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Tour Highlights:
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Seal Bay Conservation Park, Little Sahara Geological Monument, Vivonne Bay, “Grassdale” in Kelly Hill Conservation Park, Hanson Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Cape Du Couedic, Flinders Chase National Park, bushwalks, Ravine des Casoars, Rocky River, West Bay, Western River Conservation Park, Stokes Bay, Lathami Conservation Park and Cygnet River valley (koala habitat).
The Right Whaler is a three day tour with opportunities to bushwalk and experience remote and spectacular areas of the Island.
The first day features the rugged south coast of Kangaroo Island, including Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to 800 Australian sea lions. Walk through this colony of wild animals and gain an understanding of their unique ecology. Little Sahara, an area of massive wind sculptured sand dunes, Vivonne Bay, home of the crayfishing fleet, historic “Grassdale” and beautiful Hanson Bay are explored on the way to Flinders Chase National Park.
In the park we visit Remarkable Rocks and rugged Cape du Couedic, once home to a hardy breed of lighthouse keepers and their families. Now an increasing number of fur seals dominate this wild coastline.
Overnight accommodation in a bed and breakfast with coastal views or wilderness retreat.
Nocturnal penguin tour - optional
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An early pick up from your accommodation on day two means we have a full day to get off the beaten track and explore the wilds of Flinders Chase.
Possibilities include the Snake Lagoon - Rocky River hike, continuing on to beachcomb wild, spectacular and remote Maupertuis Bay, or scenic West Bay with a walk upstream to the ruins of a wallaby trapper’s hut. The Ravine des Casoars wilderness walk and the unusual West Bay Hollow are further possibilities before returning to your B & B accommodation.
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Day 3 features the north coast parks including Western River Conservation Park and Lathami Conservation Park. Lathami is habitat for the endangered glossy black cockatoos as well as many other species including wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas and the magnificent wedge tailed eagle.
We leave Lathami and make our way to Kingscote Airport or the Ferry Terminal.
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