5-Day Kangaroo Island and Eyre Peninsula Private Tour from Adelaide

Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide to Kangaroo Island

Stop At: Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
This exclusive tour starts from your Adelaide accommodation with transfers to the airport to catch your early morning flight to Kangaroo Island. Your ‘Exceptional Kangaroo Island’ guide will pick you up from the airport and share information and knowledge on this unique and pristine region.

Explore the diverse landscapes of Kangaroo Island from the Cygnet River Valley on the north coast, across the central plateau and down to the rugged South Coast. Walk quietly through tall Eucalyptus trees where koalas snooze overhead and learn about some of the unique Island plants. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring King George Whiting (local sea fish), fresh salads and fine South Australian wines in a private bush setting. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, walk amongst sea lions and watch pups nursing and playing in the surf.

At the end of the day be dropped at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner of local produce and matching wines.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge in a 4.5 star double room

Day 2: Kangaroo Island to Port Lincoln

Stop At: Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island, South Australia
It will be up early today to explore some of Kangaroo Island’s most iconic coastal scenery including those in Flinders Chase National Park. Spot many native species of wildlife today including the fur seals at Cape du Couedic. See how the wild Southern Ocean has shaped the amazing rock formations of Admirals Arch and The Remarkable Rocks. Enjoy another gourmet picnic lunch before visiting Grassdale in the heart of Kelly Hill Conservation Park and the secluded pools of the Rocky River.

As your time on Kangaroo Island comes to an end, your guide will drop you to Kingscote Airport to catch your private sunset charter flight direct to Port Lincoln.
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
Your Xplore Eyre guide will greet you and take you to the award-winning Port Lincoln Hotel where you will spend the next three nights. Learn about the exciting things ahead over a delicious evening meal and fine wine at Sarins Restaurant.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4.5 Star Double Room with ocean views at the Port Lincoln Hotel

Day 3: Port Lincoln & Surrounds

Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
After a town tour to get your bearings, its time for your first taste of ‘Australia’s Seafood Capital’, joining a ‘Seafood Lovers’ behind the scenes tour of the Fresh Fish Place. This one hour experience includes tastings of fresh Mussels, Scallops, Squid, and Coffin Bay Octopus. Following the tour, enjoy a tantalising lunch of freshly caught seafood.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Fred's Marina Cruises, 2 S Quay Blvd, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Next, it’s time to board an eco-friendly electric canal cruiser, for a cruise through the Lincoln Cove Marina waterways. Local legend Fred will share 40 years worth of knowledge of Australia’s largest commercial fishing fleet and tell a few sailors tales too.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Whalers Way, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Head out of town to explore some breathtaking coastline including a scenic drive along iconic Whalers Way.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mikkira Station, 30KM Southwest From Port Lincoln On Mikkira Lane Of Fishery Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
The last stop today is Mikkira Station, home to a wild koala population. Get up close and personal with the koalas as they eat the leaves from the many manna gum trees. After a full day of exploring we’ll settle in for dinner at award-winning Del Giorno’s. Here the restaurant owner will greet you and personally prepare a mouthwatering feast of local produce from the sea to the land matched with some Eyre Peninsula wine.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Port Lincoln Hotel

Day 4: Coffin Bay & Port Lincoln

Stop At: Coffin Bay National Park, South Australia 5607 Australia
Begin the day exploring the pristine Coffin Bay National Park. Famed for its footprint-free beaches, kangaroos and emus, here enjoy morning tea at the beautiful Yangie Bay picnic area
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Oyster Farm Tours - Coffin Bay, 100 Esplanade, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia
Next it’s time to pop on some waders and engage in the Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour. Sample the world’s most sought after oysters plucked straight out of the ocean as you sit at a semi-submerged ‘Salt Water Pavilion’.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: 1802 Oyster Bar - Coffin Bay, 61 Esplanade, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia
Craving more seafood, pop across the road to the 1802 Oyster Bar & Restaurant to feast on an incredible seafood platter, whilst taking in the views overlooking Kellidie Bay.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boston Bean Coffee Company, 122 Mortlock Terrace, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
As we mosey back down the coast towards Port Lincoln, we’ll stop at the multi-award-winning specialty coffee roasters - The Boston Bean Coffee Company. The hardest decision of the day will be deciding which amazing coffee to choose.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Line and Label, 31 Whillas Rd, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
When you thought the day couldn’t get any better, it will. Settle in for an exquisite culinary dining experience at the award-winning Line & Label Restaurant. Here you’ll enjoy signature dishes of local produce, hand-selected by the Executive Chef. Sip on a perfectly matched bottle of Peter Teakle Wine as you dine in the stylish venue overlooking the vineyard and ocean. Cheers to that.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Port Lincoln Hotel

Day 5: Port Lincoln & Surrounds (or Optional Sea Lions)

Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
This morning you have the choice between two quite different itineraries. Option one is one of the best interactive wildlife experiences in Australia, swimming with playful Australian sea lions. This half-day cruise to the crystal-clear waters of Seal Cove off Port Lincoln is an Optional Extra and at only $215 is guaranteed to be one of the best days of your life. Be amazed as the puppy dogs of the sea welcome your arrival with great excitement!

If you prefer to stay on dry land, you’ll start the day by exploring the breathtakingly beautiful Lincoln National Park. Enjoy a local produce morning tea at Stamford Hill after an invigorating climb. Visit Cape Donnington and the pristine beaches and lookouts on offer. Then it’s back to Port Lincoln for a delicious alfresco lunch at the Marina Hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Boston Bay Wines, Lincoln Hwy, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5606 Australia
No matter which option you choose in the morning, the afternoon looks like this. Visit picturesque Boston Bay Wines for tastings.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Glen-Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard, 877 Clarkes Lane Greenpatch SA, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5607 Australia
Pop into Glen Forest Tourist Park & Vineyard for up close and personal wildlife encounters and some more wine tasting.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Beer Garden Brewing Company, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Then get ready for your final taste sensation - a tasting paddle of locally brewed beers at the Eyre Peninsula’s very own boutique brewery, Beer Garden Brewing all served up with some yummy wood-fired pizza.

As we come to the end of your culinary adventure, your guide will drop you back to the airport for your 7.40pm flight to Adelaide. Your airport transfer back to your Adelaide accommodation will be organised and will have you arriving back to your hotel at approximately 9pm.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.