Victor Harbor & Kangaroo Island

DAY 1  - Thu 3^rd Oct ‘24          LOXTON         (D)

Welcome aboard for seven days of fun, adventure, relaxation and spectacular sightseeing. Today we travel along the Murray Valley Highway to Echuca for our first morning tea break.  Continue on past the chain of lakes and onto Swan Hill for lunch.  Then we make our way through the Mallee Region past the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, maybe see the delicate Mallee Wildflowers as we continue through Red Cliffs and along the Sturt Highway.  We enjoy afternoon tea before crossing the South Australian border as we make our way to Loxton for our Overnight stay at the Loxton Community Hotel Motel.

DAY 2 – Fri 4^th        GOOLWA - DISCOVER VICTOR HARBOR      (B,D)

This morning we make our way via Murray Bridge before stopping at Strathalbyn for lunch. We then enjoy a scenic drive along the coast with panoramic views of Encounter Bay, Horseshoe Bay and the Old River Port of Goolwa.  We see the fascinating Barrages that prevents the salt water from reaching the Murray River system and the Murray Mouth where the river meets the sea. We arrive at the station in Goolwa where we enjoy a ride on the Horse Tram and then return to the beautiful season resort of Goolwa, before travelling further to our Two Nights stay at the McCracken Country Club, Victor Harbor where we enjoy tonight’s Dinner.

DAY 3 – Sat 5^th      DISCOVER KANGAROO ISLAND     (B,L,D)

An exciting day awaits as we discover our creative side in a Pottery Class. Enjoy some hands-on experience and see what it’s all about! Then it’s on to Softfoot Alpaca & Wildlife Park. When it comes to unique, fun and relaxing farm experiences, none can compare to those provided by Softfoot Farm, Victor Harbor. Explore the stunning 600 acre property nestled in picturesque Hindmarsh Valley and enjoy the opportunity to get up close and personal with their herd of world class alpacas. Learn about these beautiful creatures, hand feed them some delicious treats, and enjoy getting close to nature. Keep your eyes peeled for resident wild kangaroos and other wonderful wildlife as your driver shows you all Softfoot has to offer in one of our ATV buggies. Throughout the tour you will learn about Softfoot’s on- and off-site native wildlife conservation projects and see sustainable farming in action. A stop-off at Softfoot Hall offers insight into alpaca showing and, at the conclusion of the tour, you will have the chance to peruse the Softfoot Alpaca Gift Shop. We also enjoy lunch here where a variety of bush foods are sourced from the farm’s on-site gardens. This afternoon we also enjoy a ride on the Cockle Train before returning to our accommodation.

DAY 4 – Sun 6^th      DISCOVER KANGAROO ISLAND       (B,L,D)

An exciting day awaits as we depart Victor Harbor, travelling the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula to the coast road that takes us to Cape Jervis, a small fishing village.  We take our coach aboard the ferry for the short journey to Kangaroo Island. This unique Island is Australia’s third largest and is full of surprises and has a natural unspoiled beauty. Our adventure begins as we berth at the Township of Penneshaw, the location where Captain Mathew Flinders landed in 1802.  Enjoy a town tour before we explore the Eastern section of the island taking in the Dudley Peninsula, with scenery varying from rolling hills to sandy surf beaches, sheer cliffs to tranquil backwaters with plenty of birdlife.   We travel to the scenic Chapman River where we stroll down to the beach which reveals the startling splendor of Antechamber Bay.  We continue onto Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built in South Australia. We cross the Wilson River and pass Mt Thisby, originally named Prospect Hill by Matthew Flinders. Then for something unusual we visit Rob’s Shearing Demo.  Watch Rob and his dogs Billie & Toby as they skillfully muster and yard sheep before we make our way to our motel.  We settle into the MERCURE KANGAROO ISLAND for the next THREE NIGHTS.

DAY 5 – Mon 7^th        SEAL BAY - FLINDERS CHASE NATIONAL PARK    (B,L,D)

Today we enjoy a magical day of highlights as we discover Kangaroo Island on our tour of Seal Bay and Flinders Chase National Park. Don’t forget your cameras.  We enjoy the Ultimate Wilderness Experience as we visit Seal Bay, where we discover Australia’s largest colony of Sea Lions.  See them frolicking in the surf and basking lazily in the sun.   Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch nearby the former site of the Rocky River Headquarters, located in the Flinders Chase National Park, this picturesque area provides an opportunity for close interaction with Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Cape Baron Geese, Bushtail Possums and Echidnas.  After lunch we see a collection of huge boulders called ‘Remarkable Rocks’, sculptured into weird and wonderful shapes by the wind and sea.   Visit the ruins of an early settlement at Weirs Cove before going on to Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, built in 1906.  See the magnificent natural land bridge that is Admirals Arch, look out for the New Zealand Fur Seals.  We return to our accommodation for Dinner.

DAY 6 –  Tue 8^th     WILDLIFE PARK – NORTH COAST      (B,L,D)

A relaxing start today as we visit Clifford’s Honey Farm and learn why it’s the only place in the world where a pure strain of Ligurian Bee exists.  Tour the honey room, see the extraction process and taste the many different flavours produced at the farm.  Then we visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery, where we learn of the distillery process still operating the way it began in the 1890’s a unique Aussie Bush product. We travel to the township of Parndarna where we enjoy a picnic lunch and visit the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park, where we can stroll through the aviaries, the native animal enclosures and general farm animals. This afternoon we travel to Stokes Bay with its unusual walkway to the fine white sandy beach before continuing along the scenic North Coast Road with a stop at Kingscote before returning to our Motel.

DAY 7 – Wed 9^th     KANGAROO ISLAND – NARACOORTE    (B,D)

After a hearty breakfast it's time to farewell Kangaroo Island as we make our way to Penneshaw where we board the Sealion 2000 again for our return journey to the mainland.  We travel via the scenic Fleurieu Peninsula into Strathalbyn for lunch. We then travel to Kingston SE before arriving at Naracoorte for our Overnight Stay at the William Macintosh Motel.

DAY 8 – Thu 10^th      NARACOORTE - HOME    (BL)

We enjoy the last breakfast of the tour before departing our motel and heading home via Horsham and Bendigo. We bid farewell to our new friends and return to our homes after a memorable Kangaroo Island tour.

PRICE $3665 per person, based on Twin Share
Single Supplement $785