trail hopper service
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Call +61 458 471 419facebook.com/kitrails kangarooislandtrails
www.kangarooislandtrails.com.au
TRAIL HOPPER SERVICE
Welcome to Kangaroo Island’s
your best way to have the local foodie experience!
Experience iconic Kangaroo Island your own way with our unique hop on, hop off wine tour picking up from Ozone Hotel – Kingscote.
Just 2.5 hrs hour away from Adelaide is Kangaroo Island – South Australia’s unique best kept secret.
Join us on this exciting trail featuring a selection of some of the must-see destinations on the island, and tour your way experiencing
the wineries and outstanding regional artisan produce. Our customers agree that trail hopping is the best way to tour your way.
Departure Time
Please note the pick-up occurs @ 10:00 am from the Ozone Hotel – Kingscote – Outside the reception area (restaurant side), at the bottom of the stairs, outside facing the waterfront.
Pricing
These tickets are $79.95pp on weekdays and $89.95 on weekends. With prices like these the KI Trail Hopper is easily the most affordable option for touring your way. Please note that all wineries are charging for tasting, please inquire with each winery directly for their latest tasting fees. Please note that lunch is not included in the ticket price.
Large Groups
For all large groups of 6+ guests, before you book please call the office on 0458 471 419 so we can discuss your requirements and help you plan your day. As there is a bit more planning involved with large groups, we know you’ll appreciate the help our friendly staff provide.
Scenery
Kangaroo Island is a beautiful region, with small beachside villages, vineyards and farms dotting the countryside.
We are proud to give you Kangaroo Island as though you were driving yourself. Join us and hop on or off along our trail as you please. Having too good a time at a particular cellar door, or enjoying lunch a little too much? Stay on and catch a later bus! With a bit of planning, you truly can Customise Your Tour.
Touring Your Way, In a Nutshell…
-Collection and return from Kingscote (Ozone Hotel) -Regular timetable you can rely on (see next page) -Hop on or off at any stop along the way (so long as you have booked!) -Stay as long you like at any stop -Maximise your wine budget
Kangaroo Island
Hop On, Hop Off Wine Tour
Time Table
The first pick up of the day is atOZONE HOTEL, KINGSCOTE
10:00 AM
Clifford'=s Honey Farm
Emu Ridge EucalyptusDistillery
Bay of Shoal Wines
Emu Bay Lavendar Farm
Springs Road Wines
Kangaroo Island Spirits
Islander Estate Vineyards
PICK UP/DROP OFF
PICK UP/DROP OFF PICK UPARRIVAL AT
10:20 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:20 PM
12:40 PM
12:50 PM
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
1:35 PM
1:55 PM
2:05 PM
2:15 PM
2:30 PM
2:50 PM
3:10 PM
3:20 PM
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
4:05 PM
4:25 PM
4:35 PM
4:45 PM
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VENUE NOTES:
Free Honey Tastings, Farm Shop, Cafe
KI Cider Tastings, Eucalyptus Product Shop, Cafe, Tours
Wine Tastings
Farm Shop, Lavender Products and KI
Products, Lavender Gardens, Cafe
Wine Tastings
KI SPIRITS tastingsCafe
Wine Tastings
The final drop off is at OZONE HOTEL, KINGSCOTE
5:00 PM
Hop On....Hop Off, a new touring option!
Here is some very useful information that will help you understand how the tour works and what to expect. As you’ll see from the timetable there’s no way to hop off at
every destinatation in one day – so you’ll need to be selective and plan ahead.
Planning
Planning is essential! Our timetable allows for a maximum of 4 x 1 hour stops of your choice (so if you have a long 2 hour lunch, you’ll have 3 stops in total). So start working out with your group which ones you’ll visit. To maximise your number of stops, you should visit venues in the same order as the timetable (ie go to down, not bottom-up).
Booking Lunch
We only stop at Emu Bay Lavender Farm where you can have lunch – bookings are essential. We encourage lunch, but if you are tasting food along the way, you may not need an actual lunch but happy with the amazing Lavender Scones. When booking be sure to tell them you’re with Kangaroo Island Trails Hop On Hop Off Wine Tour, the exact time you’re arriving, and how long you have. Re-it-erate all of the above to your waitperson upon arrival. Get your order in asap, then go and do some browsing!
Be Flexible
The wineries won’t let too many groups hop off at a time. So, if we need you to alter your timings slightly please be understanding.
Hopping on and off
If you lose this info-pack, everything’s on the website: www.kangarooislandtrails.com.au and if you need us for any reason, call the bus phone on the number above the door.
Enjoy Yourself Responsibly
As we’re not licensed and we abide by Responsible Service of Alcohol protocols, we need you to re- spect yourself and others at all times, stay fed and hydrated, and enjoy the day responsibly!
a new touring option! Kangaroo Island Destinations & Fees
Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery
The only commercial Eucalyptus Oil distillery in South Australia where 100% pure Australian Euca-lyptus Essential Oil is produced from the Kangaroo Island Narrow Leaf Mallee, along with a range of natural products available at the farm gate retail shop and craft gallery. – Ph 08 8553 8228 – No bookings essential – Cider Tasting Fees $6 pp
Clifford…s Honey
Visitors to the farm-gate store will find a selection of quality honey and a range of products from other artisan Kangaroo Island producers, including value added honey products, Latitude 36 dress-ings and chutneys and Drunken Drone Honey wheat ale. Ph: 08 8553 8295 – No bookings essential – No Tasting Fees
Bay of Shoal Wines
In the heart of the Bay of Shoals located just north of Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, Bay of Shoals vine-yard, winery and cellar door offer spectacular views, hamper lunches, cellar door tastings and wine sales. Ph 08 8553 0289 – Bookings essential – Tasting Fees $7 pp
Emu Bay Lavender Farm
A working lavender farm open all year round. based in Emu Bay on Kangaroo Island, Emu Bay laven-der is a fully licensed cafe offering breakfast and lunch. The menu uses seasonal and local produce. Washed down with local ciders, wines and spirits. Treat yourself with morning or afternoon tea with oversized lavender scones and enjoy the wonderful lavender products available for purchase. Ph 08 8553 5338 – Bookings essential – No Tasting Fees
Springs Road Wines
Established in 1994 on a small sheep property off Springs Road, about 7km west of Kingscote, the vineyards are all 100% organically certified. Springs Road Kangaroo Island Wines are made using grapes from very low yielding Springs Road vines. They have a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shi-raz, an Australian blend of Shiraz/ Cabernet and a very small bottling of the very best Shiraz which will be under the ‘Terre Napoléon’ label. Ph 0499 918 448 – Bookings Essential – Tasting Fees $10 pp
Kangaroo Island Spirits
Australia’s first dedicated gin distillery, KIS is located 10 mins from Kingscote and has a wide choice of gins, vodka and liqueurs available for tasting. Plan at least an hour here as the atmosphere is great and there are so many tastings to be enjoyed. PS. They have an amazing ice-cream available, be sure to try it! Ph 08 8553 9211 - Bookings Essential – Tasting Fees Apply, please contact distillery directly to find out the prices as they have a few different options.
Islander Estate Vineyards
An intimate tasting room located centrally at Cygnet River, Island Estate offer guided tastings in a relaxed rural setting where you can enjoy your favourite wine and a picnic-style regional platter. Ph: 08 8553 9008 – Bookings NOT Essential – Tasting Fees $5 pp
Golden Rule #1 … ALCOHOL SAFETY
Obviously our tours involve alcohol, and unfortunately a very small minority of passengers may have the wrong idea about what is appropriate behaviour on our winery tours!
So here are the facts:
- This is not a ‘booze cruise’ and our bus is not licensed - this is a leisurely day out among beautiful wine regions and we urge you to act respectfully in this regard. - All passengers must read and sign our duty of care agreement prior to embarkation of their tour. - You need to include food in your planning.
Golden Rule #2 BOOKINGS ARE NOW REQUIRED AT MOST VENUES FOR ALL GROUP SIZES
Covid-19 has changed how most wineries operate, which now means many of them have seating and capacity restrictions, so for most wineries, bookings are now essential for all visitors including Kangaroo Island Trail Hopper guests. You’ll find the wineries details in the ‘Fees’ section.
Golden Rule #3 COVID 19 POLICIES ONBOARD TRAILHOPPER BUSES
During this time we ask our clients and staff to help in maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment by following the below:
- Using the hand sanitizer provided on the bus - Practicing social distancing - You must sit in the same seat for the duration of the tour - Staying at home if you feel unwell - Not attending the tour if you have travelled from overseas in the last 14 days - Not attending the tour if you have been in direct contact with a confirmed case of Coronavirus in the last 14 days - Not attending the tour if you are living with someone in self isolation - Checking in using the QR Code in the bus
Golden Rule #4 HOW TO READ YOUR TIMETABLE
Our timetables work beautifully, but they can be a bit tricky. Here’s what you need to know:
- The first 2 stops are mandatory for all passengers. - Our system allows for a maximum potential for 2-3 stops, of your choice plus the 2 mandatory stops. A total of 4-5 stops altogether. - To maximise your number of stops, you must visit venues in the same order as the timetable
Trail Hopper’s Golden Rules
Call: +61 458 471 419
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