Top 7 Outdoor Activities in Penneshaw, South Australia

Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari departs daily from the Christmas Cove Marina in Penneshaw 'Kangaroo Island's gateway'. Christmas Cove is one of Australia's Geological Monuments cut out by glacial movement 240 million years ago and it offers the perfect access to board the 7.5 metre vessel a Gemini Waverider that carries up to 12 passengers. In 1802 Matthew Flinders discovered Kangaroo Island on his world expedition. See the landing places where he and his crew arrived and where French explorer Nicolas Baudin came ashore and inscribed his details into Frenchman's rock in Hog bay. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari takes you on a awesome 75 minute coastal and wildlife tour around the coastline of Kangaroo Island visiting places like Dolphin Cove, Cuttlefish Bay, Kangaroo Head and Snapper Point. Encounter pods of Bottle Nose and Common Dolphins that can been seen up close and enjoy them in their natural environment swimming up along side the boat, with numbers sometimes in the dozens and often with their baby calves. Colonies of New Zealand Fur Seals and Australian Sea Lions inhabit the coast that surrounds Kangaroo Island and these seals gather along the rocks enjoying the warm sun, resting after fishing for days on end and show off their agile swimming ability right before your eyes. Witness Southern Right Whales (seasonal) as they pass through these waters on their annual migration to the Great Australian Bight, look in awe at these giant majestic creatures often with their new calves who have swam so far from the Great Southern Ocean to give birth in these warmer safer waters of Kangaroo Island. There are many varieties of sea birds on the Safari including the unforgettable encounters with the mighty Osprey or sometimes known as the Sea Hawk. Opportunities arise on this wildlife Safari to marvel at the Osprey diving into the ocean to grasp fish with their powerful talons. Cormorants and Gulls are abundant along the coast. Put Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari on your 'must do' list - this is a Safari not to be missed on your visit to Kangaroo Island.

Kangaroo Island Safari offers one and two-day tours allowing visitors to enjoy all the best experiences that Kangaroo Island has to offer! Explore National Parks, spot native wildlife and taste local produce. Kangaroo Island is a must-do when visiting South Australia.

Our luxury tours are designed to bring you up close and personal with Kangaroo Island. Your friendly experienced guide will impress you with their local knowledge of Kangaroo Island and the abundant wildlife. KI Discovery Tours offer both one and two day itineraries; we can also tailor itineraries to suit the needs of individuals. For an exclusive tours a surcharge will apply. Over night tours provide accommodation at the 4 star Kangaroo Island Seafront. Our luxury touring company is committed to making sure you have an experience that is like no other you will have in Australia.

The newly developed Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail is now open and already welcoming and amazing visitors of all ages. Come and wander through the stunning trail built in a remarkable natural environment, located in the heart of the coastal village of Penneshaw. Explore the many surprises, scenic lookouts, ancient vegetation and the stunning ravine walls. Look for the ancient ghost tree, the resi

We operate a 13m vessel "Cooinda" from American River daily and conduct fishing charters. Our charters cater include 1/2 day which is aimed at novice anglers right through to full day game fishing for the more serious angler.