KISS has cancelled its Australian farewell tour after its guitarist was diagnosed with a bad case of the flu - but there's still one place in the country to see the band play.

The legendary rock band will perform under the sea for great white sharks and eight fans separated from them by a small submarine.

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As part of a promotion by AirBnB, band will still take to the stage off the coast of Port Lincoln in South Australia on November 18.

While Kiss stays above board on one vessel, the fans will be lowered beneath the surface of the water from a second boat into the viewing sub in an area known for shark activity.

Tour group Adventure Bay Charters confirmed to 7NEWS on Thursday the promotional show would go ahead without Paul Stanley.

It will now be the only show played in Australia this year.

'We waited as long as could'

American doctors had initially advised the band to reschedule its tour, due to begin next Tuesday, after Paul Stanley caught a bad case of influenza.

The tour was slated to begin in Perth this coming weekend but was pushed back to December 3.

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In a statement, the band said it had hoped extra days of rest would have allowed Stanley to make the long flight from Los Angeles.

However, it quickly became apparent the 67-year-old wasn't up for it.

"Stanley has an additional infection in his throat requiring complete vocal rest and medication for at least two weeks and possibly longer."

A 4m great white trapped in tuna nets at Port Lincoln, well known for its shark population. Credit: AAP

Stanley said: “Words cannot begin to convey our massive disappointment in having to cancel our End Of The Road tour of your incredible country. Our connection to you is unparalleled and decades deep.

“We waited as long as we could and held out hope to the last minute that my situation would clear up and we would be able to march forward.

"Doctor’s orders ultimately have taken precedence and finally we now find ourselves with no choice but to surrender. With heavy hearts, KISS.”

Refunds

Of the eight Australian shows, one was sold out.

Would-be attendees have been told the price of their tickets will be automatically refunded into their accounts.

If the ticket was purchased with cash, the buyer will be contacted by phone within 15 days.