Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
What To Expect
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!
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Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour
Reviews
263 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Debbie S,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it is an amazing experience totally recommend Luke was a great your guide would definitely do it again.
Exploring
634marilynv,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time exploring the mangroves and the ship graveyard. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very interesting fun for everyone.
Excellent 👍🏻
emilylE1408SF,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great price for a fantastic experience with knowledgable and friendly tour guides. Despite choppy conditions, our tour guide put everyone at ease and we felt safe the entire time.
Great experience
Dee M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience for 1st time and experienced kayakers. Guides were great with helping you set up the kayak and navigating you into the water. Ship wrecks were fascinating, which we got very close to. Saw lots of birds, fish and dolphins. This was my first kayaking experience and I loved it, thank you.
Wonderful paddling experience
U5471VEsherryp,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful kayak tour. We saw a few dolpins in the distance, navigated through a creek lined with ancient mangroves and skimmed around two shipwrecks. It was amazing. Our guide, Luke, was a great teacher for the fledgling paddlers and he narrated very knowledgeably.
Kayak with the dolphins
AnneMarie68 13,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hannah was our tour guide on the day. She was friendly and provided plenty of information about the waterways, wildlife that lived in the area and history of the shipwrecks. We were lucky enough to see plenty of dolphins and bird life. This tour was at a relaxed pace.
Great way to spend part of the day.
gabriellesB5043HT,
May 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A hidden gem in Adelaide. Enjoyable day with great weather. The guides had good knowledge of history and mangroves. Recommend to anyone.
Must do itinerary
Tina W,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was one of the highlights of my visit to Adelaide. Our guide Olly was fantastic and knowledgeable and friendly. Saw a dolphin too. Awesome!
Great half day experience
claredL2180ME,
May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience. The ships graveyard was really interesting, plus a creek section of the kayaking was really lovely. Saw one dolphin which swam around us for a really long time. The guides were great
Highly Recommend
H6800EKsarahm,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter's and I went on the three hour tour last Wednesday and it was the highlight of our trip. We had such an amazing time and if we visit Adelaide again, we will definitely be booking it in again. We didn't see any dolphins when we were out but saw them before and after our tour - even if we hadn't seen the dolphins, the trip itself was well worth the money. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. My youngest and I had done some kayaking before and my eldest had never been but she managed the single kayak fine by herself. Easier enough for beginners. Thanks for the memories made - it was a blast.
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