Those staying with us on an Experience package during September 2024 will enjoy our Taste of Kangaroo Island tour instead of the on-site activity schedule which commences from October 1.

Enjoy this small-group tour visiting a diverse range of predominantly small businesses and providores on Kangaroo Island – home to some of Australia’s premium Ligurian honey, beer and spirits.

Departing from (exact time confirmed upon initial check-in at Sea Dragon), we start the day at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery a family-owned business. The only commercial Eucalyptus Oil distillery in South Australia, they produce 100% pure Australian Eucalyptus Essential Oil from the Kangaroo Island Narrow Leaf Mallee, along with a range of natural products available through their farm gate retail shop and craft gallery. Here we will have morning tea and learn about the distillery’s production.

Our next stop focuses on Kangaroo Island’s remote environment which aids the success of the Ligurian Bee, maintaining the purity of the world’s oldest honey. Learn about the fascinating history of honey production and participate in a unique tour and tasting of a range of honey products including Ligurian Honey, honey mead, honey soft drink and honey wheat ale.

Our final highlight for the day is a visit to Kangaroo Island Spirits, the oldest dedicated Gin Distillery in Australia. Join a guided tour of the distillery and beautifully landscaped garden filled with native botanicals making Kangaroo Island Spirits also the largest whisky distillery in South Australia.

A dedicated staff member will explain the different areas of production, while learning about the many herbs grown on the property and used in flavouring. Afterward sample a gin and mixer paddle and enjoy lunch in the garden while having access to discounts on limited edition distillers range liqueurs and vodkas as well.

We return to Sea Dragon late afternoon (exact time depending on season). Please advise us if you have an afternoon flight or ferry so we can arrange your departure. We currently meet the Qantas 5.00pm flight this day and 5.30pm ferry.

Please note that the order of activities may vary depending on group size and seasonality. An itinerary with the order of tours and inclusions during your stay will be provided to you upon check-in at Sea Dragon.

Tour Includes: Professional tour leader, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, drinking water (please provide your own bottle), all entry fees, tasting fees and tour fees.

What you Need to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, water bottle (1.5 litres), walking shoes, camera and spending money.

Please Note:

• The itinerary will change due to opening days and times, operational logistics and accessibility to venues
• The taste of Kangaroo Island tour is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
• For under-18s and non-drinkers, alternative tasting options will be provided.
• Other activities many include a visit to the Emu Bay Lavender Farm – a working Lavender Farm with an estimated 7,500 plants and a private perma-culture farm established by two more of our KI locals.

Maximum Group Size: 10 Sea Dragon guests

Highlights:

• KI Spirits
• Emu Ridge Eucalyptus
• Distillery
• Honey farm