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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 8 years
Children 12 and under will need to be accompanied in a kayak by an adult
Please bring: Insect repellent, drinks, snacks, shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, and your camera
As we use sit-in kayaks, we find that people 140kgs+ can have trouble fitting in the kayaks. Please call us with any concerns
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional guide
Kayak, life vest, paddle, paddling jacket(if required)
Waterproof container for camera or valuables.
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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!
262 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hollie M,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
We had a lovely time and saw a few dolphins, will definitely go again, great experience and good value for money
Emmanuelle I,
Dec 30, 2024
- Viator
We loved the mangrove part from the tour, it’s like being on an another planet! We haven’t seen dolphins but it’s the game!
Jarrod L,
Dec 29, 2024
- Viator
Excellent experience, heaps of Dolphins right up close. Guides were great. Paddling thru the creeks is next level🙌
Ashley S,
Oct 10, 2024
- Viator
Guide was great and shared lots of knowledge about the area and the things we saw along the way. Thank you.
Terence R,
Jul 28, 2024
- Viator
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
Operated by Adventure Kayaking SA