FRIDAY 3rd MARCH 2023

1PM – Please meet at Focused Expeditions – 144 South Tce Adelaide for check in and loading of equipment prior to departure

Travel through to Cape Jervis

3PM – Sealink Ferry service to Kangaroo Island

4PM – arrive Penneshaw and disembark

Commence touring of Kangaroo Island, heading first to Cape Willoughby and Cape Saint Albans for our first shoot.

Travel via the American River Aquatic Reserve, Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park and Duck Lagoon at Cygnet River for some beautiful birdlife shots. Keep your eyes in the treetops in case of any local Koalas.  You may observe the birdlife on the Lagoon from the shelter of the bird hide. You can investigate old relics from the past, or just wander on the scenic walking trail which takes you along the banks of the Lagoon and the Cygnet River.

Cygnet River is the longest river of KI that flows into a delta before the sea into Nepean Bay.

Sunset this evening, being just before the equinox, is 7.30pm, so we can make the most of the extra daylight and into golden hour.

Enjoy a picnic dinner we’ve prepared earlier, at Duck Lagoon.

Continue via the Playford Highway to our accommodation for 2 nights on the North West coast of the island.

8PM – This evening we will settle into our luxury accommodation, enjoy a drink and review our first shots in the outdoor private courtyard or if cooler from the sunken, cushioned lined conversation pit with slow combustion fire.

SATURDAY 4th MARCH 2023

This morning we will visit the western end of the island, taking in the regeneration still obvious from the effects of the fire, particularly around the Hanson Bay area. We will take in Flinders Chase National Park including Admirals Arch, Remarkable Rocks, Cape de Couedic Lighthouse,  along with the lighthouse at Cape Borda. See parts of the KI Wilderness Trail and amazing views from Bunker Hill.

12 NOON – We will continue to travel through to Vivonne Bay where you will enjoy some of the best fish and chips you’ve ever had for lunch, before we go onto a private Birds of Prey show at Raptor Domain.

4PM – RAPTOR DOMAIN

5.30PM – Our touring today will conclude with a visit to the must do, Seal Bay, before we head back to our waterfront accommodation.

Sunset drinks over Snelling Beach will provide ample stunning photographic opportunities.

SUNDAY 5th MARCH 2023

8AM – Enjoy a superb opportunity to get up close with nature both living and fossilised on our private marine charter aboard the only custom-built dolphin swim jet boat in the industry. All snorkelling gear is provided as well as wetsuits so you can either choose to observe from inside of the boat, or jump in and join in! Coffee, tea and biscuits are provided whilst you sit back, relax and reflect on your true wild dolphin experience, often referred to as the best wild dolphin swim experience anywhere. Take in the magnificent sights of the north coast with views of the ancient fossil Bod’s dated at 540 million years. A huge variety of coastal seabirds and wildlife can be seen on these tours, including white bellied sea eagles, wedge tailed eagles, falcons and seal colonies.

12 NOON – After we dry off, lunch will be at the fabulous Emu Bay Lavender Farm where you can partake in one of their amazing scones and buy gifts for home.

1.30PM – As we head towards the ferry, we will stop in at KI Spirits for a little tipple during our 2 hour Cellar Door Cocktail Masterclass.

4.30PM – Sealink Ferry service to the mainland

5.30PM – arrive Cape Jervis to travel back to the city