Begin with a visit to the Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co, where owners Brenton and Verity produce organic Ligurian honey and various other honey products. Join a factory tour covering honey production and bee biology and of course tastings of the finished product.
Established by renowned Bordeaux winemaker Jacques Lurton in 2000, The Islander Estate Vineyards has since put Kangaroo Island on the map for cool climate varieties such as Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Semillon. Surrounded by native bushland, the purpose-built Wine Tasting room is a charming venue for a guided tasting of the Islander Estate range.
Spend time tasting and enjoying the view at Springs Road Wines. Discover what attracted respected McLaren Vale winemakers Joch Bosworth and Louise Hemsley-Smith to extend ‘overseas’ to purchase the Springs Road vineyard, where they produce beautiful Kangaroo Island wines.
An easy hop away is Kangaroo Island Spirits’ cellar door. Learn about the small batch distillation process and sample an evolution of spirits from limoncello to local honey liqueur and rare Old Tom gin. An exclusive collaboration between Kangaroo Island Spirits and Baillie Lodges, baillies 9 wild gin includes a secret island ingredient that distinguishes it from imitations.
Also in the neighbourhood find Kangaroo Island Wool. The newly built wool mill puts visitors in touch with the island’s rich agricultural heritage. The onsite shop makes it easy to pickup a fine merino wool garment handcrafted on-island from hand selected, elite sheep to take home.
This bespoke experience visits a selection of island producers and includes return lodge transfers. Additional charges apply.
Producer inclusions subject to availability and seasonal operation.
Marvel at the spectacular beauty of birds of prey and their natural hunting abilities during a private free-flight presentation at Kangaroo Island's Raptor Domain. Interactive, fun and educational, it's a real hoot!
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Enjoy an up-close and personal encounter of Australian wildlife, hand-feed kangaroos and wallabies, spot pademelons, see penguins play and even have a chance to cuddle a koala!
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Breakfast in the wild and an up-close encounter with the ‘locals’ is a wonderful way to start the day on Kangaroo Island. At Seal Bay Conservation Park, a walk on the beach among the sea lion colony offers an experience reminiscent of the Galapagos.
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Encounter the Southern Ocean's powerful swells, towering limestone cliffs and sweeping coastal views on this epic island walk.
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The Southern Ocean offers up a bounty of glorious seafood including the fine King George Whiting. Cast off from the pristine shoreline at Hanson Bay for a relaxing interlude and maybe catch dinner!
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Venture to Hanson Bay Sanctuary to experience a very different kind of nightlife - the sights and sounds of Kangaroo Island after dark. Spot koalas at their most active and encounter kangaroos and more up close.
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