Dolphin Sanctuary & Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour
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This kayak tour takes you through the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail near Adelaide, offering a unique outdoor adventure. You'll paddle through mangrove creeks and explore one of the world's largest and most diverse ship graveyards. The tour is suitable for all fitness and kayaking levels, making it accessible for many people.
During the 3-hour guided tour, you get the chance to see bottlenose dolphins that live in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Along the way, your professional English-speaking guide will teach you basic kayaking skills and share insights about the local environment and wildlife. The tour departs from Garden Island, just 30 minutes from Adelaide's CBD.
The sanctuary is home to a 10,000-year-old mangrove forest, abundant birdlife, and other marine animals like fur seals and stingrays. You will also paddle past historic shipwrecks, adding a maritime heritage element to the experience. Children aged 8 and above can join with an adult, making it a family-friendly activity.
This tour offers a peaceful nature getaway with opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about the ecosystem. It is not suitable for those with impaired physical mobility or very young children without adult accompaniment.
Dolphin Sanctuary & Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour Price & Options
Itinerary
About 3 h- 09:3010:0010:30
Meeting point Garden Island Boat Ramp and Reserve
You start your kayak tour from Garden Island Boat Ramp and Reserve, departing at your chosen time of 09:30, 10:00, or 10:30. Look for the Adventure Kayaking SA vehicles, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards at the location.
Adventure Kayaking SA| Port River Dolphins
- 12:3013:0013:30
Drop-off Garden Island Boat Ramp and Reserve
You return to Garden Island Boat Ramp and Reserve at your selected time of 12:30, 13:00, or 13:30, depending on your chosen departure time and the length of the tour.
Highlights
- Explore the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail by kayak
- Get up close to bottlenose dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
- Learn basic kayaking skills from a professional guide
- Paddle through 10,000-year-old mangrove creeks and past historic shipwrecks
- Enjoy a nature experience suitable for all fitness and kayaking levels
What's Included
- Professional guide
- English-speaking guide
- 3-hour guided kayak tour of the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail
- 2-person kayak
- Quality life jacket and paddles
- Waterproof container for camera
- The basic lesson for kayaking
What's Not Included
- Transportation to meet up location
- Meals and beverages
- Other personal expenses
Child Adult Policy
- Minimum age to participate is 8 years old
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Children aged 8-12 must kayak with an adult in the same kayak
- Maximum weight per person in 2-person kayak is 140 kg
- Children aged 16 and older are charged adult rates
Opening Hours
- Closed on: Adelaide Cup Public Holiday (second Monday of March), Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, King's Birthday public holiday SA (June), SA Labour Day public holiday (October)
Things To Know
- Minimum group size is 8 people per session
- Participants must be reasonably fit and able to paddle
- Do not feed or disturb marine or wild animals
- The tour may be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events
- Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service without refund
- Bring sunscreen, hat, water bottle, snacks, camera, hand sanitiser, insect repellent, and shoes or sandals that can get wet
- Not stroller or wheelchair accessible
Starting End Point
- Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time
- Look for the Adventure Kayaking SA vehicles, kayaks and stand up paddle boards
Garden Island Boat Ramp and Reserve
- Address: Lot 204 Garden Island Road, Gillman
- Please refer to the map for assistance
Location
Garden Island
How To Redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the date specified
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund if cancelled at least 48 hours before the activity date (local time)
- Operator may cancel due to extreme weather or unforeseen events
- If cancelled by operator, option to reschedule or get full refund
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