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    Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours

    145 Reviews
    #5 of 23 Outdoor Activities in Kangaroo Island
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    Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
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    “Great tour company, bus wasn’t...”

    Great tour company, well organized, good driver and guide. They were able to show us pretty much... read more

    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    USACorgi
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    Sarasota, Florida
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    “Excellent tour company”

    We had a two day private tour for four people with Grant on day one and Greg on day two (Grant was... read more

    Reviewed 13 March 2018
    Gillian G
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    “land rover” (13 reviews)
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    Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia
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    Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile
    Great tour company, bus wasn’t...

    Great tour company, well organized, good driver and guide. They were able to show us pretty much all of Kangaroo Island in a 9 hour tour. We were hoping for one of the Land Rovers, but we were unfortunately put on a sort of all...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thanks guys for letting us know what ride the car gave. Unfortunately, on this day we had no other choice. This was a very rare event whereby one of the Discoveries encountered a mechanical problem the night before. Because of this we had to take...More

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    Reviewed 13 March 2018
    Excellent tour company

    We had a two day private tour for four people with Grant on day one and Greg on day two (Grant was occupied at the horse racing!) Both were excellent, well informed, knowledgeable and great fun! We saw animals, birds, amazing scenery and the food...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 16 March 2018

    Thank you for taking the time to review our tour and guides! I hope Grant did well at the races!

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    Reviewed 7 March 2018
    Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours - two wonderful days exploring an amazing island

    We stayed on Kangaroo Island for four nights, two in Kingscote and two at the Wilderness Retreat close to the Flinders Chase National Park. We had two long days with Ken Grinter, working with Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, one from each of these two locations....More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 9 March 2018

    Thank you Richard. We are lucky to have such wonderful and knowledgeable guides in our team, Each has their own special interest. As you had advised an interest in birds it was easy to match you with Ken!

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    Reviewed 6 March 2018
    A wonderful island

    We had a 2-day tour of the Island and covered a lot of territory, 260kms on Day 1 and 350Kms on Day 2. We had an excellent guide in Kevin who being a native was able to add many amusing anecdotes to the facts and...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 8 March 2018

    Hi Gail, Thanks for the review but I am wondering if this is meant for Sealink Coach tours? I know that Kevin drives for them as he's my first cousin!! You were lucky to have him! Our tours only take groups on 6 people in...More

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    Reviewed 5 March 2018
    Great Guides

    Had a fantastic day with the team of Wilderness Tours and saw a lot of animals. Thanks to the team of WT. Markus

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2018

    Thanks Markus!

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    Reviewed 2 March 2018
    An absolute delight

    A fantastic experience. A great guide, amazing sights and excellent food as well for the lunches. The vehicle used meant that we could go to places that the large coaches couldn't visit and we had different companions each day. Accomodation great too with friendly hosts...More

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    Reviewed 28 February 2018 via mobile
    Almost wonderful

    We took the two day K.I. tour, which did a great job of seeing the bulk of Kangaroo island, it's natural sites, as well as the man made ones. Both of our guides, Jim and Grant, were knowledgeable, interesting, and responsive. The only reason the...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 2 March 2018

    Hi Guys, Thanks for the review an we will certainly take this on board. We have looked into systems but unfortunately nothing has been available that fits into the Landrovers. One of our guides does have difficulty projecting his voice and we never place him...More

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    Reviewed 23 February 2018
    Best packed day

    We booked a one day tour with "the wilderness Tour Co". The experience from the first contact with the Co, start to end including the day touring the Island were spectacular, the service, the guide and her understanding of the Island, highlights, geography, history and...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 25 February 2018

    Thanks Guys.We hope that the rest of the trip as just as enjoyable. Enjoy your purchases when they arrive.

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    Reviewed 20 February 2018
    Perfect tour!

    With only 5 other people and one local guide you get a very good impression of the island and his beauty! I was touring with this group for two days and had two different guides. Both were very charming, friendly and competent. They could tell...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 22 February 2018

    Thanks Michelle for taking the time to post this. See you again some day!

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    Reviewed 19 February 2018
    Full Day Tours - Kangaroo Island

    Unforgettable! If you get the chance to make it to Kangaroo Island, make sure you set up a tour with Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours. Gavin, our tour guide for 2 days, was full of fun and knowledge. From seeing koalas and kangaroos to Remarkable Rocks...More

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    kangaroo1026952, Manager at Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours, responded to this reviewResponded 21 February 2018

    Thanks Melanie and it was a pleasure. I am intrigued as to what Gavin left for your daughter! Bring the kids next time, our doors are always open to you all.

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    Response from kangaroo1026952 | Property representative |
    Hi Mukesh We offer Shared ( AU$440 per person) & Private touring ( AU$1532.00 per couple) all inclusive of lunch, morning tea & all beverages. A Foody tour option would be Private as it is a more personalised tour as... More
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