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Kangaroo Island Nocturnal Tour:
Venture into the wilds of Kangaroo Island after dark and experience a side of the island that most visitors never see.
On this 2.5-hour nocturnal tour, you’ll explore the island’s diverse landscapes with a local guide, discovering the unique wildlife that comes to life when the sun sets.
As the day fades, the island’s nocturnal creatures emerge. With the help of your experienced guide, you’ll search for Tammar Wallabies hopping through the bush, Brush-tailed Possums scurrying along tree branches, Western Grey Kangaroos grazing under the stars.and Koalas resting on the gumtrees.
For the more elusive animals, you may be lucky enough to spot Boobook Owls, Stone Curlews, or even the island’s famous Little Penguins as they waddle ashore for the night.
Feeling lucky? what about an Echidna as well?
Why Choose Us?
- Small Groups, Big Adventure: We run our tours in small groups of just 4-6 passengers, allowing for a more intimate and personalized experience.
- Authentic Experience: This isn’t your typical bus tour. We use only 4WD vehicles to navigate Kangaroo Island’s rugged terrain, ensuring you get up close to the action in comfort and style.
- Fully Accredited Guides: Our expert guides are passionate about conservation and have in-depth knowledge of the island’s wildlife, ensuring you have a safe and informative tour.
- Respect for Wildlife: We have a deep respect for the animals and the environment. We don’t chase or disturb the wildlife; instead, we observe from a distance, allowing you to see these incredible creatures in their natural habitat without disruption.
Join us for an unforgettable adventure as you discover the secret life of Kangaroo Island after dark!
Notes:
- Min 2 passengers required for this tour.
- The tour will start from the Aurora Ozone Hotel in Kingscote.
- The Tour will depart from Kingscote ONLY.
- If you require another pickup (in Kingscote only) we will charge $10 pp
- Please contact us before booking the tour if you are not sure about your staying on the island
Age Restrictions:
- Children 4 – 14 years old will have a discount on the tour.
- Children 15 – 18 years old are considered adults.
- Children 4 – 18 Cannot travel unless accompanied by an adult.
- Depending to the age young children will need to use a booster seats. You will need to provide it.
Payment Policy:
- Nocturnal Tours are charged in full at the time of booking if booked alone.
- A non refundable card surcharge of 2.99 % applies on all the transactions made by credit card.
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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!
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!
Thank you Nikki for a lovely and fantastic day.
Our best recommendation 👏🏻😃🤩🙏
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.
Luca is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly - we highly recommend Kangaroo Island Hire a Guide! Thank you so much!!!
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!
Julie and Geoff
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.
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.
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
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.
We really enjoyed the full day. Everything has been so unexpected and gorgeous!
Of course, we will suggest this experience that is unforgivable!
We really enjoyed the full day. Everything has been so unexpected and gorgeous!
Of course, we will suggest this experience that is unforgivable!
We spotted kangaroos, wallabys, opossums, penguins and even a koala!!! All of this under a sky full of stars and a big shiny moon. Cover up, it's chilly at night, but you'll be warm and comfy in the van. Recommended!!
From the way he talks about the island and its wild animals, you can perceive his attachment and passion for both.
Luca is able to catch sight of a great amount of kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, brush tail possums and blue penguins! Without him, for sure we wouldn't have been able to distinguish and discover so many different animals!
We also got lucky enough to see a couple of echidnas, two stone-curlews with their babies and even a small varano!
During the daily trip, we had a couple of moka coffee breaks, accurately prepared in the well-organised trunk, and had a light bbq lunch cooked by Luca in a beautiful spot with Snelling beach view.
Highly recommended!
From the way he talks about the island and its wild animals, you can perceive his attachment and passion for both.
Luca is able to catch sight of a great amount of kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, brush tail possums and blue penguins! Without him, for sure we wouldn’t have been able to distinguish and discover so many different animals!
We also got lucky enough to see a couple of echidnas, two stone-curlews with their babies and even a small varano!
During the daily trip, we had a couple of moka coffee breaks, accurately prepared in the well-organised trunk, and had a light bbq lunch cooked by Luca in a beautiful spot with Snelling beach view.
Highly recommended!
He took us to the standard sites of the sea lion colony at Seal Bay and Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase national park.
However, because he has a smaller, 4WD Mercedes bus, he could take us to a lot of places off of the main road:
• which is where we saw lots of wildlife, including kangaroos, many koalas, including 2 who were no more than 10-15 feet away and 1 of the most beautiful birds we have ever seen - a blue wren.
• several beautiful and often secluded beaches.
If you’re going on a big tour bus, you’ll never be able to go to those places.
He prepared wonderful BBQ lunches with wine (Luca is Italian after all????- no worries, he did not touch a drop.)
The cost of AUD$375 (US$225) for a private tour (with no more than 6 people) is well worth it.
He took us to the standard sites of the sea lion colony at Seal Bay and Admirals Arch and Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase national park.
However, because he has a smaller, 4WD Mercedes bus, he could take us to a lot of places off of the main road:
• which is where we saw lots of wildlife, including kangaroos, many koalas, including 2 who were no more than 10-15 feet away and 1 of the most beautiful birds we have ever seen - a blue wren.
• several beautiful and often secluded beaches.
If you’re going on a big tour bus, you’ll never be able to go to those places.
He prepared wonderful BBQ lunches with wine (Luca is Italian after all????- no worries, he did not touch a drop.)
The cost of AUD$375 (c. US$225) per person for a private tour (with no more than 6 people) is well worth it.
I took my parents from the uk along with me and they loved it!
Thanks so much Luca.
Jess, Jane and Paul
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I took my parents from the uk along with me and they loved it!
Thanks so much Luca.
Jess, Jane and Paul
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