Things to Do on Kangaroo Island

Things to Do on Kangaroo Island: Adventure, Wildlife & Honey Experiences

Adventure Starts Here!

Kangaroo Island is made for curious travellers. Think dunes, bush, river and coast, all close by. Start here to plan the must-do adventure, wildlife and honey experiences with our three operators in and around Vivonne Bay.

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 hours’ 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 Sahara’s 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 E‑Bike Adventure

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; we’ll shape an itinerary that keeps everyone engaged.

Quad Bike Tours Brochure Sandboard/Toboggan Brochure Kayaking Tours Brochure Book Online

Less talk, more action!

Plan Your Visit Now!

• Bookings: Popular sessions (after-hours koala walks, quad safari, e-fat bikes) book out fast—pre-book to lock in your spot during peak periods.
• 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.
• What to wear: Closed shoes for all tours; long pants for quad biking; sun protection year-round. We’ll provide wet-weather gear when needed.
• Our eco standards: KIOA: ECO Certified (Ecotourism), Climate Action Business, Green Travel Leader.
• Island Beehive: Certified Organic (20+ years) with B-QUAL/HACCP food-safety accreditation.