Ready to explore Kangaroo Island at your own pace? Sealink’s self-drive packages are convenient and cost-effective, letting you tick off every spot on your bucket list with ease.
Vivonne Bay
Kangaroo Island (KI) offers unforgettable experiences at every turn, from walking amongst sea lions at Seal Bay to marvelling at Remarkable Rocks and tasting Ligurian honey found nowhere else. The island offers something for everyone – couples and families, food and wine enthusiasts, nature and wildlife lovers, and adventure seekers.
With SeaLink’s self-drive packages, you’ll get to explore the wonders
of KI from the convenience of your own car or a rental. Packages are available for three, four and six-night stays and include return ferry travel, accommodation and selected meals. Here’s how you can make the most of a self-drive trip to KI this summer.
Get lost in nature
From underground caves and unique rock formations to crystal-clear waters, if it’s nature you seek, KI will leave you enchanted. Investigate hidden caves stretching nine metres below the surface at Kelly Hill Caves Conservation Park and uncover the island’s intriguing history. See the wind-sculpted rock formations and panoramic views at Remarkable Rocks, located above the sea in Flinders Chase National Park. Take a stroll down the scenic beach of Vivonne Bay, or go for a swim in the calm, sheltered waters of Stokes Bay, which is protected by a rockpool and ideal for kids and families.
Remarkable Rocks
Discover wildlife wonders
One of the most exciting parts of KI is the wildlife. Get up-close to endangered Australian sea lions at Seal Bay Conservation Park, where experienced guides will educate you on the curious behaviours of these stunning creatures. Go from cuddly koalas to slithery snakes at Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park – home to around 150 species and 600 animals! Drive to Kingscote and taste the sweet, floral flavour of Ligurian honey at the Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co – the oldest bee sanctuary in the world.
Get your thrills with eco adventures
Thrill-seekers, get ready for once-in- a-lifetime adventures. Swim deep into dolphin habitats with Kangaroo Island Marine Adventures – you’ll dive into protected waters and swim alongside wild dolphins, witnessing their beauty and wonder firsthand. After an unforgettable swim, catch your breath and hop back into your car to head to nature’s playground, Little Sahara, where you’ll find desert-like sand dunes. Here, you can sandboard or take a thrilling buggy tour.
Treat yourself with local dining
Experience locally sourced produce at KI’s many outstanding pubs and restaurants. As part of the six-day SeaLink self-drive package you’ll receive a voucher to visit Penneshaw Pub where you can dig into some classic pub grub. Invigorate your senses with KI oysters, a classic, hearty schnitzel or crispy battered fish. Depending on the SeaLink package you choose, you can also get an included lunch to The Fig Tree – a unique dining experience within, you guessed it, a giant fig tree. Where else might you get a Mediterranean-inspired feast while sitting amongst ancient tree branches? You might also like to visit Emu Bay Lavender Farm – a café and lavender farm that serves a delicious home-cooked style lunch. Take in acres of lavender plants while enjoying lavender-inspired food, drinks and gifts.
The Fig Tree
Sip on some local wine
Unwind as you sip on wine from some of the finest cellar doors KI
has to offer. With select SeaLink packages you get a tasting flight and cheese board on your visit to False Cape Wines, a sustainable vineyard and cellar door. Relax with a glass of red while the kids play on an enclosed lawn and nature-inspired playground. Or, soak up spectacular views and tastings at Dudley Wines. Look out across Backstairs Passage to mainland Australia while enjoying a glass of 100 percent KI wine.
With so many unique spots, it’s no wonder KI has been recognised as
a premier travel destination. The island truly has something for everyone. Fill up your petrol tank and start planning a trip to KI on your own terms this summer.
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