Discover the Adelaide Hills' world-class wineries and Kangaroo Island's pristine coastal wilderness on this all-inclusive journey featuring stays at two of South Australia's most luxurious lodges

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6 Day Private Journey
Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail & Heysen Trail
Flinders Chase National Park
1Overview
Overview

This exclusive South Australian journey blends luxury, nature, and world-class wine. Beginning with two nights at the exclusive Sequoia Lodge in the Adelaide Hills, enjoy panoramic valley views, gourmet dining and an indulgent Penfolds wine-tasting experience featuring the flagship Grange. A scenic day walk on the Heysen Trail offers breathtaking coastal vistas and a chance to spot kangaroos and echidnas before you travel to Kangaroo Island by ferry (or heli if preferred). Here, you'll spend three unforgettable nights at the renowned Southern Ocean Lodge, overlooking Flinders Chase National Park. Enjoy walking and wildlife viewing opportunities galore, with the opportunity to hike two of the best sections of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail. Highlights from the clifftop trail include the Remarkable Rocks, Hanson Bay and remote coves filled with marine life. A visit to Seal Bay - home of the Australian fur seal - is also featured on this bucket-list private journey, which includes all transfers, gourmet dining and premium beverages. Speak to your Journey Designer to extend your South Australian Journey.

Southern Ocean Lodge The Great Room
Remarkable Rocks Kangaroo Island
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2Trip Highlights
Highlights

Flinders Chase National Park and Deep Creek National Park

Walk sections of the Heysen Trail and Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail

Luxury Lodge stays at Sequoia Lodge and Southern Ocean Lodge

Gourmet dining throughout, and Penfolds Grange wine tasting experience

Encounter Australian native wildlife including kangaroos, koalas and fur seals

Private transfers throughout your journey

3Rates & Inclusions
What's Included
  • Private transfer from Adelaide CBD or Airport to the Adelaide Hills
  • Two nights of luxury accommodation at Sequoia Lodge
  • All meals, including gourmet breakfast, lunch and dinner at Sequoia Lodge, and select wine
  • Optional self-guided walks and access to spring-fed heated pools at Sequoia
  • Lodge Welcome and sparkling wine at Sequoia
  • Private vineyard tour and wine tasting at Penfolds Magill Estate including the flagship Grange
  • Degustation dining experience at three-chef-hatted Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant
  • Private transfer from the Adelaide Hills to the Fleurieu Peninsula
  • Half-day private guided walk (4-5 hours) on the Heysen Trail with lunch on the trail
  • Ferry crossing from Cape Jervis to Kangaroo Island
  • Private road transfers throughout your itinerary as indicated
  • Three nights of luxury accommodation at Southern Ocean Lodge
  • All meals, including breakfast, lunch, evening canapes and dinner at Southern Ocean Lodge
  • All beverages including premium wines and spirits and in-suite bar at Southern Ocean Lodge
  • Guided experience in Flinders Chase National Park visiting Cape du Couedic lighthouse & Admirals Arch, where seals can be spotted
  • Hike on two sections of the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail: from Remarkable Rocks to Southern Ocean Lodge (with safety gear, packed lunch and maps provided), and to Hanson Bay another day
  • Exclusive guided experience at Seal Bay Conservation Park
  • Shared road transfer from Southern Ocean Lodge to Kingscote Airport, Kangaroo Island
  • Optional complimentary shared activities including a sundowner drinks experience with koalas and kangaroos at Southern Ocean Lodge and wine tasting experiences at both lodges (subject to lodge schedules)
  • EXCLUSIVE $300 Spa Credit to use at Southern Ocean Lodge Spa

Optional upgrades

  • Sommelier-paired wines with degustation dinner at Hardy's Restaurant
  • Scenic helicopter transfer from Fleurieu Peninsula to Southern Ocean Lodge (replacing ferry and road transfer)
  • Add a private guide for your Remarkable Rocks hike
  • Extend your journey with a stay at Sea Dragon Lodge on Kangaroo Island's eastern tip
  • Discover more of South Australia with our Flinders Ranges and Barossa journey
4Location & Access
Location & Access

This journey commences in Adelaide and finishes on Kangaroo Island to allow flexibility for onward travel plans. Our Journey Designers will be happy to recommend pre- and post-tour extensions based on your preferences.

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6Itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

On arrival into Adelaide, be whisked into the lush surrounds of the Adelaide Hills and Sequoia Lodge, which overlooks the Piccadilly Valley and Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. Arrive in time for a late lunch and an afternoon soak in the spring water of the heated plunge pools, or relax on your panoramic deck with complimentary local wines and welcome provisions included in your suite. Tonight, settle in and enjoy dinner in the Sequoia Lounge or the privacy of your room if preferred.

Included: L - D

Sequoia exterior view 2

Day 2

After a sleep-in, enjoy an incredible two-course breakfast in the Sequoia Lounge – or in-room if preferred. We recommend a self-guided walk after breakfast through the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens, accessed from the lodge. Late morning, your driver will take you to Penfolds Magill Estate, one of Australia’s most famous wineries, for a private vineyard tour and tasting experience including Penfolds’ flagship Grange. Return to Sequoia Lodge for a late lunch in the Lounge. The afternoon is then yours to explore the Lodge and enjoy the guest facilities, including a private booking in the exclusive-use spring-fed heated pools. Massage treatments can also be booked at the onsite Gatekeepers Spa (additional cost applies), or you may like to take a walk in nearby Cleland National Park. Later, join fellow guests in the lounge or the outdoor deck overlooking the valley for Sequoia's signature "Lodge Welcome," including a glass of local wine, or opt to join a 'meet the maker' wine tasting (subject to lodge schedule). Tonight, enjoy a fine dining degustation experience at three-chef-hatted Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, with sommelier-selected paired wines available at an additional cost.

Included: B - L - D

Penfolds grange

Day 3

Enjoy a final breakfast at Sequoia before meeting your driver and guide for today’s journey to the south coast. After a scenic drive down the Fleurieu Peninsula, commence your private guided walk along Waitpinga Cliffs following one of the most scenic sections of the 1200km Heysen Trail through Newland Head Conservation Park. The trail abounds with coastal bushland, wildflowers and wildlife, and at the right time of year, you may spot whales migrating along the coast. Enjoy a packed trail lunch on the clifftops to break up the 3-4 hour experience. Later you’ll continue your journey toward Cape Jervis, stopping at Tapanappa Lookout in Deep Creek National Park. From the dramatic clifftops at Tapanappa, you’ll enjoy panoramic views up and down the south coast, with a resident family of kangaroos sure to appear. Continue to Cape Jervis where you will farewell your guide before boarding the 4 pm ferry to Kangaroo Island. Upon disembarking, you’ll be transferred to Southern Ocean Lodge, arriving in time for a pre-dinner drink with fellow guests in the Great Room, which has a remarkable view of the island’s coast.

Walk distance 13 km (3-4 hours)

Included: B - L - D

Waitpinga Cliffs Fleurieu Peninsula NK HERO

Day 4

Enjoy breakfast at the Lodge overlooking the Southern Ocean before setting off for a day in Flinders Chase National Park. You’ll start with a short walk to a scenic lookout at Admiral’s Arch, home to a resident Australian fur seal colony, before learning of the history of Cape du Coudelic and its lighthouse. Later this morning, you’ll be dropped at the trailhead with a radio, packed lunch and map for a 4-5 hour hike on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail from Remarkable Rocks back to Southern Ocean Lodge. This 13km walk takes in panoramic clifftop views, with limestone and granite headlands contrasting with the turquoise water below. Enjoy a packed trail lunch in a picturesque cove where you can watch seals play, before completing your hike at the lodge mid-afternoon. There is time for a dip in the lodge's plunge pools or sauna before pre-dinner drinks and canapes tonight, followed by another wonderful three-course dinner with South Australian wines.

Included: B - L - D

Note: The order of your daily itinerary on Kangaroo Island may change and will be confirmed on arrival

Remarkable Rocks Kangaroo Island

Day 5

This morning after breakfast join a special guided tour of Seal Bay Conservation Park, where you will get up close to fur seals and their cubs on the beach. This is a must-do experience, and sure to bring a smile to your day. Time permitting before or after lunch today, we recommend a self-guided circuit walk taking in Hanson’s Bay, another scenic stop on the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail. This walk includes a unique river crossing and loops back up to the lodge through Australian coastal vegetation, home to abundant birdlife. The afternoon is then yours to relax and enjoy the lodge's facilities. Another option today - subject to the lodge's scheduled activities - is an opportunity to visit Koalas and Kangaroos in their native habitat within Hanson’s Bay Conservation Area and enjoy a drink as the sun sets. A final dinner at Southern Ocean Lodge to toast your Kangaroo Island adventure will conclude an enjoyable day.

Included: B - L - D

Exceptional kangaroo island seal bay

Day 6

Start your day with a leisurely sleep-in and a final breakfast in the restaurant. This morning there is time to enjoy a spa treatment or simply take in the views from your favourite lodge lookout. Depending on your flight time today, you can enjoy lunch at the lodge before your transfer to Kingscote Airport.

Included: B - L

Southern Ocean Lodge The Great Room
7Season & Departure Dates
Season & Departure Dates

Year-round

Note: In summer months, the Heysen Trail walk at Waitpinga is subject to fire-risk rating on the day; a substituted walk will be offered if required for safety.

The wildlife on Kangaroo Island is a highlight, with its conservation areas and national parks home to koalas, kangaroos, Australian fur seals and more
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