Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

Embark on a thrilling kayak tour of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard. Discover hidden beauty, encounter marine life, and explore the wrecks while interacting with dolphins.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Adventure Kayaking SA| Port River Dolphins - 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!

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Kayak, life vest, paddle
  • Paddling jacket (if required)
  • Waterproof container for camera/valuables
What's Not Included
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a Kayak Tour that takes you through the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, a mere 30 minutes from Adelaide’s Central Business District. Experience one of Adelaide’s hidden gems, a place of unexpected allure. The quiet creeks, bordered by mangroves, serve as a habitat for an interesting variety of marine creatures, birds, and the Port River Dolphins. Additionally, the Ship’s Graveyard, with its 20 odd ‘wrecks’, adds a unique dimension to the area. Kayaking offers the most eco-friendly means to explore and interact with the dolphins. With small groups of up to 8 individuals, this experience is guaranteed to be personal. Ideal for family outings, you can witness up-close the native fauna and wrecked ships while your guide narrates tales about the enigmatic locale.

  • 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
Location
Adventure Kayaking SA| Port River Dolphins
Garden Island Road
We meet you at Lot 204 Garden Island Road, Gillman for the kayaking tours. This is a public reserve. We are a mobile business and have no office at this location. Look for the Adventure Kayaking vehicles, lots of kayaks/SUP's and happy people!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hsiungk2024
Aug 11, 2024
Highly recommend! Amazing experience - I participated in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour. The guide was very responsible in explaining the sights and providing information about the history of dolphin conservation. They also showed you stingrays. I were grateful for the guide's thorough explanations. The entire journey lasted 3 hours, giving you a fulfilling kayaking experience in the bay of South Australia. I highly recommend this tour and consider it a must-do experience for anyone visiting Adelaide.
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Lydiamj5294du
Aug 11, 2024
The closest we’ve ever been to a dolphin! - Luke was the best! He communicated clearly, was engaging and his deep knowledge of the area was evident. The tour was really enjoyable, and extremely reasonably priced.
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Terence_r
Jul 28, 2024
Loved going through... - Loved going through mangroves high light off the trip if I had time would do again excellent value for money the guide was brilliant Thanks for a great morning
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Sunshine34250575760
Jun 30, 2024
Very fun - Luke and Keegan were great guides! Very fun day out. The weather was unsuitable on the first day we booked due to rain, and they easily slotted us in a different day.
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Rachel_o
Jun 22, 2024
Thank you to the staff, I... - Thank you to the staff, I enjoyed kayaking through the mangrove tree area. The water was so still and the weather was beautiful. We did see a few dolphin and plenty of beautiful birds.
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N6047kgteresav
Jun 22, 2024
Great Fun - Kayaking was great fun. Our guides were knowledgeable and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. I would definitely do it again.
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L8973cocameronc
Apr 14, 2024
A great day out and saw some dolphins. - A great day out and saw some dolphins. Our guides Jasmine and Shayla were very interactive and informative about the shipwrecks, the history of Garden Island and its flora and fauna. Loved paddling in the mangrove creeks, a highlight. Would recommend the tour to anyone.
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Meandbonnieandclyde
Mar 17, 2024
Good times - Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable tour guide, and seamless booking and arrival process. Don't miss it on a trip to Adelaide! :)
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X1456sqlindag
Mar 16, 2024
Awesome tour - Great day out on the kayaking tour. Tour guides were informative & we really enjoyed seeing the ship wrecks & mangroves. Would totally recommend this tour.
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Stuartmk5689th
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent activity for families. - This was a great experience with the family, it was challenging enough for kids, the guide was excellent and was very knowledgeable about everything we saw there. We were blessed to have excellent weather. The only unfortunate downside, was we were not lucky enough to spot any dolphins.
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