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KANGAROO ISLAND TOURS
Welcome To Escape Tours of Kangaroo Island
Escape Tours of Kangaroo Island conduct private 4WD Island and Wildlife Safaris for in-house guests. Escape Tours is owned and operated by Seascape on Emu Bay.
This exclusive combination guarantees both the finest accommodation and tour experience available on Kangaroo Island..
With your personal naturalist guide and exclusive use of our spacious air conditioned 4WD vehicles, you have a choice of how
long you wish to linger at particular touring destination as well as a tailor-made itinerary to suit your particular interests
or special requests. To ensure maximum understanding of the island's history, wildlife and natural wonders your experienced guide
provides a fully interpretive, informative and entertaining touring experience.
Tours are conducted in English and language guides are also available on request.
Day tours include morning and afternoon refreshments as well as entry fees to all National Parks. You also have the option of a
fully catered picnic lunch with wine. Tour duration is approximately 9 hours.
Just sit back and relax and allow us to take you on your Kangaroo Island voyage of discovery.
Your luxury accommodation and gourmet dining is provided at Seascape on Emu Bay. After dinner we conduct nocturnal tours
(Seasonal) in the Emu Bay environs, visiting the local colony of fairy penguins and other nocturnal wildlife. Night tour duration is approximately
1 hour.
KANGAROO ISLAND
Kangaroo Island is renowned for its spectacular scenery and unique flora and fauna. The spectacular South Coast is buffeted
by winds from the Southern Ocean that have produced incredible rock formations, whilst the calmer north coast has rolling hills,
secluded bays with beautiful beaches and the highest cliffs in South Australia.
As the third largest island off the coast of Australia,
behind Tasmania and Melville Island, Kangaroo Island covers an area of 4,500 square kilometres. Close to 50% is native vegetation
with 30% of the island protected as natural wilderness; due to its isolation the island has suffered less than the mainland areas
from the impact of European development. The rich and diverse variety of wildlife and flora can be found in abundance. Kangaroo
Island is also blessed with a temperate 'Mediterranean' climate not unlike the climate of the French Riviera. The beautiful white
beach of Emu Bay is a few minutes away. Swim in the clearest most aqua sea or take a walk along the 5km beach that stretches
around the bay; even in the height of summer it is usually deserted. The warm dry summers and cool mild winters make it a year
round destination. Average daytime summer temperature is 25 degrees and a winter average of 15 degrees
As there are so many fascinating places to visit, we highly recommend you allow a minimum three days on Kangaroo Island. The Island is an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the few remaining unspoiled, uncrowded wonders of the world. Our flexible packages including flights from Adelaide, private tours, luxury accommodation with fine dining and car hire for additional days cater for all requirements.
4WD TOUR DESTINATIONS
Flinders Chase National Park - 74,000 hectares (200,000 acres) of natural bushland and spectacular rock formations, such
as Remarkable Rocks and Admiral's Arch. The Cape du Couedic lighthouse stands sentinel over the rugged and isolated southwestern
tip of the island. Driving through the park you will experience the breathtaking coastal scenery, dense eucalypt forests and wind
swept coastal vegetation.
Remarkable Rocks are a cluster of large granite boulders sculptured by weather erosion into an amazing coastal formation.
Admiral's Arch is a natural rock arch formed by pounding seas and winds and home to a large colony of playful New Zealand Fur Seals.
The surrounding natural bushland is home to many species of wildlife. Visit the Flinders Chase National Park interpretive centre and
take a bushwalk along a deserted track looking for the elusive platypus.
Seal Bay - Home of the Australian Sea-lions.
An opportunity to get a close-up view of the seals swimming in the surf or basking on the beach. Your personal guide will take
you for a walk amongst these enchanting animals for an unforgettable experience.
Grassdale - Now a Conservation Park, Grassdale is a former sheep station with restricted access to the public. Your guide will
take you for a walk through this tranquil, historic area where you can find large mobs of Kangaroos.
Little Sahara - Unique, expansive sand dune area several kilometres from the coast. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the
surrounding countryside.
Western River Cove - Small sandy cove with footbridge access across the river. This beautiful cove has high rocky cliffs on either side
and the drive into this area is spectacular.
Snellings Beach - Wind your way down through the hills towards Snellings Beach with magnificent coastal views as far as the eye
can see.
Lathami Conservation Park - Home of the Glossy Black Cockatoo.
Enjoy an easy bushwalk through the park in search of the elusive and critically endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo as well as
kangaroos, wallabies and other wildlife.
Stokes Bay - Secluded sandy beach with natural rock pool. Accessible only by foot through a cave-like track through the rocks.
Koalas - Your guide can take you to several locations around the island to observe Koalas in the wild.
Vivonne Bay - Voted the best beach in Australia!
Various other walking trails, conservation parks, coastal routes with breathtaking views and secluded bays and beaches can also be
included in the itinerary.
NOCTURNAL TOURS (Seasonal)
We visit the local penguin colony at Emu Bay as they return from their day at sea. Afterwards we take you into the surrounding bushland
and behind the extensive sand dunes of Emu Bay in search of kangaroos, wallabies, possums, owls and other nocturnal
animals
Fairy Penguins
Escape Tours of Kangaroo Island are owned and operated by Seascape on Emu Bay. This guarantees the finest accommodation and tour package available on
Kangaroo Island.
For help arranging your Kangaroo Island holiday package please complete the form on our
contact page.
You can also email
Seascape on Emu Bay
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