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Wild sea lions on the sand. Dolphins off the bow. A gin distilled from botanicals that grow nowhere else. Kangaroo Island packs a lot of story into one stretch of coast, and RedBalloon has the things to do on Kangaroo Island to help you make the most of it.
Sitting off the coast of South Australia, this is one of the country’s great wildlife escapes, with more than a third of the island protected in nature reserves. You’ll find koalas in the gum trees, sea eagles overhead and some of the freshest local produce in the state. Whether you’re here for a day trip or a long weekend, there’s a Kangaroo Island experience to match.
Come face to face with marine life on a Kangaroo Island Tour with Dolphin Swim, where you’ll spot seals, ospreys and ancient fossil beds before slipping into the water with wild bottlenose dolphins. Prefer to stay dry? The Kangaroo Island 75 Minute Coastal Safari takes you along the ancient coastline in comfort, with dolphins, sea lions and birdlife along the way. Browse all our swimming with dolphins and animal experiences to plan the perfect wildlife day.
A Kangaroo Island activity also makes a brilliant gift. For a birthday, an anniversary or a treat with no occasion at all, you’re giving someone a day they’ll be talking about long after the ferry ride home.
Things to Do in Kangaroo Island
Local or visiting, here are a few of the Kangaroo Island experiences worth making room for:
Ride the dunes and bushland on the Kangaroo Island Guided Buggy Tour, spotting koalas along the riverbank before taking on Little Sahara’s sand. It’s an easy favourite from our day trips & tours range.
Raise a glass at a Premium Gin Tasting in Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery, where five distinct pours come with tonic, garnishes and a wander through the garden. Find more like it under spirit tasting & cocktail classes and wine & dine.
Turn a day out into a proper getaway with a Kangaroo Island stay. Our getaways and coastal & beach getaways cover everything from off-grid cabins to seafront escapes, so you can explore all day and settle in somewhere lovely by night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kangaroo Island and how do you get there? Kangaroo Island sits off the coast of South Australia. You can take the daily SeaLink ferry from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw, a trip of around 45 minutes, and bring your car or hire one on the island. If you’d rather fly, it’s a quick 30 minute flight from Adelaide.
What are the best things to do on Kangaroo Island? The island’s highlights lean into wildlife, coastline and local produce. Popular picks include a dolphin swim, a coastal safari, a guided buggy tour across Little Sahara, and a gin tasting at the island’s distillery. Wildlife tours and getaway stays round out most itineraries.
What are the best tours on Kangaroo Island? Guided tours are the easiest way to see the most in a short visit. The Kangaroo Island 75 Minute Coastal Safari covers the marine wildlife, while the Guided Buggy Tour gets you across bushland, coastline and sand dunes.
Where can you see wildlife on Kangaroo Island? Wildlife is everywhere here, with over a third of the island in nature reserves. You’ll spot koalas, sea lions, seals, sea eagles and ospreys across the coast and bushland. A Dolphin Swim or a coastal safari puts you closest to the marine life.
How many days do you need on Kangaroo Island? You can hit the highlights in a full day trip from Adelaide, but two to three days lets you slow down, cover more ground and add an overnight stay. Browse getaways to build in a night or two.
What are the best day trips on Kangaroo Island? Day trips work well when you pair a wildlife experience with a food or produce stop. A coastal safari or buggy tour in the morning followed by a gin tasting makes for a full, easy day. See more in day trips & tours.
What are the best things to do on Kangaroo Island with kids? Families love the buggy tour and the coastal safari, both suitable for younger travellers, with plenty of wildlife to keep everyone looking. Check age guidelines on each experience before you book.
What are the top beaches on Kangaroo Island? Vivonne Bay, Emu Bay, Stokes Bay and Pennington Bay are among the island’s best-known stretches of sand. Little Sahara’s dunes sit close to the coast too, and feature on the guided buggy tour.
What are the best places to eat on Kangaroo Island? The island is known for its seafood, honey, wine and gin. Cellar doors and cafes around Kingscote, Penneshaw and American River are good starting points for a paddock-to-plate feed.
What are the must-see attractions on Kangaroo Island? Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park are the island’s signature natural attractions, alongside its wildlife reserves and local distilleries.
Looking to Explore More of South Australia?
Once you’ve ticked off Kangaroo Island, there’s a whole state to discover. Sip your way through the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Peninsula, wander the cellar doors and villages of the Adelaide Hills, take in the rugged outback of the Flinders Ranges, or start in the capital with things to do in Adelaide. See the full range of things to do in South Australia to keep the trip going.