Fun & Adventure

When you are finished enjoying nature up close and personal, why not roar through bushland on a four-wheel bike. Surf the sand-dunes of Little Sahara. Or swim with a dolphin or two! (And don't forget to let the kids have a go!) There is so many more things to do.

KI Outdoor Action
Location: South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay
Opening Hours: Bookings essential
Telephone: (08) 8559 4296 or 0428 822 260

Enjoy nature-based adventures at the breathtaking Vivonne Bay. To get the adrenalin pumping, try kayaking or Yamaha Odyssey all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Take adult and mini (available for children over 12 years) ATV bikes through 500 acres of bushland trails. ATV night tours are also conducted where you are guaranteed to see kangaroos, wallabies and possums and much more! Sailboards, bodyboards, sandboards and surfboards are also available for hire. Fee applies. 

Little Sahara
Location: Off the South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay
Opening Hours: Open access
This is an area of spectacular white sand-dunes, surrounded by bush vegetation. Climbing over the first ridge you are confronted by a second much higher dune which, when scaled, does not reveal the coast as one would expect, but more dunes flanked by bushland. Take your sandboard and climb to the top of the razorback ridges and enjoy a thrilling ride back to the bottom of the dune. There is no charge for your enjoyment of Little Sahara, please respect this environment and leave only your footprints behind.
 

Emu Bay Lavender
Location: Emu Bay Road
Opening Hours: 20 September 2006 - 20 May 2007. 10am-4.30pm Wednesday to Sunday. Daily during SA school holidays.
Telephone: (08) 8553 5211
This beautifully presented farm showcases a range of lavender varieties in terraced rows. Walk among the garden and then relax with a cup of tea or coffee and a lavender biscuit, included in the small entry fee. The charming gift shop includes lavender essential oil, scented candles, soap, fire sticks and other Kangaroo Island lavender products. The shop is closed during the dormant growing period from May to September. (link to ATDW product record)
 

Vivonne Bay Outdoor Education Centre
Location: South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay
Opening Hours: Appointment only
Telephone: (08) 8559 4232
Conducting true in-field outdoor education extensions of the in-school classroom. Guided programs for national and international students are conducted year-round and offer technical field study residential camps, with programs prepared to group needs. The centre also offers nature and wildlife tours for adult and general interest groups. Fee applies.
 

Kangaroo Island Marine Tours
Location: Kingscote Jetty
Tour Times: Daily, subject to weather
Telephone: 0427 315 286 or 0418 816 515
From environmentally focused pleasure cruises to full-throttle Ocean Extreme rides, Kangaroo Island Marine Tours has something for everyone. Join a one-hour, half or full-day excursion from Kingscote or Emu Bay and soak up the fun and meet the marine life on this comfortable, purpose-built craft. Tours are conducted according to weather on the day. 

KI Marine Centre
Location: Kingscote Wharf
Opening Hours: Aquarium and Penguin Tour daily. Winter open 7pm, tours 7.30 and 8.30pm. Summer open 8pm, tours 8.30 and 9.30pm. December-January open 8.15pm, tours 8.45pm and 9.30pm. Pelican feeding - daily at 5pm
Telephone: (08) 8553 3112
See giant cuttlefish, seahorses, little penguins and more! Enjoy the fascinating and educational saltwater aquarium - a real insight into Kangaroo Island's underwater world. Penguin tours are conducted every evening and you must not miss the spectacular daily pelican feeding. Fee applies. Easy viewing and access for all - children, aged, disabled. 

Penneshaw Penguin Centre
Location: Lloyd Collins Reserve, Penneshaw
Opening Hours: Daily. Winter open 6pm, tours 7.30pm and 8.30pm. Summer open 8pm, tours 8.30pm and 9.30pm
Telephone: (08) 8553 1103
Have you ever wondered where Little Penguins go at night? Get close to nature and meet Kangaroo Island's Little Penguins. Informative nightly tours of approximately 45 minutes duration include entrance to the interpretive centre and viewing platform walks. See these unique birds in their habitat from close range. Bookings are not required. Fee applies. Easy viewing and access for all - children, aged, disabled. 

Parndana Wildlife Park
Location: Playford Highway, Parndana
Opening Hours: 9am-5pm daily
Telephone: (08) 8559 6050
This award-winning wildlife park is famous for its birds. It also features kangaroos, Tammar Wallabies, koalas, echidnas, emus and more. Spend a fun day out, enjoy a picnic among the animals and hand-feed a kangaroo. Fee applies. Easy viewing and access for all - children, aged, disabled. 

Alkirna Nocturnal Tours
Location: American River
Opening Hours: Tours are conducted nightly by appointment
Telephone: (08) 8553 7464
Experience Kangaroo Island at night with a small group tour. Visit a Little Penguin colony and have the opportunity to see other nocturnal species at their most active time, including Tammar Wallabies, Brush-tailed Possums and Kangaroo Island Kangaroos. Marvel at the clear night skies free from artificial light or pollution. Tours depart from American River for approximately two hours. 
 
Jumbuck Australiana Shearing Shed
Location: Corner of Hog Bay Road and American River Road 
Opening Hours: Daily from 9.30am-1.30pm or by appointment
Telephone: (08) 8553 7370
Have you ever wondered why wool shrinks, or what happens to the wool grease? Visit Jumbuck Australiana and gain a fascinating and enjoyable insight into the many facets of the Australian wool industry. Learn all about shearing, wool classing, spinning, knitting and shop for souvenirs, jumpers, socks, cosmetics, scarfs, woollen lingerie and sheepskin products. Free entry, tour fee applies. 
 
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
Location: Willsons Road, MacGillivray
Opening Hours: Daily from 9am-2pm
Telephone: (08) 8553 8228
During the 1930s there were 48 eucalyptus stills in operation employing over 600 people on Kangaroo Island. Today, Emu Ridge is the only commercial eucalyptus distillery in operation in South Australia. The technology of this operation may surprise you! The rustic outlook hides some clever bush technology and processes which are simple yet effective. Emu Ridge is self-sufficient with solar, steam and wind power. Free entry, tour fee applies. 

Kelly Hill Caves
Location: South Coast Road, Flinders Chase
Opening Hours: 10-4.15pm
Telephone: (08) 8559 7231
Tour this beautiful cave system of caverns and sinkholes. Showcase tours run daily. The more daring can also book an adventure caving tour for a deeper look into this underground world of ornate calcite formations. 
 
Rare Breeds Farm
Location: North Coast Road, Stokes Bay
Opening Hours: 1.30-4pm Tuesday to Saturday October to April
Telephone: (08) 8559 2115
A conservation project with a difference, saving rare, heritage and unusual breeds of domesticated farm animals from extinction. Less than 4,000 breeds of domesticated farm animals exists globally and these are becoming extinct at a rate of two breeds per week. Many of the breeds kept are critically endangered and not on public display anywhere else in the world. A highly informative personal guided tour is provided.