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Kangaroo Island & the Fleurieu: Route Guide

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Remarkable Rocks Kangaroo Island — Kangaroo Island
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Drive from Adelaide through the Fleurieu Peninsula, taking the same car across to Kangaroo Island on the Cape Jervis–Penneshaw ferry. Explore Seal Bay's viewing boardwalk, the granite formations of Remarkable Rocks and the Southern Ocean coast at Admirals Arch. Reserve vehicle space and check ferry and park alerts; wildlife sightings depend on conditions.

Kangaroo Island & the Fleurieu is a 285 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as 4–5 days; the plan below is the 5-day version for November, built from 196 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

4–5
days
285km
distance
3
Stops
196
curated stops

View ready-made plans 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go

The route

Adelaide→ 85 kmVictor Harbor→ 95 kmKangaroo Island

What you'll see

Art Gallery of South Australia
Discover diverse art genres in a captivating collection.
Adelaide
South Australian Whale Centre
Housed in a historic railway shed, explore marine, cultural, and Aboriginal treasures.
Victor Harbor
Seal Bay Conservation Park
Observe wild Australian sea lions lounging on the pristine beach.
Kangaroo Island
Adelaide Oval
Cheer at a thrilling summer cricket match in the city center.
Adelaide
Granite Island
Stroll along the wooden causeway to Granite Island and enjoy the scenic coastal views and serene surroundings.
Victor Harbor
Reeves Point
Discover historic settlement sites and ancient mulberry trees.
Kangaroo Island
South Australian Museum
Appreciate the best Australian Aboriginal collection worldwide.
Adelaide
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Walk among kangaroos and other wildlife in an interactive park setting.
Kangaroo Island

Choose your length

4-day plan18 stops · 11.0 h transit4.5 stops/day · 2.8 h transit/daySee the full plan →5-day plan25 stops · 12.8 h transit5 stops/day · 2.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Sea lions loll at Seal Bay year-round but summer's light lingers for Remarkable Rocks at sunset — and the island's honey, gin and marron are all in season.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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