Kangaroo Island: Top 10 Things to Do
Planning your day on KI? Here are ten essential experiences around Vivonne Bay that you can mix and match to suit your pace:
• Guided Buggy Tours
• Sandboarding the dunes
• Guided Quad bike adventures through deep bush
• Guided E-Bike tours along the Eleanor River and across the dunes
• Guided Koala Walking Tours with guaranteed sightings
• Guided Kangaroo Quad Bike Tour
• Guided Kayak Tour on the Harriet River
• Behind-The-Scenes honey tour
• Hands-on Beekeeping Experience Tour
• Tasting rare organic honeys at Island Beehive, plus honey ice-cream, mead and nougat in store
Getting around Kangaroo Island (map & drive times)
Stay near Vivonne Bay for quick access to the dunes, bushland and the calm Harriet River. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive from the Penneshaw ferry to Vivonne Bay and around 50 minutes to Kingscote. Hiring a car gives you the flexibility to explore at your own rhythm.
Adventure in Nature
Ride a Yamaha Viking Buggy
Head into Little Sahara’s inland dunes with an experienced guide. Koala sightings are guaranteed on every buggy tour. Choose from 50, 110 or 170 minutes. All safety gear is included: seatbelts, roll cage, helmets and goggles. Your guide will be your driver.
Toboggan the Dunes
Pick up a sandboard or toboggan and glide down the iconic slopes. The team will show you how to wax your board and ride with confidence. Helmet hire available. A great add-on before or after another activity.
Guided E-Bike Adventure
Follow your guide along the riverbanks and across sand on electric fat bikes built for all terrains. Duration: 110 minutes. Minimum height: 120 cm. If you know how to ride a bike, you’re set. Helmets and gloves included.
Close-up Wildlife & Eco Experiences
Koala Walks under the Gums
Stroll beneath tall gum trees along the Eleanor River with a local guide. Koala sightings are guaranteed and children under six join for free. Choose a 110-minute daytime walk or a 110-minute After-Hours option for golden light.
Guided Quad Bike Rides
Set off from our Vivonne Bay base and ride through open grassland and native bush. Pick the 110-minute All Terrain tour for a mix of tracks, or the 170-minute Edge of the Earth for a longer coastal run to a secluded beach. Every ride is guided, with a clear safety briefing plus helmets and gloves provided.
Water Adventures
Guided Kayak Experience
Glide along the calm, winding Harriet River behind Vivonne Bay with a local guide.
Join a 110-minute guided tour, hear stories about the area and spot birdlife along the way.
Kayak Hire
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Hire a single or double kayak and paddle for up to three hours.
Set your own rhythm, stop where you like and enjoy one of KI’s most peaceful waterways.
Kangaroo Island Honey and Local Treats
Behind the Scenes Honey Tour
Head to Island Beehive in Kingscote, home of The Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co. Join a 30-minute guided tour through the factory, see how the honey is extracted, hear the story of the pure Ligurian bee, then finish with honey tasting and a honey ice-cream. Open daily.
Beekeeping Experience
Put on a beekeeping suit and step up close with KI Ligurian Bee Co for a 90-minute, hands-on session. Learn how a hive works, hold frames full of bees and see the honey-making process in real time. Small group sizes keep it relaxed and easy to ask questions.
School Camps & Group Packages
Give your students a full day of fresh air and practical learning on Kangaroo Island. We design straightforward, safe programs that combine adventure and nature. Groups of 10 or more are welcome. Our team takes care of safety briefings, gear fitting and SmartWaiver admin so teachers can stay with their group. Share your goals and dates and we’ll build an itinerary that keeps everyone involved.
Get ready for your visit
Bookings: Popular sessions like after-hours koala walks, quad safaris and e-fat bike tours fill quickly, especially in busy seasons. Book ahead to secure the day and time you want.
Getting here: Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes to drive from Penneshaw to Vivonne Bay. Self-drive is the easiest way to link several Kangaroo Island activities into one day.
What to wear: Wear closed-in shoes for all tours, long pants for quad biking and sun protection year-round. We provide wet-weather gear when conditions change.
Our eco commitment:
Little Sahara Adventure Centre looks after the dunes with low-impact practices and respect for local wildlife.
Island Beehive is certified organic and holds long-standing B-QUAL and HACCP food-safety accreditation.
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Accreditations
Little Sahara is an accredited business with the South Australian Tourism Commission.
