Dolphin Sanctuary, Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour from Adelaide

The Kayak Tour explores the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Here you find one of Adelaide's "secret spots", it is an area of surprising beauty. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. The Ship's Graveyard is a unique feature of the area with over 20 "wrecks" to view. All this makes for a sensational adventure and kayaking is the most environmentally sensitive way to explore and interact with the dolphins. Small-groups of no more than 8 people make this a personal experience. Perfect for the whole family, enjoy an up close look at the native wildlife and wrecked ships as your guide tells you tales of this mysterious area.
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The Kayak Tour is up to three hours of fun exploring the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail. One of Adelaide's "secret spots" the tour is located just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and is an area of surpassing beauty. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. The Ship's Graveyard is a unique feature of the area with spectacular relics from the past which have been abandoned in the river.

All of which make for an amazing adventure, and best of all, kayaking is the most environmentally sensitive way to explore and interact with the dolphins. When the Port River Dolphins come to play it is a memory you will treasure forever. "Paddling with the Dolphins" has been voted one of the top FOUR MUST DO activities in Adelaide!


Stop At:

• Adventure Kayaking SA, Lot 204, Garden Island Road, Adelaide, South Australia 5015 Australia
• Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, 66 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide, South Australia 5015 Australia

Reviews

Kellee_B - 5/5
We loved seeing the dolphins. Learning more tips about kayaking was good for me. Phil was a great teacher.
643robyn - 5/5
Had a wonderful morning, with perfect weather. Clayton was a great guide and we encountered several dolphins. Kayaking in the mangroves was a lovely peaceful experience. Highly recommend this tour and a very reasonable price.
michellesV3553ZF - 5/5
Guide was informative and friendly. The paddle was very relaxing and not as strenuous as I thought it would be. Lovely to see dolphins, ship wrecks and paddle thru the mangroves. Recommend this paddle, especially if you are new to kayaking.
jamesduxb - 5/5
Amazing experience kayaking with dolphins, beautiful location and great tour guides. Very much worth the trip and i would highly recommend to anyone.
Darryl_M - 5/5
Fantastic experience. Had wonderful weather and Phil and Alannah were great guides. Got a close encounter with a dolphin and her baby. Magical. Would highly recommend
914sharona - 5/5
amazing experience floating around the river with dolphins and shipwrecks galore. easy paddle, great crew, kayak was comfortable.
Freedom44515640163 - 4/5
We were lucky to get single kayaks with rudders - not many available. The allocated time has been reduced from 3 to 2 hours and the range on the map reduced compared to our last visit - this means we were not allowed to go to the ship graveyard anymore. This makes me less likely to return in future. The mangroves were awesome and we were very lucky with the wind direction which highlights the variability you might experience.
Brett_T - 5/5
Phil was a great guide and it’s a relaxing paddle as there was no time limit to be anywhere. We saw a couple of dolphins although they were 50meters away. Great tour and enjoyed it.
347karleyr - 5/5
Had a great time on the water. Saw some dolphins and explored a ship wreck. Phil was very knowledgeable about the area and was very patient. Loved that we split off into ability groups to suit everyone’s experience so we could all get the most out of it.
Jenny_H - 5/5
Great experience even though we didn’t get to see the dolphins. :) The ship wrecks are amazing. The kayaks were great, in good condition and easy to use. Kayaks all had rudders (often removed on hire kayaks) which was brilliant as our day was quite windy and we would have been exhausted without them.

Inclusions

  • Kayak, life vest, paddle, paddling jacket(if required)
  • Waterproof container for camera or valuables.
  • Professional guide

Exclusions

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Terms & Conditions

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Additional Information

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum age is 8 years
    • Please bring: Insect repellent, drinks, snacks, shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, and your camera
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
    • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
    • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
    • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms