Duration:
8h
This is a tour tailor made for a maximum of 6-8 passengers an a modern and air conditioned 4wd vehicle.
Our experienced guide will lead your group to explore the Dudley Peninsula, Pelican Lagoon, Penneshaw and Cape Willoughby.
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Embark on a personalised journey across Kangaroo Island with a flexible itinerary designed to showcase the very best of this natural paradise. 🐨
Flexible Departure Options
Option 1: Kingscote or Airport Departure
Begin your adventure with a visit to the untouched shores of Nepean Bay and the striking red clay cliffs of Red Banks. Take a leisurely stroll along pristine beaches and enjoy breathtaking coastal vistas known only to locals.
We will journey through American River, where you can spot the rare Glossy Black Cockatoo feeding in the trees, and keep your eyes peeled for sleepy koalas. 🌿 As we head towards Pennington Bay, look out for wallabies and kangaroos near Pelican Lagoon.
Marvel at the powerful surf at Pennington Bay, or climb Prospect Hill for panoramic views of the Dudley Peninsula. At Cape Willoughby, explore the historic lighthouse precinct before watching kangaroos emerge in the twilight. 🦘
Option 2: Penneshaw, American River, or Ferry Terminal Departure
Start your tour directly from your American River or Penneshaw accommodation, or step straight off the Cape Jervis ferry. Please note a $60 per person fee applies for Penneshaw/Ferry pick-up or drop-off to cover extra travel time, kilometres driven, and fuel.
Tour Inclusions and Details
- Gourmet Dining: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with local red and white wines (or a gourmet picnic on Total Fire Ban days), plus coffee and biscuits.
- National Parks: All entry fees are fully included.
- Small Group Comfort: Travel in a modern, air-conditioned 4WD vehicle.
- Convenient Transfers: Free pick-up and drop-off in Kingscote or at the airport.
Important Information
- Exclusions: Gratuities are not included.
- Age Restrictions: Children aged 6–14 receive a tour discount. Children aged 15–18 are charged as adults. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For infants or very young children, please book our Private Option (booster seats available upon request).
- Flight Timing: This tour is incompatible with evening departure flights back to Adelaide, as we cannot guarantee arrival at the airport in time.
- Cruise Ship Guests: Please note this tour is strictly not suitable for cruise ship arrivals.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Luggage Limits
Touring is in small 4WDs will require ‘packing down’ to one smaller bag per person.
When this is necessary luggage can be stored at the Adelaide Airport, at your accommodation in Adelaide and at the Bus Central Station in Adelaide.
Luggage limits: 10kg per person.
What to Bring
Camera supplies on the island are limited.
Bring plenty spare batteries for camera or video recorder, sunscreen, sun hat, comfortable walking shoes, casual clothes, a warm top for cooler evenings, and a light rain jacket for wind protection in cooler seasons.
Do not forget personal medication.
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The only way to experience the kangaroo island nocturnal wildlife! Just did a nocturnal wildlife tour with Luca. Would highly recommend. Intimate affair. Beyond just showing us the animals, Luca shared his wealth of knowledge of the island, the animals and the landscape.
It was really great seeing the animals at night, behaving differently and in greater numbers too! Highlights were both a mother and child bush-tailed possum and koala on separate occasions. As well as the little penguins down by the bay.
All animals were responsibly sought out with a red light, and care taken not to disturb their night activities.
Will definitely return for one of the other tours if we are lucky enough to come by Kangaroo Island again.
Thanks again!
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O1682JGlucal, Owner at Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide, responded to this review - 2026-09-30
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was an absolute pleasure having you on our nocturnal wildlife tour.
I’m really glad you enjoyed experiencing Kangaroo Island after dark and seeing our wildlife behaving naturally in their nighttime environment. The possums, koalas and little penguins certainly made it a special evening!
Thank you also for mentioning our responsible use of red lights and the care we take not to disturb the animals protecting our wildlife while giving our guests a memorable experience is incredibly important to us.
I really enjoyed sharing the evening with you, and hopefully we’ll see you back on Kangaroo Island one day for another adventure!
All the best,
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Arthur
20 Sep 2026
Superb!! Kaitlyn was terrific!! Went out of her way to accommodate and rearranged the schedule so we could see some extra special things. Very patient and so happy!!read moreread less
Don
20 Sep 2026
Disappointing and not worth the time or cost The positives - we enjoyed our guide Luca who was nice and had entertaining stories to share. The tour seemed very disorganized, overall. We spotted a koala which was very cool. We spent some time looking at and learning about the habits of penguins which was also lovely.Negatives - the vast majority of what we did was time spent looking at wallabies and kangaroos. It's Kangaroo Island. The amount of time we spent on Kangaroos and Wallabies was unnecessary given that they are everywhere and easily spotted just wandering the island. We saw probably over 100 of each on our own before this tour.
I think for what the experience was - about 2 1/2 hours total, combined with what was provided, $140 per person was not worth the value. I think the tour easily could've been 90 minutes total for half the price, and we'd have seen all the same animals and had a better overall experience, and one that would have been worth the value. I can't comfortably recommend this tour in its current format.
We also received information about certain animals that was different from what we heard from other tour guides / park rangers around the island, which was odd and confusing.
Overall, this was very disappointing and I don't recommend it. We were dissatisfied and would have been better suited with a different tour, or honestly, not wasting the time at all.
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O1682JGlucal, Owner at Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide, responded to this review - 2026-09-13
Thank you for your review. We have to admit, we are a little perplexed by it.
You joined a Night Tour on **Kangaroo Island** and were disappointed that we spent time looking at… kangaroos and wallabies. We’re not entirely sure what to say about that one! 😊
During approximately 2.5 hours, you saw kangaroos, wallabies, a koala and penguins in their natural environment. You also mentioned that you enjoyed Luca, his stories, and learning about the penguins. For a wildlife night tour, we would actually consider that a pretty successful evening, particularly since wildlife is wild and we cannot order different animals to appear on request.
You are absolutely correct that you can drive around Kangaroo Island yourself at night and potentially see some of these animals for free. In the same way, you can visit many destinations independently rather than booking a guided tour. A guided tour includes the guide's time, vehicle, fuel, local knowledge, experience and, most importantly, knowing where and how to look for wildlife safely after dark.
As for the suggestion that the same experience should take 90 minutes and cost half the price, unfortunately operating a professional guided tour on Kangaroo Island doesn't become half as expensive simply because somebody would prefer the tour to be shorter.
Regarding wildlife information, our guides are experienced local tour guides, not scientists or wildlife researchers. Information and interpretations can occasionally differ between guides, rangers and other people working with wildlife, and we are always happy to review anything specific that a guest believes was incorrect.
We are sorry the tour wasn't for you. However, considering that you saw a koala, penguins, kangaroos and wallabies, enjoyed your guide and his stories, and spent an evening observing native wildlife in the wild, we think describing the experience as “not wasting the time at all” is perhaps a little unfair.
But we do appreciate the feedback even if we may have to disappoint future guests by continuing to show them kangaroos on Kangaroo Island. 😉
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bbb1128
12 Sep 2026
Informative + Fun Tour! So Many Animal Sightings + Stars I had an awesome nocturnal tour with Luca! It was so cool getting to see so many animals active at night that I normally don’t see during the day. Luca is super knowledgeable and familiar with so many parts of the island that I drove by throughout the day without paying close attention to its surroundings. We saw kangaroos, possums, wallabies, koalas (even one walking), special birds, and penguins! The night sky was spectacular with all the stars and he did a great job explaining the various patterns in the sky. I highly recommend this tour. I learned so much!read moreread less
Sarah107751
13 Jul 2026
I had an awesome nocturnal tour with Luca! It was so cool getting to see so many animals active at night that I normally don’t see during the day. Luca is super knowledgeable and familiar with so many parts of the island that I drove by throughout the day without paying close attention to its surroundings. We saw kangaroos, possums, wallabies, koalas (even one walking), special birds, and penguins! The night sky was spectacular with all the stars and he did a great job explaining the various patterns in the sky. I highly recommend this tour. I learned so much!
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Sarah
06 Jul 2026
A fantastic experience exploring the incredible wildlife of beautiful Kangaroo Island! A huge thank you to Luca for making the day so enjoyable with his knowledge, passion, and friendliness. The picnic was also amazing and the perfect addition to an unforgettable tour. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to experience the island’s unique wildlife!
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Giuseppe
25 Jun 2026
Great tour guide Katelyn, our tour guide is the reason for this review rating. Katelyn demonstrated her thorough knowledge of the koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, seals, and sea lions that we saw, Katelyn located them all in their natural habitat so that we could clearly see them, I enjoyed hearing her experiences rescuing koalas after the wildfires a few years ago. Her heart and love of the animals clearly showed. Katelyn also adapted quickly to minor difficulties inherent in a two day tour.read moreread less
O1682JGlucal, Owner at Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide, responded to this review - 2026-07-03
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Katelyn made your two-day tour such a memorable experience.
Her passion for Kangaroo Island's wildlife and conservation is genuine, and we're so pleased that her knowledge, enthusiasm, and personal experiences especially helping rescue koalas after the bushfires made such an impact on your visit. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to her; she'll be thrilled to hear them.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Kangaroo Island for another wildlife adventure in the future!
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Mark
25 Jun 2026
Must do tour! What a wonderful tour, led by Nikki. Nikki was fantastic and a wealth of knowledge. We lucked out and got this tour all to ourselves plus, fantastic weather! Nikki told us all about the geology of the land, the unique features of the animals, and why she’s passionately in love with her home land of Kangaroo Island. We saw kangaroo, koala, seals (I even got sniffed by a baby seal!), wallabies, pelicans, and even the shy echidna. A lovely rainbow joined us for most of the day to make it even more special. My sister and I are vegan and Nikki prepared a delicious all vegan meal on the grill with vegetable kebabs, salad, garlic bread, and wine. A true highlight of our trip to Australia!read moreread less
edietz000
05 May 2026
Thomas and I had a wonderful day today with our private guide, Nikki Redmann. She brought Kangaroo Island to life for us with great passion and emotion. We visited many of the island’s highlights, and she introduced us closely to its wildlife and plant life. We experienced seals, kangaroos, koalas, and echidnas in their natural habitat.
At lunchtime, she prepared an excellent lunch for us. She also served delicious homemade coffee with biscuits.
We are deeply impressed and more than delighted with today’s experience and can highly recommend Nikki to anyone. Nikki is a passionate nature and animal lover as well as an expert in her field
Thomas and Petra Schlüter from Germany
At lunchtime, she prepared an excellent lunch for us. She also served delicious homemade coffee with biscuits.
We are deeply impressed and more than delighted with today’s experience and can highly recommend Nikki to anyone. Nikki is a passionate nature and animal lover as well as an expert in her field
Thomas and Petra Schlüter from Germany
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Petra
01 May 2026
Fantastic Day of Wildlife with Nikki Nikki was our guide and we couldn’t ask for anyone better. We were focused on seeing wildlife and she is an unbelievable passionate native KI naturalist. Amazing person, amazing scenery and amazing wildlife habitat here. Perfect day.read moreread less
trvlfish
25 Apr 2026
This tour offers a fantastic mix of wildlife, scenery, and iconic landmarks. Highly recommend! We had an unforgettable day on the Best of Kangaroo Island 4WD Scenic Tour with our personal guide Luca. It was an incredible way to experience the island’s natural beauty and wildlife and the time flew by. Our visit to Seal Bay Conservation Park was a true highlight. Walking along the boardwalk and stepping onto the sandy beach to watch sea lions playing in the surf and laying about, just meters away was such a unique and memorable experience.
The afternoon in Flinders Chase National Park was equally impressive. Exploring the striking Remarkable Rocks, was truly remarkable! The walk down to Admirals Arch and watching fur seals playing below was absolutely breathtaking.
In the late afternoon we were treated to many sightings of kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
This tour offers a fantastic mix of wildlife, scenery, and iconic landmarks. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Kangaroo Island!
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559vickil
20 Apr 2026
Nikki is one of the most knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining guides we have ever had - Anywhere!
Her knowledge and passion for her island and its natural inhabitants are amazing.
The things we saw, and the experiences we had, were the absolute best we have had so far on our visit to Australia.
If you plan a visit to Kangaroo Island, ask for Nikki to give you a one of a kind tour. You will not regret it!
Her knowledge and passion for her island and its natural inhabitants are amazing.
The things we saw, and the experiences we had, were the absolute best we have had so far on our visit to Australia.
If you plan a visit to Kangaroo Island, ask for Nikki to give you a one of a kind tour. You will not regret it!
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Greg
04 Mar 2026
A day to remember forever Our guide,Nikki, was fabulous. A fierce protector of this amazing island. Her knowledge of the land, the history and wildlife was unbelievable. Her respect for this beautiful place and her quest to help preserve the land and animals for the future was so inspiring. We cannot say enough about how wonderful the day with Nikki was. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise.
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Michelle
20 Feb 2026
Excellent experience! Checks a lot of boxes Amazing experience! We were thrilled with the amount of wildlife we saw. The context and history from the guide also enhanced the experience. We were able to see an elusive blue penguin at the last stop. Comfortable van and good company. I would recommend to anyone .read moreread less
shelley
19 Feb 2026
Our tour guide was Nikki Redman. She was not only an excellent guide, but is a very knowledgeable naturalist and a wonderful person. Our group spent 2 days with her and we all felt that we gained a friend for life.
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David
27 Jan 2026
Kangaroo Nightlife and then some Tour guide Luka was great with our small group showing us birds, roos, wallaby, possum, spiders and penguins and more on our night tour. Can’t recommend this tour enough, it was a highlight of our 18 days in AU.read moreread less
michbauer68
18 Jan 2026
Kangaroo Island Tour Great tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and personable. She went out of her way to be sure we saw animals. She also was very flexible and we stayed as long as we wanted at each location. The vehicle was much nicer than expected, very comfortable and everyone could see. We wish cold water was offered more frequently, we had to ask. It was a very hot day. The lunch while good did not match description of being gourmet. There could also have been more food. Biggest negative was using Trip Advisor to make the reservation. It was a real pain. There were way too many emails involved to make the reservation. When we were directly in contact with the provider it was easy.read moreread less
O1682JGlucal, Owner at Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide, responded to this review - 2025-12-30
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour, the guide’s knowledge and flexibility, and the comfort of the vehicle especially on such a hot day.
Regarding water, we do provide one bottled water per guest at the start of the tour and also carry a large chilled water container in the vehicle so guests can refill throughout the day. This is part of our effort to minimise plastic waste, but we appreciate your comment and will be more proactive in reminding guests that refills are always available.
As for lunch, we’re sorry it didn’t meet your personal expectations. Our gourmet BBQ lunch is freshly cooked on the day and typically includes marinated chicken or lamb skewers cooked on the BBQ, potato or couscous salad, a green salad with tomatoes and feta, garlic bread, and local Kangaroo Island wines (Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc). This is usually a highlight for guests.
We also understand your frustration with booking via TripAdvisor. While we value the platform for visibility, we agree that direct communication with us is often simpler, and we’re glad that once in touch, everything was easy.
Thank you again for joining us, and we’re very happy you enjoyed the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back to Kangaroo Island in the future.
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happytraveler492015
20 Dec 2025
This was one of the best guided tours we’ve ever done. Nikki Redman was phenomenal - warm, patient, and impressively knowledgeable. Every stop left us speechless, but what truly made the day special was Nikki’s narration: the way she described the wildlife, landscapes, and life on Kangaroo Island was heartfelt and inspiring. You could feel her love for the island in every detail. Unforgettable experience!
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Isabella
15 Dec 2025
Excellent nocturnal wildlife trip with lots of sightings We had an excellent nocturnal wildlife spotting trip with Luca. We saw possums, wallabies, Roos, a koala and penguins. Luca is very knowledgeable and made it a very interesting evening. We would highly recommend as you need his keen eye to spot some of these elusive creatures.read moreread less
louisab1970
09 Dec 2025
Incredible experience with Nikki! Wow what an amazing experience. We spent an incredible two days touring KI with our warm, friendly and exceptionally knowledge guide Nikki. She’s originally from KI so she has deep understanding of the island wildlife, history and the geography. As an animal expert she knows exactly where to find the best areas for viewing. She has also published a beautiful book of her own KI wildlife photography - a great souvenir from our visit. Be sure to ask for Nikki when you reserve this amazing adventure.read moreread less
HSmith563
28 Nov 2025
Fantastic day! We had a fantastic day around the island with Nicki (?) we also had a nice barberque lunch. the guide was very responsive and knowledgeable. We saw fur seals, kangoroos, koslas and we saw a lot of beutiful places around the island.We really recommend this tour!
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Marie-Louise
09 Nov 2025
Seal Bay and North Coast Wildlife I had an amazing day with KIguide! Everything was so well organised , the tour was incredible, and I can honestly say it was a 5-star experience!read moreread less
Ana
02 Nov 2025
Worth the trip We had a great time seeing so many sights and animals on Kangaroo Island. Our guide Nikki was all we could have asked for! She took really great care of us. I don't think it's possible to do Kangaroo Island in less time and it's worth the splurge getting a knowledgeable guide who can help you spot hard to see koalas and know where there will be kangaroos. If you want to experience all that Kangaroo Island has to offer, I recommend taking this tour.read moreread less
djinnw
19 Oct 2025
An incredible experience thanks to our guide Nikki, a local passionate about her work and nature. She knows the area and its history perfectly, and allowed us to see sea lions, koalas, wallabys, and kangaroos up close. What a feeling to be in contact with animals in their natural habitat, everything done with rigorous respect for the animals, without treating them like freaks.
Oscar and Serena
Oscar and Serena
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Danne
14 Oct 2025
Absolutely exceptional experience!
We had the pleasure of spending two days with Mia and Luca — two amazing guides who led us through breathtaking landscapes and helped us spot rare animals, all with deep respect for nature and wildlife.
They’re truly special: their passion and effort to spread awareness and knowledge about animals and their habitat is inspiring.
An unforgettable experience, and absolutely something you should do if you're visiting Kangaroo Island!
We had the pleasure of spending two days with Mia and Luca — two amazing guides who led us through breathtaking landscapes and helped us spot rare animals, all with deep respect for nature and wildlife.
They’re truly special: their passion and effort to spread awareness and knowledge about animals and their habitat is inspiring.
An unforgettable experience, and absolutely something you should do if you're visiting Kangaroo Island!
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Laura
19 Sep 2025
Fantastic tour A fantastic tour to discover the most beautiful parts of Kangaroo Island with Luca, a fantastic guide who explained everything there was to know, recommended.read moreread less
antoneri24
12 Sep 2025
Great experience! We took a tour with Hire a Guide on Kangaroo Island, which is a magnificent small island near Adelaide. It was a truly emotional experience; we walked and saw the unspoiled nature of this island, where the animals are free, so we saw them in their natural habitat.The experience, which was already beautiful on its own, was made even better by our guide, Nikki, who accompanied us for the entire tour. With her 4x4 and her knowledge of the island's various roads, we were able to see many different places in a relatively short amount of time, stopping at beaches and also in some clearings.
We saw kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, and sea lions (watching the pups run toward the sea just a short distance from us was wonderful). Nikki is an expert on animals; she knows so much, and her words reveal her love for the island and for nature, a love that is also evident in the respect she has for the animals (we got close but always kept our distance so as not to scare them away). She also takes amazing photos!
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evn900
12 Sep 2025
Kangaroo Island in 2 days without missing anything and just enjoying it! The best way to visit Kangaroo Island without missing a thing! Our guide Luca knew all the spots and time where to be to see wildlife and incredible sceneries. Probably we would have been missing 50% of things travelling alone on a rented car. Luca knows very well the island where he has been leaving for many years and he is also a true wildlife expert. Check out Luca’s incredible pick of a seal eating an octopus at Seal bay! You can sit back and relax just enjoying the experience. The barbecue was really nice, and, in the afternoon, we got also a special taste of Italy with a real Italian coffee made on a Bialetti moka coffee maker, some hot chocolate for the kids and typical Australian cookies. Money well spent!read moreread less
Enrico
31 Aug 2025
Nikki was an exceptional guide! 🌟
From the first moment, she welcomed us with a smile and an infectious passion for Kangaroo Island. She knows every corner of the island and is able to share stories and curiosities that make it even more fascinating. She was attentive, thoughtful, and always ready to answer any questions, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. She added a stop to the tour to accommodate us😍
Thanks to her, we saw spectacular places, encountered wonderful animals (kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, snakes, sea lions, birds), and discovered sides of the island we would never have noticed on our own. An unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone who wants to discover Kangaroo Island the best way: with Nikki!
From the first moment, she welcomed us with a smile and an infectious passion for Kangaroo Island. She knows every corner of the island and is able to share stories and curiosities that make it even more fascinating. She was attentive, thoughtful, and always ready to answer any questions, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. She added a stop to the tour to accommodate us😍
Thanks to her, we saw spectacular places, encountered wonderful animals (kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, snakes, sea lions, birds), and discovered sides of the island we would never have noticed on our own. An unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone who wants to discover Kangaroo Island the best way: with Nikki!
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Silvia
13 Aug 2025
Nikki is THE BEST! Touring with Nikki is the best! She's lived on the island most of her life. She is a professional nature photographer who is super passionate about protecting nature and sharing her incredible knowledge with her guests. You'll see things with Nikki that you would never see on your own. 100% recommend this tour!read moreread less
Robert77096
07 Jun 2025
Kangaroo Island Nocturnal tour Wonderful night tour with Colin. He took us to some fabulous places to see all the animals that are very active in the evening. We were also fortunate to see some penguins, which were a nice bonus!read moreread less
smcmaster
02 May 2025
An amazing guide Had a wonderful trip with Nikki who is KI as her knowledge is amazing! She showed us everything and everywhere round the island wonderful guide can’t praise her enough !!read moreread less
tonykU724AG
23 Apr 2025
Highly recommend Hireaguide Kangaroo Island if you want a true island experience. Personal and very helpful customer service from Luca during the booking process. We had an amazing day with the fabulous Nikki as our guide. Her knowledge of and passion for her beautiful Kangaroo Island and the incredible wildlife was truly inspiring. Do yourself a favour and check out her absolutely beautiful photography of the native wildlife on FB/Insta Nikki Redman Photography. Even better, there are 2 gorgeous coffee table books available to buy! Nikki made the day a very joyous and fun experience! A beautiful human who cares deeply about our planet!
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Jenny
20 Apr 2025
An excellent day An excellent day, guided by Nicky who was a very authentic, knowledgeable and personable guide. The itinerary covers a lot of this beautiful island without feeling rushed, with an interesting commentary and various incidental experiences as we travelled around. We also had a delicious lunch quickly cooked by Nicky.read moreread less
Glynis
12 Apr 2025
We hade a wonderful day at KI together with Nikki Redman on our day tour. She is so nice and easy to be with. The island is her home and her knowledge is just amazing.
Thank you Nikki for a lovely and fantastic day.
Our best recommendation 👏🏻😃🤩🙏
Thank you Nikki for a lovely and fantastic day.
Our best recommendation 👏🏻😃🤩🙏
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Jeanette
11 Apr 2025
We hade a wonderful day at KI together with Nikki Redman on our day tour. She is so nice and easy to be with. The island is her home and her knowledge is just amazing.
Thank you Nikki for a lovely and fantastic day.
Our best recommendation 👏🏻😃🤩🙏
Thank you Nikki for a lovely and fantastic day.
Our best recommendation 👏🏻😃🤩🙏
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J
11 Apr 2025
Enjoyable, expert photo tour Without Nikki Redman we would have missed 95% of the island and its richness. Kangaroo Island is in her blood. Nikki knows the back roads, how to avoid the tour buses, etc. She is a naturalist and photographer and published photo author. By luck, having Nikki as our guide matched our tour preferences to a perfection. Nikki prepared a great lunch on the barbie, was very sensitive to our love of nature and wanting to get all the best angles . sometimes we had a surprise like the echidna or monitor lizard. "Crouch down, move when I move, walk like you are on ice ." Thank you Nikki! Great day tour.read moreread less
Colleen
08 Apr 2025
Great way to see someone the highlights of the island. We had a great day on this tour. Luca was very knowledgeable and made sure that we saw wildlife. The highlights for us were seeing the Koalas, seals and sea lions. Luca made us a good barbecue lunch complete with wine. Would highly recommend this tour. Luca has promised to send some of the photos that he took on his camera of the wildlife and we look forward to receiving these.read moreread less
Diane
26 Mar 2025
Nikki Redman lead us on an amazing three-day private tour of Kangaroo Island focused on wildlife photography. She has a near supernatural instinct for finding birds and animals. She is highly knowledgeable, experienced, and expert in all things Kangaroo Island. And she cooks a mean barbie! Thank you Nikki!
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LaJuan
11 Mar 2025
We had a tour of Kangaroo Island with Nikki - it was the best day and she’s the best guide! So knowledgable, fun and passionate about the island she grew up on. She took us to all the best spots to see the wildlife up close and it was an incredible experience. Highly, highly recommend.
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Robyn
21 Feb 2025
We had de most amazing time with Nikki.
She’s so passionate about the animals and the island in general that makes it so fun to get to know all about it. We got to see a lot of koalas and sea lions and we loved the entire tour.
She’s so passionate about the animals and the island in general that makes it so fun to get to know all about it. We got to see a lot of koalas and sea lions and we loved the entire tour.
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andrea
26 Dec 2024
We had an amazing day with Luca, exploring Kangaroo Island! He showed us all the best spots and shared so much about the island's history and wildlife. We saw so much more than we ever could have on our own. Kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, echidna ... Stopped so many times on the way in the wildlife... Wonderful!
Luca is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly - we highly recommend Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide! Thank you so much!!!
Luca is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly - we highly recommend Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide! Thank you so much!!!
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Corentin
04 Dec 2024
Great Experience Thank you Luca for one of the best experiences to see native animals living in their own environment and being able to get so close to them. This is one of the best tours on the island and a must do.read moreread less
Geoff
23 Oct 2024
A perfect tour for Italians, but not just for them Personally, I'm not particularly fond of organized tours. In safe places like Australia, you can rent a car and set off on your own adventure. However, Kangaroo Island is an area of farmers, ranchers, and fishermen. It’s not primarily a tourist destination, and if you really want to see kangaroos and koalas, you need an experienced guide. We relied on "Kangaroo Island hire a Guide." Our guide, Luca, is an Italian who has lived here for decades and knows every aspect of this place.Luca took us to the right spots to observe everything this extraordinary island has to offer in its natural habitat. He also helped us understand what it means to live in such a beautiful and remote location. We spent the entire day in a comfortable 4x4. What was supposed to be a picnic lunch turned into a barbecue by the sea. We Italians also enjoyed our usual coffee break, prepared in the traditional way with a real moka pot. (Luca assured me that for non-Italian tours, he still offers delightful teatime.)
Highly recommended!
Personalmente, non amo particolarmente i tour organizzati. In luoghi sicuri come l’Australia, è possibile affittare un’auto e partire all’avventura. Tuttavia, Kangaroo Island è una terra di contadini, allevatori e pescatori. Non è un luogo prettamente turistico e, se desideri davvero vedere canguri e koala, hai bisogno di una guida esperta. Noi ci siamo affidati a "Hire a Guide". La nostra guida, Luca, è un italiano che vive qui da decenni e conosce ogni aspetto di questo posto.
Luca ci ha condotti nei luoghi giusti per osservare in natura tutto ciò che questa straordinaria isola ha da offrire. Ci ha anche fatto comprendere cosa significhi vivere in un luogo così bello e remoto. Abbiamo trascorso l'intera giornata a bordo di un comodo 4x4. Quello che doveva essere un pranzo al sacco si è trasformato in una grigliata vicino al mare. Noi italiani abbiamo avuto anche la nostra consueta pausa caffè, preparata come da tradizione con una vera moka. (Luca mi ha assicurato che nei tour non italiani offre comunque invitanti teatime.)
Consigliatissimo!
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decesarisalessia
20 Oct 2024
What an experience of a lifetime - amazing! Luca provided a very interesting and knowledgeable tour for my husband and I. We saw native animals up close in their natural environment. It really was amazing. To see animals such as wallabies in the wild feeding their young, mother koala with a baby and an echidna having a dig for dinner. Totally recommend this tour it was excellent. A big thank you Luca.Julie and Geoff
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Geoff
19 Oct 2024
The best tour I’ve ever had Nikki took us around Kangaroo Island and we were able to see and appreciate so much about it. She was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly cared about her home. I can’t recommend it enough.read moreread less
michaeljhoward
11 Oct 2024
Best experience ever We were very lucky to have been on the most amazing tour we have been on, with Nicki the greatest guide. She was so knowledgeable, fun and friendly and our three children aged 9, 11 and 13 were totally fascinated with all the stories she had to tell about the Kangaroo Island wildlife. She managed to find the rarest animal sightings on the tour and we saw so many fascinating animals up close. We strongly recommend this tour, and thank you again to Nicki!!read moreread less
sophieari
09 Oct 2024
A Memora Experience with an Exceptional Guide. I was so very impressed with the two day tour with Nikki. Although I have experienced many very good to excellent tours in my travels, rarely have I encountered a tour guide as knowledgeable and passionate for a subject or place as Nikki is for Kangaroo Island. I booked the tour for September 2nd and 3rd, 2024 and my husband and I flew to Kangaroo on September 1st. We found we were the only persons on the tour because the ferry service, the usual way for most to reach the island, was not operating for several days.
The tour was thoroughly enjoyable and the lunches, eaten outdoors, were surprisingly good.
I highly recommend this tour, if possible, in a seaon when fewer people visit the island.
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Discerning189
30 Sep 2024
Nikki is a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide, with a great knowledge of the island from all points of view. She transmitted to us the passion for her island and how to protect it. We spent a wonderful day with also a bit of luck that allowed us to see many animals, beautiful landscapes and the right closing with an extraordinary rainbow.
The pumpkin soup prepared by Luca for our lunch time was so good😋.
Luca accompanied us on the interesting night tour and showed us the animals that live at night.
The pumpkin soup prepared by Luca for our lunch time was so good😋.
Luca accompanied us on the interesting night tour and showed us the animals that live at night.
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Cristina
06 Aug 2024
Well what can I say, we have just had the BEST day.
Our brains are bursting from the amount of things we've learnt - to say Nikki is an expert would be an understatement! We saw so much - sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, echidnas, dolphins, parrots, various birds....
She was so lovely with our two daughters, she quickly learned our youngest is a koala fanatic and made sure we saw lots and learnt plenty!
We enjoyed the most delicious BBQ and a glass of wine with a sea view. Special thanks to Luca for preparing this and for providing vegetarian treats for me :)
We cannot thank Nikki enough for the most magical day. Our hearts are full x
Our brains are bursting from the amount of things we've learnt - to say Nikki is an expert would be an understatement! We saw so much - sea lions, kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, echidnas, dolphins, parrots, various birds....
She was so lovely with our two daughters, she quickly learned our youngest is a koala fanatic and made sure we saw lots and learnt plenty!
We enjoyed the most delicious BBQ and a glass of wine with a sea view. Special thanks to Luca for preparing this and for providing vegetarian treats for me :)
We cannot thank Nikki enough for the most magical day. Our hearts are full x
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Jacqueline
06 Aug 2024
It was a great and fun tour! It was just the 4 of us on the tour so was very personal and comfortable. Luca was very knowledgeable. We saw Pelicans, wallabies, koala, kangaroos, penguins and even did star gazing. We were able to get on and off the vehicle to view the nocturnal animals closer. Definitely recommend this tour!
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Melissa
05 Jul 2024
The Best Tour I can’t say enough good things about this touring company! They go above and beyond to make your trip special. We took 2 day tours with them and a night safari. We saw sooo many animals and they know where to look for them. Don’t consider anyone else!read moreread less
I7533NJelizabethr
09 May 2024
Amazing 2 Day Tour Amazing tour! Nikki was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the island and its inhabitants. Got to see a LOT over two days. Highly recommended.read moreread less
mdrage123
01 May 2024
Best way to see Kangaroo Island Our experience with KI Hire a Guide was absolutely 5 stars. We did the nocturnal tour with Luca and the day tour with Nikki, both of whom were fabulous. Nikki was very enthusiastic, extremely knowledgeable, and so much fun. She helped us spot a lot of animals including an echidna, koalas in trees and on the ground, kangaroos, eagles, sea lions & pups. The tour included a fabulous lunch cooked on the barbecue. We would highly recommend requesting Nikki for a day tour - she is absolutely phenomenal. Luca is very quick to respond to questions and pays attention to all the details when organizing the tours. He was great at spotting nocturnal activity during our night tour (including an echidna, penguins, opossums, kangaroos, an owl, and tons of wallabies of course). 10/10 recommend KI Hire a Guide.read moreread less
Escape39002488878
13 Apr 2024
Podlax- A great tour What a terrific day. Our guide Nikki Redman was so fun to be with She was knowledgeable and her love of the island and passion for the animals was obvious. We had five in the group and the excitement of the overseas family of seeing native Australian animals in the wild was infectious and made a great trip even better. Would definitely recommend this day trip especially if time is limited. Great memories. Thanks Niki and Lucaread moreread less
Podlax
09 Apr 2024
Two great tour days - two great Guides! Enjoyed a fabulous day yesterday on the Seal Bay Tour with Nikki & also did the Flinders Chase tour with Luca last week. Both Guides have such great knowledge to share about flora & fauna , history & current issues. Great to have someone with local knowledge to drive us to places we’d never find or visit otherwise and know where to find the native fauna in their natural habitat. We saw lots! Lunch & comfy vehicle ride included. Highly recommend!read moreread less
norajlewis
07 Apr 2024
110% recommend doing this tour, so worthwhile hiring a guide to Wow, what an incredibly enjoyable day! Nikki made the whole day so wonderful for our family. Her enthusiasm, wealth of knowledge and love for Kangaroo Island shone through. From the accommodating side jaunts for our bird phtotography interest, to the magic of Seal Bay, the spotting of koalas and echidnas and the delicious lunch.We topped off our day capturing the Western Whip Bird, glad we were there to share that special moment with you Nikki! Highly, highly recommend Nikki and Luca to see all the sights of KI. A must do.
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Jodie
06 Apr 2024
Luca was a wonderful guide for our one-day tour of Kangaroo Island! He took us all around the southern part of the island and made sure that we had the opportunity to visit as many sites as possible during our short time there. And, boy, did we love our barbie lunch!! What a neat, special day!!!
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Ann
06 Mar 2024
Wonderful time on the island with Luca! We booked the nocturnal tour and a full day tour as well. Everything was wonderful. Highly recommend his services!
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Viorica
21 Jan 2024
Luca was amazing. He communicated appropriately and was really courteous. He showed us so much more than the large buses, and he was very knowledgeable. He even was an amazing chef with a very personal lunch. I recommend him for anyone who wants to have a private tour of the island.
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Anisa
05 Dec 2023
