Top Adelaide Eco Tours

Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

There’s no doubt that South Australia’s Barossa Valley is a world-class wine region, with its Syrah and Shiraz gracing sommeliers’ lists throughout the world. On this single-day tour, discover the valley’s oenological heritage without having to check out of your Adelaide accommodation, and without having to carefully count every taster to stay under the drink-drive limit. Stops to sample local produce and enjoy a local lunch round out this fulsome experience of the Barossa Valley.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos.

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.

Enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise on the Murray River aboard the paddle wheeler “Captain Proud.” Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary. Look out for birds and wildlife, including kangaroos, pelicans, galahs, and cockatoos. Feast on a two-course lunch while watching the world go peacefully by.

Travel from Adelaide to the historic Murray River on an 8-hour day trip that includes a lunch-time cruise, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Afterwards, you'll take in the Murray River landscape from the coach, stopping for photo ops and sweeping views. Visit a chocolate factory and cheese maker in Woodside (optional) on the return journey to Adelaide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take an exhilarating 45-minute boat ride from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Wright Island to look for seals, sea lions, and bottle-nose dolphins, and hear the history of whaling in Encounter Bay.

See Adelaide from aboard a leisurely cruise that travels down the Torrens River, located in the heart of the city. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Pass by the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.

This leisurely small-group walking tour explores the North Terrace area of Adelaide. Filled with cultural institutions and other public buildings, this mile-long avenue also boasts many historical buildings, including an 1838 church, the colonial-era Ayers House, and the Adelaide Casino in a restored 1920s railway station. Tour highlights include Parliament House, Adelaide University, the War Memorial, and more.

Meet some of Australia’s most beloved native animals on this day trip from Adelaide to Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. Learn about koalas, feed wallabies and kangaroos under staff supervision, be amused by wombats and emus, and observe dingos, Tasmanian devils and more. Then, visit the Mt. Lofty Summit for panoramic views and photo ops.

Experience the highlights of Kangaroo Island on this full-day guided discovery and tasting tour. Starting from Adelaide, you’ll hop on the ferry over to Kangaroo Island and begin your explorations with a birds of prey show at Raptor Domain, before swinging by a eucalyptus oil distillery for lunch and an informative tour. You’ll then visit a honey farm, go sightseeing at Pennington Bay, and finish up with a wine tasting.

Experience the scenery between Waterfall Gully and Mount Lofty on a self-guided hike from Adelaide including hotel pickup and drop-off. Hike through Cleland Conservative Park, an area famed for its abundance of exotic flora and fauna, and marvel at the natural splendor of Waterfall Gully. Ascend to the summit of Mount Lofty to witness spectacular views of the Adelaide Plains and explore the area at your own pace.

Combine a visit to Cleland Wildlife Park and a hike from Waterfall Gully to Mt. Lofty during this full-day tour from Adelaide. This self-guided experience includes round-trip transportation from accommodations in the Adelaide CBD, plus water, snacks, and a map to guide you.

Journey deep into the heart of the Flinders Ranges on this 3-day small-group guided tour from Adelaide. Travelling in comfortable 4WD vehicles, you’ll head north to the 600-million-year-old mountain ranges, where you’ll stay in local resorts surrounded by natural wonders. You’ll spend your days exploring the highlights of the Ranges and discovering the fascinating Aboriginal history and amazing wildlife of the region, before returning to Adelaide via Clare Valley.

✔ Historic Coastal towns ✔ Pt Augusta Wadlata Outback Centre ✔ Woomera Rocket Range ✔ Coober Pedy mine and town tour ✔ Sunset at The Breakaways ✔ Remote William Creek pub ✔ The Dingo Fence ✔ The Oodnadatta Track ✔ Maree Old Mail Run, relics ✔ Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary ✔ Flinders Ranges National Park ✔ Wilpena Pound ✔ Brachina Gorge Ediacaran fossils ✔ Clare Valley This is an exciting 7-day small group Lake Eyre Tour from Adelaide to the famous South Australian Flinders Ranges. Lake Eyre is the lowest natural point in Australia, and on the rare occasions that it fills, is also the largest lake in Australia. This tour also includes a visit to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary! Located north of Adelaide in the ruggedly spectacular northern Flinders Ranges, this sanctuary features rugged mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes, and is home to a large range of bird, reptile and mammal species, including the endangered Yellow-Footed Rock-Wallaby.

Escape the tourist trail on this 3-day eco-tour from Adelaide and soak up the striking scenery of the Yorke Peninsula. Explore the rugged landscapes of the Innes National Park, spot whales and dolphins offshore, and discover the treacherous history of the Shipwreck Coast. That’s not all: enjoy wine tasting at the Barley Stacks Winery and try fishing or surfing at the Spencer Gulf beaches. This small-group tour has a maximum of 16 participants and includes accommodation and meals.

Experience the thrill of heading off-road into the Flinders Ranges on this fun-filled small-group 4WD tour from Adelaide. Enjoy incredible views over the outback as you climb over rock-studded landscapes dating back 1.6 billion years in the comfort of your 4WD, before exploring on foot or from above—with optional scenic flights. You’ll also discover the stories of the landscapes from local Aboriginal communities as you explore the fascinating region with your local guide.

✔ Wilderness, Wildlife, Culture ✔ Professional, accredited tour guide ✔ Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle ✔ Quorn, Warren Gorge ✔ Flinders Ranges National Park ✔ Lunch at remote William Creek pub ✔ Wilpena Pound (Ikara) ✔ Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges ✔ Ediacaran fossils ✔ Clare Valley wine tasting Lake Eyre is the largest salt lake in the Southern Hemisphere and the lowest natural point in Australia. On the rare occasions that it fills, it is also the largest lake in Australia. The views of Lake Eyre are equally spectacular when in flood with surrounding wildflowers and birds or in drought with it’s brilliant white crust and desert wildlife. Away from the lake, the National Park features red sand dunes and mesas, stone-strewn tablelands and salty claypans. Follow in the footsteps of famous explorer John McDouall Stuart and the old Ghan Railway. See the sights of the Oodnadatta Track. There’s nothing like heading bush and experiencing some of the harshest country in Australia.