Kangaroo Island Signature Walk - Family Friendly Walks
March 28 - 31, 2027
$3,095 per child*, $3,495 per adult
September 19 - 22, 2027
$2,995 per child*, $3,395 per adult
September 28 - October 1, 2027
$2,995 per child*, $3,395 per adult
Other dates availiable by request for private groups.
We love walking with families. Our walks are nature-made adventures, perfect for engaging children. Our naturalist guides are keen to share their passion for nature through story-telling and in-the-field activities. Our walks provide a great way for families to share and overcome challenges, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Journey to remote Kangaroo Island and be the first to experience our four-day guided walk with lightweight daypacks. Return each evening to our exclusive accommodation, chef-inspired meals paired with local beverages, in the comfort and ambience of the newly restored Cape du Couedic Lightkeeper Cottages, situated in the Flinders Chase National Park. Immerse yourself in the unique landscape of wild and raw beauty featuring towering sea cliffs and sweeping sunsets. You’ll feel completely at peace in the remote wilderness of Kangaroo Island.
Private group bookings are possible. For all enquiries and bookings, please contact Tasmanian Walking Company on (03) 6392 2211 or email
enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au.
*Child prices apply for children aged 8-12. Please make a special request for children under the age of eight.
Family-friendly walks
- Quick Facts
- The minimum age is eight. Children and adults need to have the fitness and capacity to walk the distances.
- Our standard terms and conditions apply.
- The minimum number for group guests to confirm a departure on the Kangaroo Island Signature Walk
is seven. - We are happy to offer a new family-friendly departure date for groups of seven or more.
- Please inquire about the rules for private groups available to private groups of 14 guests (terms and conditions apply).
- There are no co-joined rooms. Bedding in each room can be arranged as twin or double.
- Please note that bathrooms are shared and uni-sex. Guidelines for bookings
- Menu - we provide for certain special dietary requests. No other changes are possible due to our remote locations.
- Dinner time is for everyone and is set according to the walk itinerary. Snacks are provided, but please feel free to bring your own for your children to enjoy between meals.
- Alcohol-free drinks are provided.
- Families are responsible for providing raincoats, backpacks and any medication for children.
- Our Family Friendly walks are available on the Three Capes Long Weekend, Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Lodge Walk and Bruny Island Long Weekend itineraries.
Please call (03) 6392 2211 or email enquiries@taswalkingco.com.au if you have any questions. We're here to help.
Kangaroo Island Signature Walk (4-days)
Day 1: Adelaide to Cape du Couedic
Approximately 3 hours walking
Guests will be picked up in Adelaide and travel to Kangaroo Island by ferry. After the journey to Flinders Chase National Park, we begin with a visit to the Flinders Chase National Park Visitor Centre, where our guides will use interactive maps to paint a picture of the journey ahead.
Then, it's time to lace up your boots and begin hiking with your lightweight daypack towards Platypus Waterholes. Along the way, our knowledgeable guides will share the fascinating history of Gondwana and its ancient megafauna, while pointing out new-growth forests—a testament to nature’s resilience after the 2020 bushfires. Our final stop is Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, standing tall against the rugged coastline, this historic icon will be your beacon for the next four days.
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Your accommodation is the historic Cape du Couedic Cottages, former lightkeepers' residences built from hand-carved limestone in 1907 and beautifully restored with twin-share rooms and modern bathrooms for a cozy stay. After a warm shower, unwind with a drink before gathering at Wickies Lounge for a barbecue featuring locally sourced produce, fine wine, and fireside chats. As the sun sinks over the sea, soak in the serenity of Kangaroo Island’s spectacular wilderness.
Day 2: Snake Lagoon to Cape du Couedic
Approximately 7-8 hours walking
Breakfast and coffee prepared by your guides launch day two off to a great start! Then, it’s time to lace up your boots again. A one-hour shuttle takes you to the starting point at Snake Lagoon, where you’ll follow the Snake Lagoon Trail along the Rocky River through eucalypt forest, before a stunning 2km walk along Maupertuis Bay Beach—a rugged, southwest-facing stretch of coastline. Along the way, hear the fascinating story of the Loch Sloy, wrecked in 1899, and other historic maritime tales.
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Soak up sweeping ocean views, feel the salty breeze, and listen to the crashing waves before a brief climb along spectacular limestone cliffs. As the lighthouse comes in and out of view, you’ll know home base is within reach.
Back at the cottages, you’ll be welcomed with soothing foot spas and canapés—an indulgent way to soak tired muscles and reflect on the day’s journey.
Day 3: Remarkable Rocks to Cape Younghusband plus Weirs Cove
Approximately 6-7 hours walking
Shaped by the forces of wild weather over millions of years, it’s the perfect spot to capture your iconic Kangaroo Island photo in front of the orange lichen-covered rocks. Follow the cliff edges with unobstructed views along 8kms of the southern coast of Kangaroo Island before stopping to enjoy lunch at Sanderson Bay. From there, you have the option of of a quick dip if conditions allow then continuing on towards Cape Younghusband for more expansive views over the Southern Ocean or having a restful break at the beach.
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The day isn't over just yet! We pick you up for a quick transfer to Weirs Cove, where we'll pour a gin and serve oysters near the beach before making our way back to the Cape du Couedic cottages. Scarlet Robin, Striated Thornbill, Red & Little Wattlebirds, Brown-headed Honeyeater and Grey Currawong species can be spotted on day three if you’re looking hard enough! After a day of epic coastline vistas, we’ll retire for another evening shared over local wine, beer, cheese, and seafood.
Day 4: Hanson Bay to Kelly Hill Caves
Approximately 4 hours walking
Wake up on the final day to a hot breakfast, followed by a short shuttle to the start of today’s walk from Hanson Bay beach. You’ll spend the day walking through bushland, passing the stunning Grassdale Lagoons where you'll be rewarded with sightings of woodland and wading birds. A short walk through the taller forest brings the trail to its conclusion at Kelly Hill Caves.
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From there we head to False Cape Vineyard where we indulge in a celebratory drink and nibbles as we debrief before being collected for the return journey back to Adelaide.
Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Keeper's Cottages
Located within the Flinders Chase National Park and dating back to 1907, each cottage is made from locally sourced hand-carved limestone.
All the houses are identical in design with three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge with modern converted bathrooms. These beautifully renovated buildings provide a unique heritage accommodation experience for our guests, who can fully immerse themselves in the history and narrative of the area. The twin-share rooms are a welcome retreat atop the headland and are appointed with Kangaroo Island Lightkeepers Walk.
At this location, we have Wickies Lounge — a communal space for unwinding and dining around the shared table. This open pavilion is where your guides and host busy themselves preparing chef inspired meals.
Itinerary Details
Kangaroo Island Signature Walk Family Friendly Walks
Price: $2,995 per child, $3,495 per adult
- Available on selected dates and for families and private groups by request
- 4-Day Guided Walk
- Each trip requires a minimum of 7 guests. The maximum is 14.
- An Underage Walker Action Plan is required for all walkers under the age of 12 years old, along with supporting documentation for proof of age, so that we are confident that children have the ability to complete the walk with parental support.
- All accommodation is twin share. To guarantee a single room for the duration of the walk, a supplementary price of 75% of full fee will apply. This needs to be requested at the time of booking.
Bookings
- Phone: (03) 6392 2211
- Email: bookings@taswalkingco.com.au
- or complete the below enquiry form
Limited Edition Walks - Terms and Conditions
Our standard booking terms and conditions apply to all bookings. In addition:
- Cancellations
- more than 90 days from the scheduled departure date, a fee of $350 per person will be charged with the balance payment refunded;
- within 90 days of departure, no refund is available. Bookings are transferrable to another name.
- Children younger than 8yo will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Private Group Rules
- Full capacity paid for regardless of number of walkers
- Final payment is due 90 days prior - if places are unpaid for at this date they are released to the public
- Guest information forms are due 30 days prior to departure.
Inclusions
- Return transfers between Adelaide and Kangaroo Island (including the ferry)
- Cottage accommodation
- All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a limited selection of local beer, wine and gin
- National Park pass for the duration of the walk
- Use of a backpack and weather-proof jacket for the duration of the walk. (Adult sizes only.) Please bring a backpack and raincoat for your child.
- Bedding
- Two qualified guides for the duration of the walk
Single supplement
Each room contains either 1 king size bed or 2 singles. Single travellers may be required to share a twin room with another walker of the same gender if the departure fills to capacity. To guarantee a private tent for the duration of our walk, a supplementary price of 75% of full fee. This needs to be requested at the time of booking.
Public Holiday Surcharge
If your departure falls on a public holiday an increased walker rate will be automatically applied to your departure to cover the increased cost of operation.
Booking Terms and Conditions
Pricing: All prices are quoted per person in $AUD including GST and are on a seasonal basis.
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