Kangaroo Island & Great Ocean Road 7-Day Adventure

You’re on your way to the Great Ocean Road, a snaking coastal route that is one of the world’s most epic journeys. Across a dramatic 240 kilometres you’ll take in limestone stacks like the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, and London Bridge. Then traverse skirting untouched coastal coves and pass through sleepy towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay, where bare feet and boardshorts are the dress code.

Explore the World Heritage-listed Budj Bim Cultural Landscape on the shores of Tae Rak (Lake Condah), where the Gunditjmara people created Australia’s oldest aquaculture system. Wander wetlands and lava flows, then head to Mount Gambier to see the stunning Blue Lake. Sip fine wines in the Coonawarra region, and finish your adventure underground in Naracoorte’s Alexandra Cave, a maze of delicate stalactites and towering columns.

Today, nature takes center stage as you wind along the Fleurieu Peninsula toward Victor Harbor. Rolling hills, sandy beaches, and rugged cliffs set the scene before you arrive at this charming seaside town — the gateway to Kangaroo Island. Board the ferry for your journey to this ‘mini Galapagos.’ While Kangaroo Island awaits tomorrow’s adventures.

Start the day at the orange-lichen-covered Remarkable Rocks, rising dramatically above the brilliant blue Southern Ocean. Then visit Admirals Arch, home to a lively fur seal colony and a photogenic lighthouse. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, enjoy a guided walk to see some of the world’s rarest sea lions — 800 of the 12,000 remaining call this beach home.

Next, explore South Australia’s only eucalyptus distillery, spotting kangaroos and emus while learning how this 100% pure aromatic oil is made. End the day with a tasting at Kangaroo Island’s only brewery, enjoying a local craft beer, perhaps a crisp Pale Ale.

This morning, explore Kangaroo Island and learn about its rich wool production history on a fully guided tour of one of Australia’s few vertical mills. Step inside the 360-degree igloo dome for a cinematic experience that takes you virtually into a working shearing shed. Afterwards, visit South Australia’s oldest operating lighthouse before departing the island and arriving in Adelaide, the South Australian capital. Known for its beautifully preserved churches and vibrant food scene, Adelaide boasts more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia.

Travel from Adelaide to Hahndorf in the scenic Adelaide Hills, a charming town celebrated for its German heritage, reflected in the bakeries, pubs, cafés, and specialty food shops along the bustling main street. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time back in Adelaide — we recommend a visit to the Adelaide Central Market, where you can sample unique treats like green ant gin with cheese

Farewell from Adelaide