Kayaking Adventure Through Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard
by Adventure Kayaking SA | Dolphin Sanctuary Tours
Overview
This three-hour kayak tour explores the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and the Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail, located about 30 minutes from Adelaide's central business district. The route follows sheltered creeks lined with mangroves, where participants can see marine life, birds, and wild Port River Dolphins. The Ship's Graveyard features over 20 shipwrecks visible from the water, offering a look at maritime history in the area. The tour operates in small groups of up to eight people and is guided throughout. Kayaking is used as a quiet and environmentally friendly way to approach the dolphins and observe native wildlife closely. All necessary equipment, including kayak, life vest, paddle, and paddling jacket if needed, is provided along with a waterproof container for valuables. The guide shares stories about the local environment and shipwrecks during the trip.
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Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard
The kayak tour lasts up to three hours and takes place along the Maritime Heritage Trail within the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard, situated 30 minutes from Adelaide CBD. This location includes mangrove-lined creeks that provide shelter for various marine species, birds, and the Port River Dolphins. The Ships Graveyard area contains historic relics left abandoned in the river. Kayaking is considered the most environmentally friendly method to observe and engage with the dolphins when they come near.
180 min
Meeting point
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!
End point
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!
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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