Transport

Private vehicle , Ferry , Walking

Others

Guide

All group trips are accompanied by one of our group leader or local representative. The aim of the group leader or local representative is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced group leader or local representative however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your group leader or local representative is new to a particular region or training other group leader or local representative. Your group leader or local representative will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious, and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you are interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your group leader or local representative can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.

Accommodation

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

Meals

4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island

Your adventure begins in Adelaide (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 then hit the road. On the drive south to Cape Jervis we stop at the Warriparinga wetlands where you will learn about the cultural significance of this area and the Kaurna people from a local Aboriginal guide. From here continue to Cape Jervis to catch the ferry to Kangaroo Island. In the afternoon 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 and leader for a welcome dinner, where you’ll get to know one another and toast to the epic adventure ahead.
Day 2 Day 2: Kangaroo Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Kangaroo Island

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, you’ll pass through forest and coastal vegetation along your way. Your guide will help to point out wildlife like 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 away from home for the next three nights.
Day 3 Day 3: Kangaroo Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kangaroo Island

Today, get ready to hit the coast - following spectacular sea cliffs and marvelling at magnificent, deserted bays below. As you walk along the wild and rugged coastline, you’ll be met with vast views across the mighty Southern Ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for local bottled-nosed dolphins below and seabirds soaring above your head. You’ll notice the famous Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse that sits atop the headland in the distance during your walk. 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, you’ll make your way to Wiers Cove, a beautiful bay surrounded by striking calcarenite cliffs before continuing to your final destination for the day – Remarkable Rocks. As one of the island’s most-loved landmarks, Remarkable Rocks have been carved by the sea and wind for the last 500 million years. The rocks are a sight to see – a collection of granite boulders with bright orange lichen perched above the sea. After some time to admire the natural wonders and scenery, you’ll make your way back to your accommodation to fuel up on a hearty meal – deserving after today’s adventures.
Day 4 Day 4: Kangaroo Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kangaroo Island

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 early on today. After some time spent on the clifftops with a rocky limestone path underfoot, 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, swap your favourite travel stories and reflect on your epic achievements over the past few days.
Day 5 Day 5: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide

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.

5 days tour

Hike The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

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Itinerary of your trip Hike The Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Day 1: Adelaide / Kangaroo Island

Day 2: Kangaroo Island

Day 3: Kangaroo Island

Day 4: Kangaroo Island

Day 5: Kangaroo Island / Adelaide

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