Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Options

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Reviews

4.72

391 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

317

Great Tour. Great Guide
haydns2022,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful day on the water. Saw loads of dolphin activity. It was also very informative. Our guide Jacob was such a delightful young guide. great insight into the region and the dolphin behavior. Great 1/2 day tour.
Great Tour with Many Dolphins
manuelpP4399ZB,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, many dolphins, great wrecks. Our guide Paddy was knowledgeable, explained well, kept the groups together, and he definitely knew where to find dolphins, We had one swimming right under our kayak.
Great experience
Pengfei X,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful experience for being so close to the animals! The guide was very professional and considerate for everyone. We had a great time!
Took our son for his...
Jane B,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Took our son for his birthday. Loved it was fabulous. We saw a dolphin so added bonus. And the guides Liam and Mark were great and very knowledgeable.
Brilliant and suitable do all abilities.
300lukeg,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An excellent morning paddle. Our guide Liam was super friendly, knowledgeable, encouraging and relaxed. Our group of four had a mix of experience levels but that did not matter at all and we all loved it. Highly recommended!
Great experience
Elissa B,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great to paddle in the mangroves and see dolphin. Mark was an excellent guide - knew a lot about the animals and plants!
Fun way to spend a few hours.
Sean T,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Was a nice experience even though no dolphin spottings were made during our tour. Lots of cool marshes and even some shipwrecks to see. My only tip would be to try and go with a friend. I booked solo and was paired up with the son of a family doing the tour. Sadly he wasn’t interested at all in paddling, so I ended up carrying an extra person around which was a bit of a downer. That aside I would have given the tour 5 stars.
Might not be what you expect
Gosia M,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
It was a nice calm day on the water but not what I expected. What the description does not say is that it is not guaranteed you will see dolphins (we saw only one for a split of a minute and possible only for some kayaks due to no-move policy around animals). So if dolphins are your main reason for going, think twice. Another issue was that the guide did not have a mic that connects to the visitors. This meant that while being spread while kayaking, most of the time you could not hear what he was describing or explaining. You just miss out on the interesting stuff. Finally, while the photos show several shipwrecks, we only visited two closest wrecks (there was no kayaking through the arched metal wreck as per photos). Overall a poor reflection of what’s been advertised.
Wonderful Dolphin Kayak Experience
Debrajoan S,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great exercise and a beautiful place to kayak. The mangroves were really healthy and so good to see and the Dolphins were gorgeous. We got to see around 7 or 8 as we paddled around the area with a great guide
Fantastic experience, 100% recommend!
hollymF7687CL,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great experience and I'm really glad I went! You can either drive or get an uber/taxi there as public transport doesn't reach Garden Island, but it's well worth it. I saw some dolphins out on the water before we even got started! I did a self-guided tour which, even if you don't have kayaking experience, is easy to navigate and the guides go through a quick tutorial/intro to kayaking before hand so I felt confident going out on the water. Saw a few more dolphins (including a mother and calf!), the impressive shipwrecks, and really enjoyed going into the mangrove creeks. If you're interested in joining an organised tour they looked great as well. Great value for money and a fantastic way to spend the morning!