KANGAROO ISLAND EVENTS

Kangaroo Island events specialists. In addition to luxury small group and private Kangaroo Island tours, Exceptional Kangaroo Island offers event management.

KANGAROO ISLAND EVENTS

Our professional team have provided experiences ranging from fossil expedition support for the South Australian Museum, a private dinner party at Cape du Couedic lighthouse to an elegant wedding and reception for 150 people.

We cater for leisure, conference, executive retreat and corporate incentive clients with every file tailored to suit individual interests. Proposals are built up to a standard not down to a price in a complete package including:

  • Adelaide transfers
  • Flights or ferry service
  • Accommodation
  • Touring and activities and
  • Exceptional quality food and wine at spectacular outdoor venues
  • Experiences made to order


We work collaboratively with other Island suppliers to showcase the best the Island offers. For example, we can link up with LifeTime Private Retreats for elegant accommodation, food and beverage services; KI Marine Adventures for ocean rafting and wild dolphin swims; Dr Peggy Rismiller for wildlife lectures; Kangaroo Island Fishing Adventures for blue water escapes; and Cygnet Park for hands-on environmental rehabilitation and wildlife habitat restoration.

PRIVATE DINING EVENTS

Shearing Shed Dinner. Exceptional Kangaroo Island Events.

SHEARING SHED DINNER

Rustic shearing shed pop-up dinner venue in Cygnet River 10 minutes drive from Kingscote and 20 minutes drive from American River. The shearing shed has not been used for its’ original purpose for 20+ years but it has retained enough infrastructure and character to give great atmosphere. Native flowers and foliage decorate the venue, supplemented by candlelight. Dinners can be licensed under the Exceptional Kangaroo Island Special Circumstances Liquor License.

Wood-fired Pizza Oven. Exceptional Kangaroo Island Events.

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA AT HOME

Hosted at the home of Craig and Janet Wickham, owners of Exceptional Kangaroo Island. Their home is set on 7 acres in the Cygnet River valley and they have an extensive deck surrounded by gardens and looking out into the red-gum forests of the floodplain. Lunch or dinner is home-made pizza made in the traditional Napoli-style in a vaulted brick oven with pizza cooked right on the brick hearth

Beach Seafood Barbecue (BBQ). Exceptional Kangaroo Island Events.

PRIVATE SEAFOOD BBQ

Enjoy one of Kangaroo Island’s favourite fish cooked on a barbecue with a splash of white wine, and lemon, served with halloumi, local sour-dough roll and a fresh garden salad. This hosted lunch event can take place at a range of locations, including:

  • The home of Craig and Janet Wickham on Duck Lagoon Road in Cygnet River, 10 minutes from Kingscote and 20 minutes from American River
  • At a private bush camp on Cygnet Park, a private wildlife conservation area, just west of Duck Lagoon
  • At a private bush camp on ‘Ellamatta’ sheep stud, on Stokes Bay Road
  • On Emu Bay Beach with a shade marquee

TECHNICAL TOURING


In addition to the world-class wildlife encounters and diverse landscapes which are central to any visit to Kangaroo Island, our staff use their excellent contacts for behind the scenes experiences which link directly with the interests of our guests. 

Examples of previous inclusions to guest itineraries include:

  • Penneshaw Desalination Plant – guests with a technical interest in innovative water-management solutions
  • Mark Capon – private gallery visit with a celebrated ceramic artist
  • Kangaroo Island Waste Transfer Station – for an understanding of leading rural waste management
  • Oyster, abalone and marron production facilities for groups interested in aquaculture.

INCENTIVE AND REWARD

In addition to the content-based components, we also deliver excellent social programmes with beach parties, breakfast in the bush, and dinners in rustic shearing sheds – all featuring the best of local produce. Special dietary needs are catered for with our usual high standards.

A sample of corporate clients and cultural institutions with whom we have previously worked includes:


If you would like to talk to us about preparing a proposal for you, please call or email us.

MORE ABOUT US

Learn more about Exceptional Kangaroo Island.

Find out more about your hosts and their team.

We are founding members of Australian Wildlife Journeys.

Read reviews from our past guests.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Exceptional Kangaroo Island.

We are one of Australia’s leading eco-certified tour operators.

Find out more about the fresh, local produce we use.

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COVID-19 UPDATE

Exceptional Kangaroo Island has recommenced private and small group touring operations, operated in a COVID-safe manner.