willoughby LightStation was the first lightstation to be built in Southern Australia and it stands tall and majestic at the edge of the island, offering incredible, panoramic views.

How to get there

Kangaroo Island is the third biggest Island in Australia and is located just off the coast of Adelaide.

Ferry

• SeaLink: you can take the SeaLink, which has two luxury, spacious ferries, that operate between Cape Jervis and Penshaw. Travel time is about 45 minutes. 
• Kangaroo Island Connect: this is the new premium fast ferry which operates between Cape Jervis and Penneshaw. There are car rentals available at all ports. 

Plane

• Regional Express Airlines: this 30 minute daily flight operates between Adelaide airport and Kangaroo Island.  
•  QantasLink : you can take flights to Kangaroo Island from Adelaide and Melbourne during December and January. They run year round from Adelaide.  

Tickets 2024

Kangaroo Island Experience Tickets

Kangaroo Island Full Day Tour from Adelaide including Lunch

Kangaroo Island Sip & See Day Tour

Kangaroo Island Full Day Tour from Adelaide including Lunch and Wine Tastings

Kangaroo Island 2 Day Tour from Adelaide including Accommodation

Useful information

Getting Around Kangaroo Island

It is recommended that you travel by car once you get to Kangaroo Island. You can either hire a car once you get there or bring your own car. There are main roads on the island or you can travel by bush.  

Guided Tours

You can enjoy guided tours of Kangaroo Island, which are of wildlife, food and drink, heritage and history, boating and fishing, cycling, bush walking and any many more guided tours! 

Accommodation

There is accommodation available on the island, please consult the website for more information.

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Featured videos

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