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Kangaroo Island Indigenous Day Tour

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An indigenous journey discovering sacred island traditions


Experience Kangaroo Island like never before on this authentic Aboriginal expedition. Known to the Ngarrindjeri as Nurrungaui, the “place of Nurrunderi,” or their revered creator, Kangaroo Island boasts a history as vast and varied as its landscapes.


Inclusions

  • Return travel to Kangaroo Island by coach/ferry, including Morning pick-up and evening set down at select Adelaide CBD hotels
  • Expert commentary by Ngarrindjeri Elder, Mark Koolmatrie
  • Learn about Australian bush foods and medicines on a walking tour of Penneshaw
  • Understand the sealing industry through Ngarrindjeri eyes at Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Discover the significance of Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch, and how they give the Ngarrindjeri people life
  • Two-course lunch and light dinner

Tour Details

  • An early morning pick up from your hotel for a scenic coach journey to Cape Jervis taking in the picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula with its vineyards, coastal views and rolling hills. On arrival, board the SeaLink Kangaroo Island ferry for the 45-minute crossing to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Here you will meet your host, Mark Koolmatrie, a Ngarrindjeri elder and tour guide.

    Mark will accompany you on a 45-minute walk in Penneshaw investigating Australia bush foods and bush medicines and he will begin discussing the culturally enriched stories of sites of deep significance. The stories will be from the beginning of the Kalowinyeri (creation) unfolding the layers of history, tales, and traditions of the local tribes to the current custodians of Kangaroo Island.

    Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, and some free time to browse their shop for souvenirs.

    Your next stop will be at Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you will hear about the sealing industry through Ngarrindjeri eyes and how Pungari the seal is an ancient being and good friend of Kondoli the whale.

    From here, travel to the western most part of the Island, Flinders Chase National Park. You will hear how Nurrunderi left this world and entered the Kalowinyeri to give the indigenous people life. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery and haven for playful Long-nosed Fur Seals.

    You will return to Penneshaw with a light dinner, to meet your return ferry and transfer to Adelaide.

    From Adelaide, this tour is a 16-hour day that includes travel to and from Kangaroo Island. You do get time to rest during your ferry transfers and coach travel between attractions.

  • Travelling from 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2025

    Tour Option AdultChild
    Departing Adelaide$549$459
    Departing Cape Jervis$485

    $423

    Departing On Island from Penneshaw$383$371

    Travelling from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

    Tour Option AdultChild
    Departing Adelaide$569$476
    Departing Cape Jervis$501

    $436

    Departing On Island from Penneshaw$397$382

    NOTE: On Island departures can only leave from Penneshaw. You will need to make your own way there to start/finish the tour.

  • OperatesMon 10 February 2025

    Sun 16 February 2025
    Tue 18 March 2025
    Fri 21 March 2025
    From 1 April 2025, this tour will depart every Wednesday

    DepartsReturnsDuration
    AdelaideAdelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am (check in at 6.30am)Adelaide at approx. 10.30pmApprox. 16 hours
    Cape JervisCape Jervis Ferry Terminal at 9.00am (check in at 8.30am)Cape Jervis at 8.15pmApprox. 11 hours
    On IslandPenneshaw at 10.00amPenneshaw at 6.45pmApprox. 9 hours



    • Prices are per person and valid for travel 1 December 2024 to 31 March 2026, for other dates please enquire.
    • Tour requires minimum of 4 passengers to depart. If minimum numbers are not met, the tour may be cancelled.
    • A child is 3-14 years. Infants 0-2 years are free of charge.
    • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change without notice, especially on days classified as catastrophic fire danger on Kangaroo Island.
    • If you have any special dietary requirements please contact us and let us know.
    • *On Island Tours DO NOT include mainland coach transfers or ferry to/from Kangaroo Island. You must be on Kangaroo Island to participate in the Day Tours at the ‘on island’ price. The tour starts and finishes in Penneshaw, and you will need to make your own way there to join. If you require transfers and a ferry please select an alternative option above.


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