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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours is the only kayak company at Garden Island, Port Adelaide to operate from private facilities – there is a club house, private toilets, private beach and ramps and we have secure lock up parking whilst you are out on your tour.

Our eco friendly tours operate within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary which is a hub of marine adventure. Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature on our guided tour through some of SA’s most beautiful waterways and along the way you get the opportunity to view one of the oceans most playful and friendly creatures.

In the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, visitors can kayak down creeks lined with mangrove forests which have been there for over 10,000 years, it is the ultimate feeding and resting grounds for local dolphins and paddle past spectacular shipwrecks that have been abandoned from a bygone era.  The sanctuary is also home to abundant bird life and other wildlife that make up the intricate eco system.

Join us for an immersive and informative experience on our guided kayak tour or hire a kayak and create your own adventure.

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GUIDED TOUR

Adult guided tour: $79.00pp

Child guided tour: $49.00pp

Children must be 9 years of age to participate in the kayak tours and must be accompanied by an Adult. Anyone under 18 years of age must have parental permission.

Deluxe seats are fitted to all our kayaks

For groups of 12 or more, please contact us direct.

SELF GUIDED TOUR/KAYAK HIRE

Single Deluxe Kayak Hire: 3hrs $50.00

Double Deluxe Kayak Hire: 3hrs $80.00

Deluxe seats are fitted to all our kayaks .

Children must be 9 years of age to participate in the kayak tours, but must be 15 and over to be in a kayak by themselves. Anyone under 18 years of age must have parental permission.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

What to bring:

Protection from the sun Mosquito Repellent

Drink bottle & Snack Camera (waterproof is a safer option but we do provide a dry bag) Shoes that can get wet or slip on shoes than can easily be taken off

What’s included:

Kayaks, paddles and life jackets Water to refill your drink bottle Waterproof bag

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Our dolphin sanctuary experience.

It’s not every day you get to paddle your way down creeks lined with a  mangrove forest which has been there for over 10,000 years , see shipwrecks up close and have the opportunity to view the local Port River dolphins along the way.  All this and so close to Adelaide CBD.  It’s a special experience that simply can’t be replicated, which is why Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours is a must-do!

Our lead guide is a Marine Biologist and has over 7 years’ experience working with marine mammals and wildlife, so there are plenty of interesting facts you will learn along the way.

Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience, and we travel at a comfortable pace to accommodate all participants, but you do need reasonable fitness levels.

Whether you join our guided tour of just hire a kayak, demonstrations and all equipment—including life jackets—will be provided;  Children must be aged nine or older to participate and those under 18 years of age must have parental permission. During the tour, we stumble across a number of wildlife and shipwreck sighting opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera! Participants are also welcome to bring snacks as they see fit. Depending on the weather conditions and your kayaking technique you may get wet, so it’s best to bring a change of clothes just in case.

Once we get out, we’ll paddle through mangrove lined creeks . We view the abundant bird life, marine mammals and other creatures that make up the intricate eco system.  The Sanctuary is part of South Australia’s largest port. It has a rich Aboriginal and European cultural background with a number of noteworthy landmarks to explore.

The Sanctuary boasts a 10,000 year-old mangrove forest, which makes the ultimate feeding grounds for dolphins due to the abundance of seagrass, saltmarsh, and the tidal flats and creeks. For those interested in bird watching, the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary shares a big part of the northern coastal habitat.

There are several other locations which make perfect spectating grounds to watch local residents like fur seals, sting rays, and even the endangered Australian sea lion. This is a wildlife sanctuary, and therefore the animals are free to come and go as they please, so we cannot guarantee we will be lucky enough to see them on the day. However, our sightings are frequent!

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Wow! I was at a loss for something to do midway through my holidays and I came across Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours. I thought, why not! I wasn’t disappointed! I was super impressed with our tour guide, Andro who had a wealth of knowledge about the native wildlife and the coastline in the area. The scenery and the tour was absolutely beautiful and the surroundings serene. I could not recommend this experience highly enough!

Went out on the Tuesday with my daughter and had a great few hours exploring the mangroves, seeing the bird life of the area and seen 5 dolphins. Thanks Andro

Tracey Blonde

Had an amazing few hours on the water and spotted a few dolphins, fish and crabs. Definitely would recommend, great value for money! Goes in and out of a few creeks with mangroves which was beautiful. Andro our guide was very knowledgeable on all wildlife in the area and even recommended places to go for food nearby which was also amazing.

Lewis_travellingg

Fantastic tour & highly recommended! I would do it again it was so much fun. The tour guides are awesome!

143trinityk

Kayaking through the mangroves whilst seeing dolphins and other marine animals was a beautiful experience. I thought it was good that the equipment was all brand new and felt safe when in use. The tour guide was super informative and friendly to all customers.

What an amazing experience. It was breathtaking and exceptional. Thank you so much. Highly recommended. Will for sure go again.

Colette Barnard

Must have tour if you are in Adelaide region! Beautiful mangrove forest, the excitement of seeing all the dolphins, birds and abandoned ship wrecks. And at the top of all a very knowledgeable tour guide to answer all your questions. Really enjoyed it!

Geili Rehkli

Nice time paddling around mangroves, really knowledgeable guides who went miles above in customer service and although we haven’t seen any dolphins (that’s life, they’re wild animals) we thoroughly enjoyed our day out on the water.

Pavel Karlik

Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Kayak Tour

• Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
• Location : Port Adelaide, SA
• Product code: EKT

Join us on this unique and special 3 hour kayak tour through the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard.  We paddle down sheltered mangrove creeks that have been here for over 10,000 years, past spectacular shipwrecks that have been abandoned from a bygone era and along the way have the opportunity to see dolphins, birdlife and other marine creatures that make up this intricate eco system.

Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience, and we travel at a comfortable pace, so there are plenty of opportunity for photos.

 Demonstrations and all equipment will be provided on arrival. 

Children rates are 9-15 years of age - children must be 9 years of age to participate in the kayak tours, however, children 9-15 must be in a double kayak with an adult.

Participants must have reasonable fitness levels.

Upon booking a confirmation email will be sent with receipt of your booking, our meeting point and general details.

A waiver form will also be sent separately - this must be signed prior to the tour.

Strictly 24 hours notice for cancellation or reschedule - please view our website for full cancellation policy.

*Please note that a non-refundable 1.6% surcharge is applied to all card payments*

We look forward to you joining us for a paddle in the Dolphin Sanctuary soon

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• Water sports
• Kayaking and canoeing
• South Australia

Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Tour - Adelaide - 3 Hours

• Paddle down peaceful mangrove lined creeks that are part of a 10,000 year old mangrove forest
• Kayak up close to shipwrecks and relics of a bygone era
• View dolphins and migratory birds and other marine life up close

Explore Adelaide's Dolphin sanctuary by kayak to paddle your way through peaceful mangrove lined creeks where only kayaks can go. Float close to shipwrecks and relics plus encounter local dolphins, migratory birds and other marine life that are known to frequent the area.

What's Included?

• 3 hour guided kayaking tour with experienced guide
• Private facilities including: private locked up car parking, toilets and storage facilities
• Double kayaks with deluxe seats and personal floatation devices
• Waterproof storage bags for phones, cameras and other small items

Join marine biologists for a leisurely three hour paddle down serene creeks lined with mangrove forests, have the opportunity to paddle past shipwrecks, view dolphins, migratory birds and other marine life that make up this unique eco system. Paddlers will be surprised to learn that Adelaide's Dolphin Sanctuary can be found within 25 minutes of the city and there's no better way to explore this special area than by a guided eco kayaking tour. Leading the activity are local guides who love to share their knowledge of marine life, local heritage and the natural environment with curious explorers. An aquatic adventure in Adelaide awaits for those who seek it.

Session Length

• The duration of this experience is three hours
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time

Important Information

• Participants must be 9 years or older
• You must have a reasonable level of fitness, i.e. you must be able to walk briskly for 15 minutes without being out of breath

Cancellation

• Change or cancel you booking up to 48 hours prior to the start time of your experience
• Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
• Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

This experience requires a minimum of four participants to go ahead.

Kayaking may be impacted by inclement weather if there are strong winds or unsuitable water conditions. The experience provider will endeavour to reschedule the tour.

Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat are recommended. Participants should also wear shoes that can be taken off easily or get wet plus a water bottle.

This experience takes place in Port Adelaide, South Australia.

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