Seal Bay Discovery

OVERVIEW

Encounter Kangaroo Island’s most unique attractions – from endangered Australian sea lions to a eucalyptus oil distillery. Depart the pier for a drive across the native bushland of Kangaroo Island to beautiful Seal Bay Conservation Park on the south coast. It’s the only place in the world where you can walk along a beach among highly endangered Australian sea lions in their natural environment. Watch these extremely rare creatures as they bask in the sun and play in the surf. In contrast, Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery is all about the flora, not fauna. Your tour here is also a heritage experience – a throwback to the days when distilling aromatic oil from indigenous eucalyptus trees was big business on the island. The shop here has everything eucalyptus-scented you could ever want.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Travel across Kangaroo Island to visit a colony of rare Australian sea lions in their natural habitat.
• Walk through the Seal Bay beachfront reserve boardwalk where these endangered marine mammals frolic in the surf – when they aren’t snoozing in the sun.
• Tour a working – and pungent – eucalyptus oil distillery and browse their scented soaps and lotions.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing; be prepared for the possibility of rain.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.