Kangaroo Island Top 10 Activities:
Ready to plan your day? Here are the 10 must-do experiences on KI, easy to mix & match :
- Guided Buggy Tours
- Sandboard the Dunes
- Quad Bike Deep Bush
- E-Bike Riverbanks & Dunes
- Guided Koala Walking Tours (guaranteed sightings)
- Kangaroo Safari Guided Quad Bike Tour
- Guided Kayak Tour on the Harriet River
- Behind-the-Scenes Honey Tour
- Beekeeping Experience
- Premium rare organic honey tasting including honey ice-cream; mead & nougat available in store
Getting around Kangaroo Island (map & drive times)
Base yourself near Vivonne Bay for easy access to dunes, bush and the calm Harriet River. Allow ~1.5 hoursâ drive from Penneshaw ferry to Vivonne Bay and ~50 minutes to Kingscote. Hire a car to explore at your own pace.
Adventure in Nature
Onboard a Yamaha Viking UTV Buggy
Ride with a guide through Little Saharaâs inland dunes. Koala sightings are guaranteed on buggy tours. Options: 50, 110 or 170 minutes. Seatbelts, roll cage, helmets and goggles supplied.
Sandboard or Toboggan down dunes at Little Sahara
Grab a sandboard or toboggan and surf the slopes. Staff show how to wax the board and ride safely; helmet hire available. Perfect add-on before or after a tour.
Guided EâBike AdventureÂ
Ride along riverbanks and across sand on electric fat bikes for 110 minutes. Minimum height 120 cm. You just need to be able to ride a bike well; helmets and gloves are provided.
Wildlife & Eco Encounters
Guided Koala Walking Tours
Walk under towering gums beside the Eleanor River. Koala sightings guaranteed; kids under six walk free. Choose 110-min Day or 110-min after-hours for golden-hour light and more wildlife activity.
Guided Quad bike tours
Ride across open grassland and native bush from our Vivonne Bay base. Choose the 110-minute All Terrain tour for varied tracks, or the 170-minute Edge of the Earth for a longer coastal run to a remote coast. Guides lead every ride, give a clear safety briefing and supply helmets and gloves.
On the Water
Guided Kayak Tour / Hire
Paddle the calm, meandering Harriet River based in Vivonne Bay.
Choose a 110-min guided tour with local guides or hire single/double kayaks for up to 3 hours.
Taste of Kangaroo Island
 Behind the Scenes Honey Tour
At Island Beehive, home of The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co, join a 30-minute guided behind the scenes tour: learn the extraction process, learn about the famous Ligurian bees, enjoy honey tastings and a honey ice-cream. Open daily in Kingscote.
Beekeeping Experience
Suit up with The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co for a hands-on 90-minute experience. Learn about hives, hold frames and see how honey is produced. Small-group format.
School Camps & Group Packages
Bring your students to Kangaroo Island for a day of hands-on learning and fresh air. We build simple, safe programs that blend adventure and nature. Groups of 10+ welcome. We handle safety briefings, fitted gear and SmartWaiver admin so teachers can focus on the experience. Tell us your goals and timing; weâll shape an itinerary that keeps everyone engaged.
Less talk, more action!
Plan Your Visit Now!Â
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Bookings: Popular sessions (after-hours koala walks, quad safari, e-fat bikes) book out fastâpre-book to lock in your spot during peak periods.
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Getting there: Allow about 1.5 hours to drive from Penneshaw to Vivonne Bay. Self-drive is the easiest way to fit more Kangaroo Island activities into your day.
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What to wear: Closed shoes for all tours; long pants for quad biking; sun protection year-round. Weâll provide wet-weather gear when needed.
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Our eco standards:
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KIOA: ECO Certified (Ecotourism), Climate Action Business, Green Travel Leader.
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Island Beehive: Certified Organic (20+ years) with B-QUAL/HACCP food-safety accreditation.
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Contact Us
Kangaroo Island Outdoor Action ABN: 73 128 520 347
Open 7 days from 9am (except Christmas Day)
Hire equipment and tours can be booked on line. For enquiries please use the details below or use our online contact form.
(08) 8559 4296
info@kioutdooraction.com.au
188 Jetty Rd Vivonne Bay SA 5223â Australia
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