Deluxe tours on Kangaroo Island ~ Trip Advisor Pro

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Deluxe tours on Kangaroo Island

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Known as Australia’s Galapagos, Kangaroo Island is increasingly seen as an integral part of every first time visitor’s itinerary to Australia due to its exceptional wildlife and fine regional dining.

Touring options have been further increased with the introduction by Sealink (sealink.com.au) of new deluxe tours which provide guests with the opportunity to experience the best the region has to offer.

Available from March and catering for groups of 10 or less, the two new touring options are the two-day/one-night Platinum Tour and the three-day/two-night Platinum Plus Tour. Departing from Adelaide, both tours are conducted in luxuriously modified coaches for maximum comfort and sightseeing, including a window seat for each passenger and individual reclining seats fitted with lambswool seat covers.

Tour highlights include an authentic sheep shearing demonstration; exploring Flinders Chase National Park, known for its prolific wildlife and fascinating coastal formations; visiting Seal Bay Conservation Park with the chance to walk amongst a breeding colony of wild and rare Australian sea lions; and a visit to a winery and marron farm – this fresh water lobster is a local speciality - followed by lunch served with selected Kangaroo Island wines and marron.

Another highlight is a bush based bistro lunch followed by a free flight, birds of prey demonstration involving eagles, hawks, owls, kestrels and kookaburras.

Accommodation is at the four-star Wilderness Retreat, close to Flinders Chase National Park, set in 113 acres of pristine natural bush land. This property has eco-friendly facilities, comfortable accommodation and wildlife, like wallabies and possums, that wanders around the resort.

Visitors who opt for the Platinum Plus tour will spend the first night at Penneshaw’s four-star Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel, famous for its penguins. Guests can undertake a guided tour along the boardwalk to watch the penguins’ nightly wanderings, followed by a delicious two course dinner using local ingredients and wines from Kangaroo Island.

The Platinum tour two-day/one-night tour costs from AUD$831 per person based on two people sharing and includes transfers from Adelaide, most meals, accommodation, luxury transportation and all entrance fees on Kangaroo Island. The tour program starts on Thursday 27 March and will run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The Platinum Plus three-day/two-night tour costs from AUD$1026 per person based on two people sharing and includes the above, plus an additional half board night at Kangaroo Island Seafront Hotel and penguin tour. The tour will run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

South Australian-owned SeaLink Travel Group, two time Australian National Tourism Award winner, is one of the main tourism drivers for Kangaroo Island and is also a major provider of packaged holidays, self-drive programs, accommodation and coach tours highlighting the diversity of Kangaroo Island.

A “MUST SEE” DESTINATION FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS

Teeming with kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, seals, sea lions, penguins and goannas, this is the best place to see the widest range of free roaming native animals in their natural habitat.

At 155 kms long, 55 kms wide and with 450 kms of coastline, Kangaroo Island is the third largest island off Australia with almost a third of its area covered in pristine wilderness and conservation parks, 21 in total. It is not surprising then that the island has retained its rich diversity of flora and fauna, much of which is not found on the mainland.

Easily accessible by air and ferry, Kangaroo Island is ideal for travellers interested in walking, wildlife and nature, history, photography, outdoor pursuits, food and wine, fresh air and relaxation and as such easily lives up to its claims of being a not to be missed Australian destination.

source:http://www.easier.com/view/Travel/Travel_Guides/article-161268.html