KINGSCOTE BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
A full day of Kangaroo Island’s backyard flavors: honey, gin, wine and lavender along a scenic small-group loop
An 8-hour, small-group tasting tour around Kingscote that stitches together Clifford’s Honey, Emu Ridge, Bay of Shoals Wines, Kangaroo Island Spirits and more—this guide helps you plan pickups, pace and what to expect.
A full day of Kangaroo Island’s backyard flavors: honey, gin, wine and lavender along a scenic small-group loop.
Discover the exquisite flavors of Kangaroo Island on an immersive 8-hour tasting tour that moves through coastal scenery and working producers around Kingscote. Over the course of a day you’ll meet Ligurian bees at Clifford’s Honey, sample eucalyptus distillates and lavender wares, and finish with locally made wines, gin and beer—all delivered in an intimate small-group format.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Honey, bees and a living apiary
The tour begins at Clifford’s Honey where you can see the famed Ligurian bees at work and taste their signature honey—an evocative opening that connects the island’s landscape to the table.
Wines, gin and craft beer tastings
Sample estate wines at Bay of Shoals Wines, enjoy a gin tasting at Kangaroo Island Spirits and cap the day with a craft beer at Kangaroo Island Brewery for a varied, island-centered tasting sequence.
Eucalyptus and lavender—from distillates to sachets
Between cellar and bar, visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and Emu Bay Lavender Farm to experience fragrant, handcrafted eucalyptus and lavender products unique to the island.
What the day feels like
How the day feels
This is an 8-hour curated loop through the island’s artisanal food and drink scene conducted as a small-group tour: you move from apiary to distillery, vineyard to brewery and spirit producer, pausing at scenic points and stalls to taste and learn. The pace is deliberate—tastings and short site tours stitched together so you finish the day with a rounded sense of Kangaroo Island’s local produce.
THE PRODUCERS
Honey, bees and a living apiary
The tour begins at Clifford’s Honey where you can see the famed Ligurian bees at work and taste their signature honey—an evocative opening that connects the island’s landscape to the table.
THE FLAVORS
Wines, gin and craft beer tastings
Sample estate wines at Bay of Shoals Wines, enjoy a gin tasting at Kangaroo Island Spirits and cap the day with a craft beer at Kangaroo Island Brewery for a varied, island-centered tasting sequence.
THE BOTANICALS
Eucalyptus and lavender—from distillates to sachets
Between cellar and bar, visit Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery and Emu Bay Lavender Farm to experience fragrant, handcrafted eucalyptus and lavender products unique to the island.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is for—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 8-hour full-day tasting tour operating as a small-group experience.
Pick-ups and drop-offs are available from Kingscote, American River and Penneshaw; select your departure point when booking.
Expect short walks and a few slight climbs or stairs at venues—bring weather-appropriate clothing and footwear suitable for light walking; notify the operator of any physical concerns when booking.
Tours run with a maximum of 10 guests and require at least 2 passengers to operate; if minimum numbers are not met you will be notified at least 12 hours before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is pick up available from Adelaide?
Pick up/drop off is available from accommodation in Kingscote, American River and Penneshaw. For Adelaide pickup you must book the Sealink Return Coach & Ferry and pay the additional return fare; the operator can assist with arrangements.
What is the minimum number required for the tour to operate?
A minimum of 2 passengers is required for the tour to operate. If the tour cannot proceed due to low bookings you will be notified at least 12 hours before departure.
Where will I be picked up from?
Pick-ups are available from Kingscote and Penneshaw (and American River as an option); choose the tour based on your location and provide your accommodation name when booking to coordinate pickup.
What vehicles are used for the tour?
Group tours of up to 10 people are conducted in a Toyota Commuter mini bus; private tours and larger group options use other vehicles. All vehicles have air conditioning and speakers so guides can be heard clearly.
Can dietary requirements be catered for?
The operator can cater for most special diets. For scenic day tours, lunch is included at local cafés that can accommodate most requirements; cruise-ship tour passengers must notify any dietary requirements at booking because packed lunches are prepared in advance.
How physically fit do I need to be?
Tours are suitable for most guests but involve small, limited walking tracks and a few slight climbs and stairs; inform the operator during booking if you have any physical concerns.
How many people join each tour?
Regular tours are limited to a maximum of 10 guests to ensure a comfortable experience; cruise-ship tours are commonly capped at up to 21 people.