Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

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Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

5 Days Starting and ending in Adelaide, Australia

Visiting: Adelaide, Warriparinga Wetlands, Cape Jervis, Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island National Park Visitors Centre, Snake Lagoon, Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, Wiers Cove, Remarkable Rocks

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

PJXW

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-99

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2435 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 22-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Hike the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail" tour in Australia. This journey begins in Adelaide, where you'll meet your fellow explorers and a knowledgeable local guide. Traverse the stunning landscapes of Kangaroo Island, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including seals, wallabies, and dolphins. Discover the island's iconic landmarks, such as the Remarkable Rocks and Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, while learning about the area's rich cultural history from a local Aboriginal guide. Experience the island's remarkable ecological recovery following the 2019 fires, with vibrant flora and fauna flourishing once more. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including a hotel stay and cabin lodgings with shared facilities, as you explore the island's breathtaking coastal and inland trails. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure, making it an ideal escape for those seeking to reconnect with the great outdoors.

Highlights

  • Get active and reconnect with nature on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail with an expert local leader.

  • Look out for local wildlife, including seals at Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, wallabies, dolphins, and kangaroos.

  • Explore Remarkable Rocks, a landmark carved by the sea and wind over 500 million years.

  • Meet a local Aboriginal guide and learn about the cultural significance of the Warriparinga wetlands.

  • Discover the Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, built between 1906 and 1909.

  • Marvel at the island's ecological recovery, particularly the local orchids, after the 2019 fires.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island

Location: Adelaide, Warriparinga Wetlands, Cape Jervis, Kangaroo Island

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Welcome to Adelaide! Or Tandanya in the language of The Kaurna people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Adelaide is now located. This morning, you’ll meet your fellow adventurers and local leader at 8 am, then hit the road to Cape Jervis. Along the way, visit the Warriparinga Wetlands to learn about the cultural significance of this area and the Kaurna people from a local Aboriginal guide. Continue to Cape Jervis to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. When you arrive, strap on your walking shoes and take to the South Australian tracks. After your first walk of the trip, you’ll settle into your Kangaroo Island accommodation and join your newfound travel companions for a welcome dinner, where you’ll get to know one another and toast to the epic adventure ahead.

Day 2: Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island, Kangaroo Island National Park Visitors Centre, Snake Lagoon

Accommodation: Cabin (with shared facilities)

Accommodation Name: Cabin (with shared facilities)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, it’s time to drive to the Kangaroo Island wilderness trailhead to get started on today’s walk. There'll be time to explore the Kangaroo Island National Park Visitors Centre where you’ll learn more about the history and wilderness of this area before you take to the track. This first section of the wilderness trail leads to Snake Lagoon and you’ll pass through forest and coastal vegetation along the way. Look out for kangaroos and echidnas as well as interesting plant species during your walk. You can recharge this afternoon as you settle into your new accommodation – your home for the next three nights.

Day 3: Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island, Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, Wiers Cove, Remarkable Rocks

Accommodation: Cabin (with shared facilities)

Accommodation Name: Cabin (with shared facilities)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, get ready to hit the coast, following spectacular sea cliffs and deserted bays below. As you walk along the wild and rugged coastline, you’ll be met with vast views across the Southern Ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for bottled-nosed dolphins below and seabirds soaring above. You’ll notice the famous Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse that sits atop the headland in the distance – you’ll have time to explore the tower, built between 1906 and 1909 and get up close and personal with the local seal colony who call this area home. From here, make your way to Wiers Cove – a beautiful bay surrounded by calcarenite cliffs. Your walk will then end at Remarkable Rocks – a collection of granite boulders with bright orange lichen, sitting above the sea and one of the island’s most-loved landmarks. The rocks have been carved by the sea and wind for the last 500 million years! After some time to admire the natural wonders, you’ll make your way back to your accommodation.

Day 4: Kangaroo Island

Location: Kangaroo Island

Accommodation: Cabin (with shared facilities)

Accommodation Name: Cabin (with shared facilities)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trip’s penultimate walk will send you high above the sea cliffs with coastal views and a good chance of spotting playful dolphins and whales! After some time on the clifftops on a rocky limestone path, you’ll make your way inland through tall Mallee forests and low coastal heath. The island’s comeback after the late 2019 bushfires is evident in the fresh flowers and regrowth that blanket much of the landscape. Seeing how the ecology of the island, particularly the local orchids, has bounced back from the devasting fires is a unique experience. Your guide will help point out echidnas and wallabies on this afternoon’s inland section of the track. You’ll return to your accommodation for one final dinner with your group.

Day 5: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide

Location: Kangaroo Island, Adelaide

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a final breakfast with your walking crew before you hit the tracks one last time to complete the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail. You’ll spend the morning walking before making your way back to Penneshaw to catch the early afternoon ferry and head to Adelaide where your walking adventure will come to an end.

What's Included

  • Expert Local Leader

    An expert local leader will accompany you on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail.

  • Wildlife Viewing

    Opportunities to see local wildlife including seals, wallabies, dolphins, kangaroos, and birdlife.

  • Cultural Experience

    Meet a local Aboriginal guide for a walk around the Warriparinga wetlands to learn about its history and cultural significance.

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What's Not Included

  • Single Supplement

    A single supplement is only available for the first night, subject to availability.

  • Sea Sickness Medication

    If you are prone to sea sickness, it is recommended to bring your own medication for the ferry crossing.

Transport

  • Private Vehicle , Ferry , Walking

Accommodation

  • Hotel (1 night), Cabins with shared facilities (3 nights)

Important Information

  • START & END TIMES
  • The trip begins with a pick up in Adelaide at 8:00am, and finishes upon arrival back into Adelaide on the last day at approximately 5:30pm.
  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
  • A Single Supplement for the night of day 1 ONLY is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. The remaining nights on the trip are in twin share cabins with shared facilities and a single room option is not available.
  • FERRY TO AND FROM KANGAROO ISLAND
  • The ferry crossing between the mainland and Kangaroo Island can sometimes be rough. If you are prone to sea sickness we recommend you bring medication.

Mode of Transport

Travel in a private vehicle, take a ferry to Kangaroo Island, and explore the island on foot, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the wilderness trail.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with one night in a hotel and three nights in cabins with shared facilities, providing a cozy base for your Kangaroo Island adventure.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail?

    During the hike, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including kangaroos, echidnas, wallabies, dolphins, and a local seal colony. Birdlife is also abundant, with seabirds soaring above the coastline.

  • What is the significance of the Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island?

    The Remarkable Rocks are a collection of granite boulders that have been carved by the sea and wind over the last 500 million years. They are one of the island's most-loved landmarks, known for their unique shapes and bright orange lichen.

  • Will there be opportunities to learn about the cultural significance of the areas visited?

    Yes, on the first day, you will visit the Warriparinga Wetlands where a local Aboriginal guide will share the cultural significance of the area and the history of the Kaurna people.

  • How has the ecology of Kangaroo Island recovered from the 2019 bushfires?

    The island's ecology, particularly the local orchids, has shown significant regrowth and recovery since the 2019 bushfires. The landscape is now blanketed with fresh flowers and new growth, showcasing the resilience of the local environment.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes one night in a hotel and three nights in cabins with shared facilities.

  • What should I be prepared for during the ferry crossing to Kangaroo Island?

    The ferry crossing between the mainland and Kangaroo Island can sometimes be rough. If you are prone to sea sickness, it is recommended to bring medication.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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