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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.
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.
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.
Enjoy a delicious two-course lunch and then you will be told of the Nurrunderi story, our creator who entered the Kalowinyeri or spirit world and can be seen from Vivonne Bay.
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.
The tour operates on select dates starting from 14 December 2024 through till March 2025.
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.
| Tour Option | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Departing Adelaide | $549 | $459 |
| Departing Cape Jervis | $485 | $423 |
| Departing On Island from Penneshaw | $383 | $371 |
NOTE: On Island departures can only leave from Penneshaw. You will need to make your own way there to start/finish the tour.
| Operates | Sat 14 December 2024
Wed 15 January 2025 |
| Departs Adelaide | Departs Cape Jervis | Departs Penneshaw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Departs | Adelaide 6:45am from Adelaide Central Bus Station or selected Adelaide Hotels | Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal at 9am (check in at 8.30am) | Penneshaw at 10.00am |
| Returns | Adelaide approx. 10.30pm | Cape Jervis at 8.15pm | Penneshaw at 6.45pm |
| Duration | Approx. 16 hours | Approx. 11 hours | Approx. 9 hours |
SeaLink South Australia acknowledges and respects Aboriginal peoples as the state's first peoples and nations, and recognise them as traditional owners and occupants of land and waters in South Australia. Learn more.