Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
ProHighlights
- Guided kayak tours through the mangrove creeks of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, with a good chance of seeing dolphins
- Tours led by a marine biologist with more than a decade of work with marine mammals and wildlife
- Departs from a private clubhouse at Garden Island with its own beach, ramps, toilets and secure parking
About Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours runs guided paddles in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary from the Angas Inlet Boat Club on Garden Island, Port Adelaide. The base has its own clubhouse, toilets, private beach and launch ramps, plus locked parking while you are on the water. The main outing is a three-hour guided eco tour through creeks lined with mangroves that have grown here for more than 10,000 years. Along the way there are regular sightings of the Port River dolphins, along with birdlife and, when conditions allow, old shipwrecks. The lead guide is a marine biologist with over ten years of experience with marine mammals, so the commentary is full of detail. Dolphins are wild and come and go, so sightings are frequent but never guaranteed. A shorter twilight tour of about two hours explores the sheltered creeks with head torches, and is open to those aged 16 and over. Self-guided kayak hire is also available, with maps and advice on where to paddle for the day's wind and water. No previous kayaking is needed, though a reasonable level of fitness helps. Groups of 12 or more and private tours are arranged directly with the operator.
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Groups of 12 or more and private tours are quoted directly. Private tours cancelled within a month of the date lose half the cost, and the full amount applies within seven days.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do the tours cost?
The three-hour guided eco tour is $79 per adult and $49 for children aged 10 to 15. The two-hour twilight tour is $75 per adult. Self-guided hire is $50 for a single kayak or $80 for a double, for up to three hours.
Can children come on the tour?
Children aged 10 and over can join the eco tour, sharing a double kayak with a parent or guardian, and they must be able to paddle the whole way. Anyone under 18 needs parental permission, and the twilight tour is for ages 16 and up.
Do we need kayaking experience?
No experience is needed. The guide gives a demonstration and the group travels at a comfortable pace, but a reasonable level of fitness is required. All kayaks have deluxe seats fitted.
What should we bring?
Bring sun protection, a drink bottle and a snack, a camera or phone, and shoes that can get wet or slip off easily. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, drinking water refills and a waterproof bag are provided, and you may get wet depending on conditions.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The operator can cancel a tour because of poor weather, and in that case you are offered a full refund or another date. Public tour cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
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Michael Herewane
3 weeks ago
went on a 3hr kayak trip for a friends birthday party 2-5pm session. was absolutely lovely! mark our guide was exceptional and provided us with amazing insight into the history of the shipwrecks and what to expect, i don…
Alkira Dalton
a month ago
Such a fun way to spend a few hours! Kendall was a fantastic guide — really friendly, knowledgeable and informative, and we learnt a bit about the wildlife and the area whilst we paddled. We were also lucky enough to se…
Pauzi Wu
3 months ago
We had an amazing experience on the Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour in Adelaide! Our tour guide Paddy was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information at every stop, making the tour both fun and e…
Yujin Jung
5 months ago
I joined this tour because I wanted to try kayaking in the Dolphin Sanctuary and hopefully see dolphins up close—and it definitely delivered! 🐬 We were lucky enough to spot dolphins several times during the tour, inclu…
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