Dolphin Sanctuary and Shipwreck Kayaking Tour

Code: RSA351

$69
9 Reviews
Location: Adelaide, SA
For: 1 person
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Valid for 12 months
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Join us for a kayak tour around Adelaide and discover shipwrecks in the Ship's Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail and meander through the mangrove lined channels around Garden Island. If you're lucky, you might even spot some of the resident dolphins on this tour.

Explore Adelaide’s own dolphin sanctuary and shipwreck heritage trail around Garden Island by kayak.

We will take you through wonderful mangrove lined creeks and see a wealth of bird life and sea creatures along with shipwrecks. There are over 25 shipwrecks scattered around this area. Some were grand sailing ships others were tugs or barges each with its own unique history including one of the very first iron built ships in the world.

This half day trip is ideal for families and people who just want to relax and soak up the heritage this area has to offer. The lush forest of Grey Mangroves provides a haven for extensive bird and sea life.

Located only 25 minutes from Adelaide CBD at Garden Island it makes it easy access for a day which is out of the ordinary.

Tours run from Spring to late Autumn and are conducted in double sea kayaks, which are easy to paddle, stable and very comfortable.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Adelaide, South Australia.

Session Length

This experience is approximately 3.5 hours in duration. We operate on weekends from Spring to late Autumn and on some weekdays during the school holidays.

Available Dates:

Location	Date	Availability
SA	Sunday, 12 Feb 2012	Full
SA	Sunday, 19 Feb 2012	Full
SA	Saturday, 25 Feb 2012	Full
SA	Saturday, 3 Mar 2012	Full
SA	Saturday, 10 Mar 2012	Full
SA	Saturday, 31 Mar 2012	Spaces
SA	Sunday, 15 Apr 2012	Full
SA	Sunday, 22 Apr 2012	Spaces
SA	Sunday, 29 Apr 2012	Spaces
SA	Saturday, 5 May 2012	Spaces

Last updated on 1 February 2012.

These dates are guidelines only and are subject to daily change.

We suggest you only purchase a voucher for one of the dates listed above if you plan to redeem your voucher and book the date today.

Guidelines:

Minimum age is 12. You must have a reasonable level of fitness, i.e., you must be able to walk briskly for 15 minutes with out being out of breath.

Numbers:

We operate with a minimum of 6 people in the group.

Spectators:

Not suitable for spectators.

Weather:

All adventure activities are outdoor based and are therefore subject to weather. When the weather conditions is such that it may incur additional risk beyond what is acceptable then the experience shall be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.

Other Info:

You must have a reasonable level of fitness. We reserve the right to refuse anyone if we feel the safety of them or others is compromised in any way.

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The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.

Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience

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Reviews

Reviewer: Lesa
June 01 2011

As inexperienced kayakers we had a fantastic guide, great equipment and a great experience. Good as the port river gets!
Reviewer: Kylie
May 18 2011

We had such an awesome time. Unfortunately the rest of the people booked didn't show up - they missed out! BUT we got Jason as our guide all to ourselves. Saw quite a few dolphins and Jason had some really excellent information about the ships. He was also an excellent instructor as we had never kayaked! We have already recommended the tour to friends and family and cant wait to get our photos back! Thanks guys!! AWESOME!!!
Reviewer: Delene
May 13 2011

Fantastic guide. Seemed like it took forever on hold on the phone on numerous occasions to actually get it organised but the tour itself was fantastic. Thank you.
Reviewer: Delene
May 13 2011

To actually contact someone to confirm outing was a lot more complicated than it should have been. Once on the water everything was fantastic.
Reviewer: Tim
May 02 2011

Very enjoyable experience and the guide was very friendly and full of information about the Dolphins and shipwrecks.
Reviewer: Colm
April 17 2011

I was the most inexperienced of our group and rolled my kayak twice Such a patient, pleasant and good humoured professional was Jamie that we all felt safe very well informed and enjoyed every minute of the trip
Reviewer: Claus
April 05 2011

It could hardly have been any better. A clear and sunny 15°C and perfectly calm waters. A gentle breeze every now and again. Five close encounters of the dolphin kind, one within touching distance as it swam directly past our kayak taking a much closer look at the intruders into its domain. A special moment too as we watched another dolphin corralling fish towards a sandbar, then, at the final moment, rushing to create a wave form which lunch could not escape. The mangroves are the nursery to th...

It could hardly have been any better. A clear and sunny 15°C and perfectly calm waters. A gentle breeze every now and again. Five close encounters of the dolphin kind, one within touching distance as it swam directly past our kayak taking a much closer look at the intruders into its domain. A special moment too as we watched another dolphin corralling fish towards a sandbar, then, at the final moment, rushing to create a wave form which lunch could not escape. The mangroves are the nursery to the multitude of fishes that inhabit Gulf St Vincent and there are millions of fingerlings darting everywhere just below the surface, The waters are so clear

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Reviewer: Jodi
March 08 2011

Loved it! Very good guide (Shauna).
Reviewer: peter
February 28 2011

The tour was everything I expected plus some. The guide provide us with good support and information on the shipwreck spots we encountered. A great way to spend a Sunday morning.