Adelaide & Kangaroo Island | 5-Day Ultimate Road Trip Guide 🚗

Here’s a relaxed and practical 5-day self-driving itinerary for Adelaide and Kangaroo Island, perfect for soaking in the sights without feeling too rushed 🌿📸. 🕹️ Day 1: Adelaide City Highlights 【Sydney 6:30 AM ✈️ → 9:00 AM Arrive Adelaide】 Pick up your rental car at the airport (counters in arrival hall, vehicles across the road). 1. Mount Lofty Summit 　- Stunning panoramic views over Adelaide 🌄 2. Hahndorf German Village 🇩🇪 　- Cobblestone streets, traditional German pubs (try the pork knuckle & sausages + beer 🍻) 3. The d’Arenberg Cube 　- Quirky art gallery with unconventional exhibits 🎨 4. Glenelg Jetty 　- Scenic coastal pier, perfect for sunset 🌅 Stay: Stamford Grand Adelaide (right near Glenelg Beach) 🏨 🕹️ Day 2: Kangaroo Island Bound 🦘 1. Cape Jervis → Ferry to Penneshaw 　- Drive to Cape Jervis (∼1.5–2 hrs from Adelaide), ferry to Penneshaw (∼45 min) ⛴️ 2. Pelican Lagoon Lookout 　- Beautiful island vista 🏝️ 3. Seal Bay Conservation Park 　- Guided tours to see endangered sea lions up close 🦭❤️ Stay: Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge (American River) 🏡 🕹️ Day 3: Kangaroo Island Wild Adventures 1. Emu Bay - Pristine sandy beach, great for a morning stroll 🏖️ 2. George’s 52,000 Castle Lights - Quirky local attraction 🏰 3. Stokes Bay Beach - Hidden gem with a secret rock tunnel to the beach 🪨 4. Flinders Chase National Park 　- a. Bunker Hill Lookout - Sweeping views 👀 　- b. Cape du Couedic - Historic lighthouse + Admirals Arch (watch for fur seals!) 🌊 　- c. Weirs Lookout - Peaceful ocean vistas 😌 　- d. Remarkable Rocks - Ancient wind-sculpted boulders 🪨✨ Stay: Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge (American River) 🦘 🕹️ Day 4: Back to Adelaide 1. Ferry from Penneshaw → Cape Jervis → Adelaide 2. Granite Island + Horse-Drawn Tram 　- Scenic views + chance to spot little penguins (depending on timing) 🐧 3. Henley Beach - Unwind with a gorgeous sunset 🌇 Stay: Hilton Adelaide (CBD, walkable to next day’s sights) 🏙️ 🕹️ Day 5: Adelaide CBD & Departure 1. Adelaide Central Market - Sausage stick + local produce 🌭🛒 2. SkyCity & CBD Sights - Cultural buildings, museums, Rundle Mall 🏛️🛍️ 3. Return rental car at airport & fly back to Sydney ✈️ 💡 Travel Tips: Book ferry early – Especially during holidays 📅 Wildlife & Weather – Kangaroo Island is rich in wildlife; check park hours and wear layered clothing 🦘🌦️ Driving – Some roads on Kangaroo Island are unsealed; drive cautiously, especially at dawn/dusk to avoid wildlife 🚗⚠️ 🧳 Ready for Your Trip? This itinerary should give you a fantastic mix of city charm, coastal beauty, and wild encounters. If you’ve already visited any of these spots or have questions, I’m all ears! 👂🤗 #AustraliaTravel #AdelaideGuide #KangarooIsland #SydneyLife #TravelAustralia #RoadTrip 🌏📌