Included tours
We are fortunate to have fantastic local guides in the Sea Dragon team who you will meet and learn from during our fantastic tours. Guests booked on our Experiences will enjoy 1.5 days of small group touring (maximum of 10 Sea Dragon guests) while self-drive guests can also book these tours on request and subject to availability.
Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island Full-Day Nature Tour
Included for all Experience guests.
Maximum Group Size: 10 Sea Dragon guests
Highlights:
- Seal Bay Conservation Park
- Flinders Chase National Park including Remarkable Rocks, Cape Du Couedic Lighthouse, Weirs Cove and Admirals Arch
- Lunch at the famous Vivonne Bay General Store
Departing from Sea Dragon after breakfast (exact time confirmed upon initial check-in at Sea Dragon), our day of adventure begins travelling west across the island towards the first stop, Seal Bay Conservation Park. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife on the roadsides as you drive through a variety of vegetative areas.
Seal Bay Conservation Park is home to the endangered Australian sea lion. With only an estimated 12,000 sea lions left in the world, Seal Bay is the third largest colony of this species. As our guides hold a special Seal Bay accreditation, they are able to walk you through the striking sand dune system and along the pristine beach for approximately an hour, learning all about these beautiful mammals.
Before Flinders Chase, we’ll enjoy a stop at the Vivonne Bay General Store for one of their famous (and delicious) whiting burgers (a local and very popular fish). There are also options available for those with special dietary needs. From October 1 we will be stopping for lunch at our own exclusive lunch spot on a private property, home to beautiful koalas.
On the way to the famous Flinders Chase National Park keep an eye out for Rosenberg goannas lazing in the sun, where we’ll view the stunning rejuvenation of native bush species from the devastating bushfires of 2019-20. A stop at Remarkable Rocks will give you the first views of the rugged coastline in this diverse national park. The amazing rock formations and distinct red rocks are a photographer’s delight.
The afternoon will be spent at other known attractions in the park including Admirals Arch.
Learn about the early maritime history of this wild environment, all the while spotting other native animal species including long-nosed fur seals at Admirals Arch, echidnas, kangaroos, tammar wallabies and a range of birds and reptiles.
Did you know that Kangaroo Island has its own kangaroo? A sub-species of the western grey kangaroo, the Kangaroo Island sub-species is darker brown in colour, shorter and stockier.
After a nice big dose of fresh ocean air, we return to Sea Dragon in the early evening (exact time depending on season).
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 guide, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch with drinks, drinking water, (please provide your own bottle), all national park fees and other entry fees.
What You Need to Bring: Wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, water bottle (1.5 litres), walking shoes, swimwear, towel and camera.
Notes:
- The itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
- The Full Day Nature Tour is not suitable for children under 12 years of age.
- Good mobility with moderate fitness is required. The total walking distance is approximately 4km spread over the day. During the Seal Bay visit, guests will walk along a soft-sand beach.
- Travel Insurance is highly recommended.
Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island Taste of Kangaroo Island Tour
Included for all Experience guests until 30 September, 2024
Maximum Group Size: 10 Sea Dragon guests
Highlights:
- KI Spirits
- Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
- Honey farm
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.
Sea Dragon Kangaroo Island Activities & Experiences
Included for all Experience guests from 1 October, 2024
Guided by past guests’ desire to spend more time enjoying the beauty of Sea Dragon itself, we have introduced a schedule of activities that will begin from the 1st of October, 2024, to replace the Taste of Kangaroo Island tour currently offered.
Guests will be treated to a selection of optional activities and experiences taking place on-site at Sea Dragon and on the Dudley Peninsula.
Activities will be available on a rotating schedule, depending on seasonal conditions, and guests will be able to choose as many or as few activities as they wish from this schedule, upon arrival. Pre-booking is not necessary or possible.
Guests can partake in activities both before check-in to their room and after check-out, depending on their arrival and departure times.
This new offering provides guests with the most flexibility both with their own itinerary and with booking travel to and from the island. With this inclusion it will no longer be necessary for 2 Night Experience guests to depart in the late afternoon/early evening and therefore can depart the island at any time. This also coincides with arrival days for our 2 Night Experience package moving from four days a week to daily.
The rotating schedule (to be published on our website from August) will feature two to three activities daily. Examples include:
- Premium gin tasting/cocktail making experience (onsite)
- Ligurian honey experience (onsite)
- Visit to a sheep farm with Kelpie dog and sheep shearing demonstration (nearby)
- Guided walks on the Sea Dragon property and to/from the nearby Cape Willoughby Lighthouse (onsite and nearby)
- Beach yoga (onsite)
- Birdwatching tours (onsite and nearby)
- Antechamber Bay and beach (nearby)
- Wildlife walks (onsite)
- Star talks (onsite)
Private tours
For Sea Dragon guests looking for something extra special, we can offer any of our tours on a private basis led by our professional Sea Dragon guides.
We offer solo tours right up to larger groups. Our partners around the island are also able to accommodate special tailormade experiences such as cocktail masterclasses or ‘Blend Your Own Gin’ at Kangaroo Island Spirits, as an example.
We also help customise private itineraries in line with guests’ interests, with no requirement to follow our advertised itineraries used for our small group tours.
Please visit our Rates and Experiences page for private tour supplements. For any further information or questions about tailoring your own private itineraries contact [email protected]
Cellar door wine tour and lunch
Visit two of Kangaroo Island’s top cellar doors where you’ll taste premium wines, enjoy a delicious lunch and relax overlooking stunning views with a glass in hand.
False Cape Wines cellar door is made from recycled wood, jetty timbers and limestone sourced from their property. An idyllic setting nestled among gum trees and overlooking the vineyards. Here you’ll share a Deluxe Platter for two including wine paddles.
The next stop is Dudley Wines cellar door which offers the iconic, cliff-top ocean view across Backstairs Passage to mainland Australia. They have a range of wool clothing, local produce and KI artwork. Or why not have a swing at the one-hole, one-par golf course while you’re there? A glass of wine is included.
Includes: shared use of air-conditioned vehicle, professional tour leader, wine paddle, lunch and glass of wine.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure Time: 11:00am
Winery transfer and tastings
Enjoy some wine time without having to worry about driving as we transfer you to our neighbouring award-winning winery, False Cape Wines. This Cellar Door is made from recycled wood, jetty timbers and limestone sourced from the property. Relax under the gum trees overlooking the vineyards with a glass in hand
Includes: shared vehicle (with Sea Dragon guests), professional driver and wine paddle.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Departure Time: 11:30am
*Meals are available and can be purchased directly at the cellar door
Should you be more inclined to bring the wine-tasting to you then Islander Estate wines offer a range of in-room tastings. Our team are able to provide more information on this experience at the time of booking.
Snorkel with seals and dolphins with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari - Including Penneshaw Transfer
This tour provides the opportunity to swim with wild dolphins and/or seals and snorkel some of Kangaroo Island’s stunning coastline. It’s an amazing wildlife encounter with a maximum of 12 guests on the vessel.
Includes: Return transfers between Sea Dragon and the boat departure point, wetsuits, mask, towels, snorkel & fins.
Notes: The cruise and snorkelling are with other non-Sea Dragon guests, while the transfer is provided for Sea Dragon guests only.
Private boat charter price available on request
