Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide
Overview
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3 hours
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Join us on a guided kayak tour and paddle where only kayaks can go. Explore peaceful mangrove lined creeks, glide past shipwrecks and keep an eye out for resident dolphins, migratory birds and other marine life along the way. All this only 25 minutes from Adelaide CBD.
Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or trying kayaking for the first time, our friendly and knowledgeable guides will ensure you feel confident and safe on the water. All equipment is provided, with tours suitable for adults and children over 10+ (Children 10-15 must be with a parent/adult in a double kayak and must be able to paddle)
Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience, and we travel at a comfortable pace to accommodate reasonable fitness levels.
This is a unique and special destination and an absolute must do when visiting Adelaide.
Please note departure times are varied due to tide times and it is essential that you arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Essential: Arrival time is 15 minutes prior to start time
Children 10-15 years of age must be in a kayak with a parent/adult and must be able to paddle
Children under 10 are not permitted to participate
Not recommended for travelers with shoulder problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Port Adelaide
Travel through Port Adelaide and on to Garden Island for our departure point. It is essential that you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
What‘s Included
It is essential you arrive 15 minutes prior to start time.
Filtered fresh water for top ups
Skilled and professional guide
Waterproof bag
Kayak, Life jacket and Paddle
Private locked car parking area
Private facilities with shaded area with seating and toilets
Sun screen
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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide
Reviews
379 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really good.
charnsinghs,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Couldn't see any dolphin but the experience was worthwhile . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
A wonderful experience!
darlene s,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth the drive out to Port Adelaide for this 3 hour kayak tour. Best to do with a guide. We had the lovely Kendall who was so knowledgeable in the area. A wealth of info! She took us around the whole inlet and we saw many many dolphins. It’s was so special. There were 8 double kayaks and many has seniors in them. It was awesome!
Our guide Liam was...
Michelle F,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Liam was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed today’s experience and would happily do it again, we’d definitely request to be in Liam’s group.
Fantastic experience
I whip92,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow!! What an experience! We were lucky enough to see a bunch of dolphins and even had a very close encounter with some swimming under our kayak. However even without the dolphins, the experience would’ve been great. Liam is a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide. He knows a lot about the dolphins, other wild life and the area and relays the information in an informative and entertaining way. Highly recommend!
Enjoyable activity
Julia Y,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful, peaceful place. Liam is a great guide. Saw a few dolphins. Definitely recommend and worth it.
Amazing experience
Sam F,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed our morning kayaking at Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. The guides (Mark and Liam) were really friendly and welcoming as well as being very knowledgeable about the area and dolphins. Liked going through the mangroves, learning about wildlife and then seeing two dolphins who were swimming and diving around the harbour. Would definitely recommend this as an activity to do, and would do it again when we next visit. Thank you so much.
Dolphin play
Lynn K,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark and Liam did a great job guiding us around the sanctuary.
A great time with the family
Eric H,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took part in the 13:30 tour and it was great. We have never kayaked before and it was easier than I imagined. Our 12yo daughter found it very entertaining, interesting and fun. We did get to see the dolphins swimming around which was obviously the highlight. It was also really neat to paddle through the mangroves as you get to be in nature and learn about the environment and dolphins.
Very pleasant morning...
Andrew S,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very pleasant morning activity - saw dolphins and took an interesting paddle up a creek into the mangroves
Excellent tour; excellent value for money!
johncB3150AJ,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 3 hour tour was excellent value for money. Although a slightly windy day, our guide Kendall ensured that all participants kept up with the group. After a previous unsafe kayak experience on the Coorong (different company), we were really impressed that an additional staff member was out in a boat monitoring the groups on the water. Kendall was brilliant-kept the group together, spotted dolphins and ensured we all got the opportunity to see them and gave lots of info on the area. The highlight for us was the slow kayak through the mangrove creek - seriously a hidden gem in SA.
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