Attributes

States: SA
Regions: Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu Peninsula
Themes: Maritime History, History & Heritage, Food & Wine
Days: 6

VICTOR HARBOR & KANGAROO ISLAND

SOUTH AUSTRALIA'S FLEURIEU PENINSULA

The Fleurieu Peninsula to the south of Adelaide has some spectacular scenery. It was named by French explorer Nicholas Baudin in 1802 after Napoleon's navy Minister. The "unofficial" capital of the Fleurieu Peninsula is Victor Harbor, a seaside resort overlooking Encounter Bay. Victor is an ideal base from which to explore the Fleurieu and the historical river port of Goolwa (near where the Murray River enters the Southern Ocean.In the second section of the itinerary we visit nearby Kangaroo... [view more] The Fleurieu Peninsula to the south of Adelaide has some spectacular scenery. It was named by French explorer Nicholas Baudin in 1802 after Napoleon's navy Minister. The "unofficial" capital of the Fleurieu Peninsula is Victor Harbor, a seaside resort overlooking Encounter Bay. Victor is an ideal base from which to explore the Fleurieu and the historical river port of Goolwa (near where the Murray River enters the Southern Ocean.In the second section of the itinerary we visit nearby Kangaroo Island. Because of its variety and abundance of wildlife, Kangaroo Island has often been described as a "zoo without fences". Third largest in Australia after Tasmania and Melville, Kangaroo Island, 174 kms long by 60 kms wide, is big in all but population. Separated from the mainland for thousands of years, it retains plants and animals extinct elsewhere in Australia. Although, to early explorers the Island appeared to be uninhabited, subsequent dating of charcoal campfire remains indicate that Aboriginal people were living on the Island at least as early as 10,000 years ago. Why they abandoned Kangaroo Island or when they last lived here is not known.
Days:

Day 1

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To Victor Harbor


Welcome to our tour to the South Coast of South Australia known locally as the Fleurieu Peninsula. Today we head south onto the Fleurieu Peninsula and to Victor Harbor for our... read more...

Accommodation
McCracken Country Club Apollon Motor Inn
Meals
Dinner

Day 2

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The South Coast


After a hearty breakfast we are joined for the day by our local guide. Our tour includes many of Victor Harbor's historical areas including the South Australian Whale Centre.... read more...

Accommodation
Apollon Motor Inn
McCracken Country Club
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 3

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Granite Island & Kangaroo Island


This morning we have arranged to board the horse drawn tram for a unique ride across the causeway to Granite Island. Granite Island was once used as the main port for vessels... read more...

Accommodation
Aurora Ozone Hotel
All Seasons Kangaroo Island Lodge
Tourist Attractions
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4

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Kangaroo Island


We are joined this morning by our locally based Kangaroo Island guide who will introduce us to some unique Kangaroo Island ventures run by some unique Kangaroo Island... read more...

Accommodation
Aurora Ozone Hotel
All Seasons Kangaroo Island Lodge
Tourist Attractions
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 5

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Seal Bay & Flinders Chase National Park


After breakfast our local guide joins us again for todays touring. This morning we travel to the world famous Seal Bay for a chance to walk on the beach amongst the colony of... read more...

Accommodation
Aurora Ozone Hotel
All Seasons Kangaroo Island Lodge
Tourist Attractions
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 6

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Depart Kangaroo Island


After breakfast we rejoin the coach for the transfer to Penneshaw to connect with the mid morning ferry service to Cape Jervis. From here we continue on the next part of our... read more...

Meals
Breakfast

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