Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest Kayak Tour: A Personal Encounter with Adelaide's Marine Life
4.7
21 Ratings
Port Adelaide
Embark on a thrilling Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest Kayak Tour near Adelaide. Discover hidden beauty, encounter marine life, and interact with Port River Dolphins.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Adventure Kayaking SA| Port River Dolphins - The Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Tour is 90 minutes of fun exploring the Dolphin Sanctuary one of Adelaide’s “secret spots”. Located just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD it 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.

It’s an amazing adventure for all ages, and kayaking is the most environmentally sensitive way to explore and interact with the dolphins. The tour is very easy paced with plenty of time for photos, storytelling by your guide, and searches for the Port River Dolphins. When the Port River Dolphins come to play it is a memory you will treasure for ever!

“Paddling with the Dolphins” has been voted one of the top FOUR MUST DO activities in Adelaide!

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!

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Kayak, life vest, paddle, paddling jacket (if required)
  • Waterproof container for camera or valuables
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

The Kayak Tour provides an immersive journey through the Dolphin Sanctuary and Mangrove Forest, a mere 30-minute travel from Adelaide’s city center. This spot is one of Adelaide’s hidden treasures and a place of unexpected charm. The protected creeks, lined with mangroves, host an interesting assortment of sea creatures, avian species, and the Port River Dolphins. Embarking on a kayak voyage is the most eco-friendly method to observe and engage with the dolphins. With a limit of 16 participants per group, the tour ensures a personalized adventure. Ideal for families, you’ll get the opportunity for an intimate observation of the local fauna and mangroves while your guide shares stories about this enigmatic region.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please bring: Insect repellent, drinks, snacks, shoes that can get wet, sunscreen, and your camera
  • Minimum age is 8 years
Location
Adventure Kayaking SA| Port River Dolphins
Garden Island Road
We meet you at Lot 204 Garden Island Road, Gillman for the kayaking tours. This is a public reserve. We are a mobile business and have no office at this location. Look for the Adventure Kayaking vehicles, lots of kayaks/SUP's and happy people!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sbensons
Apr 25, 2024
Kayaking with the dolphins - Fantastic experience . Safe excellent funny guide . Beautiful to see the dolphins and they were clearly comfortable with us as hung around for ages
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B7425qqalanl
Mar 20, 2024
Superb kayaking amongst the mangroves - We loved our 10am trip amongst the mangroves of the Dolphin Sanctuary. Tom was a wonderful guide and his enthusiasm for the area was obvious. We would definitely recommend this trip to others and come again for another tour.
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C8772pglaurens
Mar 18, 2024
Fantastic day and experience!! - Loved it and learnt a lot of interesting facts about the area and its wildlife. Our guides were great. Did not see any dolphins unfortunately but enjoyed paddling through the mangroves, which were calm and peaceful, and seeing the shipwrecks. The kayaking was suitable for all ages (kids were in our group) and did not need a high level of fitness to enjoy.
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Travel16056051926
Mar 17, 2024
Mangrove cruising - A lovely relaxed kayak with friendly and knowledgeable guides. Would thoroughly recommend for beginners. Was a real bonus to see dolphins close up.
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Ebony_e
Feb 5, 2024
It was such a beautiful... - It was such a beautiful spot. We unfortunately didn’t see any dolphins but it was gorgeous nonetheless
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Jimkb2528ip
Feb 4, 2024
Uplifting adventure - This was My daughter and my first Kayak adventure, and we loved every minute of the guided tour. So peaceful and calming particularly when we ventured into the mangrove stream. Just before Christmas my wife passed away and this was very valuable for me to help take away the pain. Thank you team for such and adventure. Jim
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K8845mfgillianc
Jan 12, 2024
Excellent - Very well organised. Friendly staff, very knowledgeable. Highly recommend, the mangrove kayaking. We had such a good laugh
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D2767owsharonm
Jan 9, 2024
A fabulous way to spend a morning - We had so much fun looking for and sighting dolphins whilst kayaking on calm water on a beautiful Summer's Day. It was also really interesting seeing the shipwrecks. Our two guides were friendly and mindful of different kayaking abilities in the group. So glad we did this on our visit to Adelaide this time.
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Benjaminbz3841fj
Nov 23, 2023
Amazing experience for all! - Our group came as two couples on this experience, and we all had an amazing time. Angus provided a great experience for us, giving plenty of knowledge on the Dolphin sanctuary and the history of the local shipwrecks. He was also very good with teaching all those new to kayaking, and getting everyone involved. We would love to come back one day, and have also opened a new perspective on our appreciation for dolphins! :)
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Leannegq5153gv
Jan 11, 2024
Highly recommend!! - Really enjoyed the tour. It was a beautiful day, the guides were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a shame we didn’t see dolphins but really enjoyed and highly recommend.
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