CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS
Make the Most of Your Day on
Kangaroo Island
Picked up right at the Penneshaw tender point. Small buses, local guides, no crowds, no cruise markups. Back on board well before you need to be.
✓ Pick-up at Penneshaw port | ✓ Back on board 2+ hours early | ✓ Flexible if your ship is delayed | ✓ Tours from 3.5 to 7 hours
Why Book Direct
Skip the Big Coach.
Go Local.
Small Groups, Local Guide
No big coaches, no 50-person groups. Our small minibuses mean a genuine local experience - and a guide who actually knows the island.
We Know Cruise Schedules
We're fully aware of cruise arrival and departure times. If your ship is delayed, we adjust. You'll always be back at the tender point with time to spare.
No Cruise Line Markups
Booking directly with us means you pay far less than cruise line shore excursion prices - for a better, more personal experience.
Where to Find Us
Meeting Point - Penneshaw
Meet us at the top of the hill on North Terrace, Penneshaw - straight up the hill from the ferry terminal on the right hand side, opposite the takeaway shop. We'll be there waiting.
All tours must depart by the stated time to avoid itinerary changes. Cruise ship departure times can change, so if your schedule shifts, contact us as soon as possible and we'll do our best to accommodate.
CRUISE SHIP TOUR
Highlights Tour
What's Included
- Seal Bay Conservation Park (boardwalk)
- Vivonne Bay
- Flinders Chase National Park - Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and Cape du Couedic Lighthouse
This is the big one - the tour that covers KI's most iconic sights in a single day. Watch Australian sea lions at Seal Bay, stop for lunch at Vivonne Bay, then head into Flinders Chase National Park for Remarkable Rocks, the dramatic Admirals Arch, and the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse. A genuinely unforgettable day on the island.
Tour Details
- Depart: 9:00am from Penneshaw (must depart by 9am)
- Duration: 7 hours approximately
- Fitness: Medium - 800m boardwalk at Seal Bay (wheelchair accessible to platform), Admirals Arch boardwalk has 3 tiers of steps but wheelchair accessible to several lookouts
- Wear: Comfortable walking shoes and hat
- Included: All park fees, bottled water, lunch (assortment of sandwiches and wraps)
- Dietary requirements: Please advise at time of booking
- Price: $260 per adult | $190 per child
- Minimum: 5 people
Cruise Ship Tour
Sightseeing & Local Produce
What's Included
- Kingscote and surrounds
- Island Beehive
- Emu Bay and Emu Bay Lavender Farm
- Kangaroo Island Spirits (award-winning gin distillery)
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
A relaxed, hop-on hop-off day through some of KI's best local producers and scenic spots. Visit the island's famous honey farm at Island Beehive, stroll through the lavender at Emu Bay Lavender Farm, and sample award-winning gins and vodkas at Kangaroo Island Spirits - home of Australia's first gin distillery. Easy walking throughout, so everyone can enjoy it.
Depart
9:30am from Penneshaw
Duration
6-7 hours approx.
Fitness
Low (Hop-on, hop-off)
Included
Bottled water
Not Included
Lunch (available at stops)
Price
$230 per person
CRUISE SHIP TOUR
Wine & Beverages Tour
- False Cape Wines
- Dudley Wines (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
- Kangaroo Island Spirits
- Bay of Shoals Winery
- Springs Road Wines
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
The dedicated tour for anyone who wants to spend their day on Kangaroo Island tasting the best of what the island produces. Door-to-door service between six wineries, distilleries and producers — tasting fees included at every venue. From crisp KI whites and reds to award-winning botanical gins, this is a genuinely great day out for anyone who appreciates a good drop.
- Depart 9:00am from Penneshaw
- Duration 7 hours approx.
- Fitness Low - Door service (must be able to board bus)
- Included Tasting fees at all venues, bottled water
- Price $230 per person (Min 5)
CRUISE SHIP TOUR
Wildlife Park Tour
What's Included:
- Seal Bay Conservation Park
- Raptor Domain
- Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Kangaroo Island is one of Australia's best wildlife destinations — and this tour takes you to the three best parks on the island in one day. Watch Australian sea lions in the wild at Seal Bay, get up close with wedge-tailed eagles and other birds of prey at Raptor Domain, and meet kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and dingoes at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. All park entry fees are included.
Want to hold a wedge-tailed eagle or cuddle a koala? Additional costs apply — just let us know at the time of booking.
Depart: Meet at the top of the hill on North Terrace, Penneshaw
Duration: 7 hours approximately
Fitness: Medium - 800m boardwalk at Seal Bay
Included: All park entry and tour fees, bottled water
Price: $285 per adult | $190 per child
Minimum: 4 people
Before You Book
Timing
All tours have a required departure time from Penneshaw. This is to protect your itinerary given that cruise ship schedules can change. If your ship is delayed, contact us immediately and we'll do our best to adjust.
Flexibility
Should your allocated touring time change on the day, some locations may need to be omitted to ensure you're back at the port on time. Your safety and punctual return are always the priority.
Group Size
Most tours require a minimum of 5 people. The Wildlife Park Tour requires a minimum of 4. Contact us to discuss options if your group is smaller.
Ready to Book Your Shore Excursion?
Get in touch and we'll confirm availability for your cruise ship's arrival date. The sooner you book, the better — spaces fill quickly when multiple ships are in port.
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