PENNESHAW BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Day of Dolphins and Cliffside Trails: Snorkel the Shoreline, Hike Baudin’s Ridges
A nine-hour small-group (max. 14) outing from Penneshaw that pairs a KI Ocean Safari snorkeling and dolphin swim with a guided hike through Baudin Conservation Park — this guide maps the flow, highlights, and practical details.
A Day of Dolphins and Cliffside Trails: Snorkel the Shoreline, Hike Baudin’s Ridges.
From the moment you’re picked up in Penneshaw, this day blends sea and scrub: a KI Ocean Safari snorkeling and dolphin swim in clear coastal water, a refreshment stop at Millie Mae’s, and a scenic hike through Baudin Conservation Park where coastal views and native wildlife define the route.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Snorkeling and Wild Dolphins
The day begins on the water with a KI Ocean Safari snorkeling and dolphin swim — an opportunity to see wild dolphins and local marine life in clear coastal conditions.
Baudin Conservation Park Coastal Hike
A guided walk through Baudin Conservation Park delivers sweeping coastal vistas and the chance to encounter kangaroos, echidnas and diverse birdlife amid rugged island terrain.
Morning Tea and Local Guidance
The itinerary includes a refreshing morning tea at Millie Mae’s and the consistent presence of a local guide from Kangaroo Island Trails across the day’s land-and-sea program.
What the day feels like
How the Day Unfolds
The trip is a tightly paced mix of ocean and bush: a morning on the water for snorkeling and dolphin encounters, a shore-side morning tea at Millie Mae’s, then a guided hike through Baudin Conservation Park before returning guests to their accommodation at day’s end.
THE SEA
Snorkeling and Wild Dolphins
The day begins on the water with a KI Ocean Safari snorkeling and dolphin swim — an opportunity to see wild dolphins and local marine life in clear coastal conditions.
THE TRAIL
Baudin Conservation Park Coastal Hike
A guided walk through Baudin Conservation Park delivers sweeping coastal vistas and the chance to encounter kangaroos, echidnas and diverse birdlife amid rugged island terrain.
THE LOCAL TOUCH
Morning Tea and Local Guidance
The itinerary includes a refreshing morning tea at Millie Mae’s and the consistent presence of a local guide from Kangaroo Island Trails across the day’s land-and-sea program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Meeting location: Penneshaw. Total outing time: 9 hours. Operator: Kangaroo Island Trails.
Confirm equipment and apparel details with the operator and KI Ocean Safari prior to departure.
Small-group format with a maximum of 14 participants and guided land-and-sea programming.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where does the tour meet?
The tour meets in Penneshaw.
How long is the tour?
The full outing lasts nine hours.
What activities are included?
The itinerary includes a KI Ocean Safari snorkeling and dolphin swim, a morning tea at Millie Mae’s, and a guided hike through Baudin Conservation Park.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Kangaroo Island Trails.
How large are the groups?
This is a small-group tour with a maximum of 14 participants.