Kangaroo Island Adventure
Trip Code: PZSI
Why we love it
The island is known for some of Australia’s best beaches – hop your way between the white sands of Emu Bay, the famously stunning Vivonne Bay, and the secluded Stokes Bay, voted as Australia's best beach 2023., Dive into the culture of Kangaroo Island, from learning about the rebuild of a 1803 boat to visiting a 'true blue' sheep farmer and his kelpie dogs., Spend a morning with some of the island’s most delightful creatures, the colony of sea lions that have resided at Seal Bay for hundreds of years., You’ll feel like you’re in the deserts of North Africa when you visit Little Sahara, impressing with rolling sand dunes (you can even surf down them if you’re feeling adventurous!)., Explore the unique landscapes of Flinders Chase National Park, including the naturally sculpted Remarkable Rocks and the dramatic Admirals Arch.
Is this trip right for me?
This trip includes time spent travelling in a private vehicle with your group. Extra space can be tight, and conditions may feel a little cramped. It’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates.
This trip explores Kangaroo Island over 5 days, taking in as many of the sights and experiences as possible. This means that there is little free time for independent exploration and plenty of distance to cover.
If you are looking for a shorter snapshot of what Kangaroo Island has to offer, you might like to consider our 2 day Kangaroo Island Short Break Adventure. Search trip code PZAI-C on our website.
Important information
1. The trip starts in Adelaide with a Welcome Meeting at 9 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel.
2. The trip finishes in Adelaide on Day 5 at our finish point hotel around 4:30 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
3. A Single Supplement can be booked if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
What to bring/pack
Below are some essential items for this trip. Please review the ‘Climate and Seasonal Information’ to ensure you pack appropriately for the weather at the time of year you are travelling.
- Lightweight clothing. You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing and layers. Long shirts and pants are useful to protect against the harsh Australian sun. Clothes should be easy to wash and dry. Maybe bring a change of smart clothes for dinner in larger cities. Australia is pretty casual, shorts or a skirt and a top, with sandals, is our usual warm weather wardrobe.
- Comfortable, closed-in shoes. These will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches when walking through bush/grasslands and will act as a protective barrier in the rare case of a bite or sting. A pair of sandals or thongs/flip flops are great for the beach.
- Sun protection. Wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
VALUABLES
Try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables and use your hotel safe. It’s also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden. We strongly recommend that you photocopy all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy makes it much easier to obtain replacements if necessary.
MORE!
If you need some further tips for packing, you can always check out our ultimate packing list., https://www.intrepidtravel.com/packing-list
Physical rating
Joining your group
Adabco Boutique Hotel, 223 Wakefield St, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA, Phone: +61 881007500
Alternate Joining Point
Joining instructions
The Adabco Boutique hotel is easily accessible from Adelaide Airport by bus, shuttle or taxi. A 20 minute bus ride will have you at Stop H1 Greenfell St, where it is a 650m walk south down Frome Street to reach the hotel.
Finishing your trip
Adabco Boutique Hotel, 223 Wakefield St, Adelaide, AUSTRALIA, Phone: +61 881007500
Alternate Finish Point
Meals & dietary information
Breakfasts included: 3
Lunches included:
Dinners included:
Climate & seasonal information
In case of emergency
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.
For general contact details please use the following page: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ourtrips/contact/
In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:
Intrepid's Local Operator: 1300 544 882 or +61 8 6219 5164
Accommodations
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.