Dolphin Sanctuary & Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour | Adelaide
Explore Adelaide's best kept secrets! Kayak through the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard, spot dolphins up close, learn about local history, and enjoy the serene natural beauty.
- Spend up to three hours of fun with a fully qualified kayaking guide to lead you on an unforgettable adventure
- Enjoy an easy-paced tour with plenty of time for photos and storytelling by your guide
- Glide through the tranquil waters of the Dolphin Sanctuary, home to over 40 resident bottlenose dolphins
- Discover the eerie Ships Graveyard, where you can the remains of ships that ran aground in the 1800s
- Private and small group tours are also available. Please call to discuss your group's needs and preferred time. Discounts available for groups of 12 or more (minimum group size of 8 people for private bookings)
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Dolphin Sanctuary & Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour (Up to 3 Hours)
— What You Can 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 that have been abandoned in the river.
All of this makes 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. Don't miss on this Top 4 must-do activity in Adelaide. Book your tour with Over The Planet today!
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— REQUIREMENTS —
- Children must be a minimum of 8 years old
- All Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 12 and under will need to be accompanied in a kayak by an adult
- Maximum weight (2-person kayak): As we use sit-in kayaks, we generally find people 140+kgs can have trouble fitting into the kayaks. Please call us if you have any concerns
— INCLEMENT WEATHER —
If on the date of your booking it has been deemed unsafe to operate due to the weather, you will be contacted as soon as possible. Whilst we frequently check forecasts in the days leading up to your booking, there are some occasions where the weather is worse than forecast, resulting in last minute cancellations of sessions.
— OPTIONS —
1-person kayaks may be available upon request. Please see one of our friendly staff upon arrival to check if they are available.
— WAITING LIST —
If the date you want is sold out, you can go on the "waiting" list by completing all booking details. We will get in touch if we can add you to the tour. Your credit card won't be charged until you have accepted our offer for a place on the tour.
— EXTRAS —
The following extras can also be added to your booking, follow the prompts during the booking process:
- A quality paddling jacket — wind and waterproof; great for cooler days
- 1-person kayaks for partners and groups if you prefer to paddle individually
