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Dolphin Sanctuary Guided Eco Tour - Adelaide

Highlights

  • Explore the calm waters off Garden Island on a Guided Eco tour with commentary
  • Paddle down peaceful 10,000 year old mangrove forest creeks
  • Have the opportunity to view dolphins, migratory birds and other marine life up close

This 3 hour tour is in stable double kayaks and no prior kayaking experience is necessary. This must do Adelaide kayaking tour is best suited to outdoor adventurers and nature lovers alike. Don’t miss out!

What's included?

  • 3 hour guided kayaking tour with experienced guide
  • Private facilities including: private locked up car parking, toilets and storage facilities
  • Double kayaks with deluxe seats and personal floatation devices
  • Waterproof storage bags for phones, cameras and other small items

Grab your paddle and kayak into Adelaide’s very own dolphin sanctuary and International Bird Sanctuary. Kayak the calm waters of Garden Island with a local guide, follow a serene path that will take you down a 10,000 year old mangrove creek forest to spot a thriving wildlife habitat that gives life to migratory shore birds and marine life including wild dolphins. Kayakers may also have the opportunity to spot ancient shipwrecks that lay abandoned from a bygone era. Along the way learn about this unique ecosystem that is located so close to a capital city.

This 3 hour tour is in stable double kayaks and no prior kayaking experience is necessary. This must do Adelaide kayaking tour is best suited to outdoor adventurers and nature lovers alike. Don’t miss out!

Important information

  • The duration of this experience is three hours
  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time
  • This experience is not available on Public Holidays
  • Participants must be 10 years or older
  • You must have a reasonable level of fitness, i.e. you must be able to walk briskly for 15 minutes without being out of breath
  • Change or cancel you booking up to 48 hours prior to the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

This experience requires a minimum of four participants to go ahead.

Kayaking may be impacted by inclement weather if there are strong winds or unsuitable water conditions. The experience provider will endeavour to reschedule the tour.

Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat are recommended. Participants should also wear shoes that can be taken off easily or get wet plus a water bottle.

This experience takes place in Port Adelaide, South Australia.

Reviews

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5 stars 8
4 stars 1
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2 stars 1
1 star 0
Recommended

Pleasant enjoyable morning looking for dolphins

Trevor 2 May 2026

Well organized, professional tour which provided great insight into the dolphins and eco system of the sanctuary. Tour guides were very good and did manage to see a number of dolphins.

Customer Experience

Hi Trevor, so pleased to see you enjoyed your experience, we appreciate the time you have taken to share your feedback!

3 May 2026

Recommended

An easy and enjoyable kayaking experience

Ian 5 April 2026

Our tour was in late March, so the weather was calm and not hot. The kayaks were in good condition and we were given a comprehensive safety talk before setting out. The tour was unhurried and our guide circulated among us with explanations and advice. Gliding through the mangroves was very pleasant, and the whole tour was easily managed by a couple of 80 year olds. The only downside was no mid tour toilet stop for an elderly bladder.

Cassie

Hi Ian, thank you for your kind feedback. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience!

7 April 2026

Recommended

Dolphin Eco Sanctuary

Yvonne 26 March 2026

Our guide was Mark. He was very knowledgeable about the area. We were lucky to encounter Dolphins during our tour as this can be a hit or miss with any dolphin tour.

Customer Experience

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26 March 2026

Recommended

Great morning on the water

Frazer 3 March 2026

Incredible day on the water seeing dolphins, shipwrecks and mangroves creeks. Thanks to Liam our guide who was chill and informative as well as easy going. Highly recommend

Customer Experience

Hi Frazer, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an incredible day on the water and enjoyed the dolphins, shipwrecks, and mangroves. We really appreciate the recommendation!

9 March 2026

Guides were un-interested!

Nicole 1 January 2026

I booked for 4 people. For a start, there was no clear indication of where you were meant to meet, (as no proper signage once you are in the carpark). Wasted an hour whilst they organised groups of people, (as wasn't sorted before-hand) and then stood out in stinking hot sun waiting for the guys to do the intro's and get us in the water. The guide we had spent 90% of his time on his mobile, and was clearly not interested in what he was doing. Hardly informative, and didn't see any dolphins.

Cassie

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4 January 2026

Recommended

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayaking

Tracey 8 December 2025

Highly recommend this if you like outdoors & nature. The guides were excellent & it was serene kayaking down the rivers.

Customer Experience

Hi Tracey, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy to see you enjoyed your experience.

8 December 2025

Recommended

Actually saw dolphins.

Tony V 17 April 2025

Tour guides were exceptional. Very knowledgeable and and gave out lots of information. Made the experience a really good one. Well organised, perfect weather and a great workout.

Customer Experience

Hi Tony, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

21 April 2025

Recommended

Lovely afternoon kayaking at the dolphin sanctuary

Jacqui 17 January 2025

We had a great time at the dolphin sanctuary. Our guides Alex and Mark were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Would recommend this experience to friends and family. A lovely afternoon while getting a bit of exercise too.

Customer Experience

Hi Jacqui, your feedback is important to us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!

19 January 2025

Recommended

A great experience

Darryl 13 May 2024

A great experience easily managed by a couple of 75 year olds. Excellent tour leader.

Cassie

Hi Darryl, thanks so much for your valuable feedback. We are so happy to see you enjoyed your tour.

13 May 2024

Recommended

Highly Recommend

Keira 11 May 2023

Absolutely terrific tour, I was here on a short holiday from Melbourne and we were lucky enough to find this tour I booked at last minute and so glad I did. The mangroves were a delight, they were so peaceful, serene, calm and definitely a highlight. Immensely enjoyed the views of the shipwrecks and the dolphins surprised us coming out of nowhere. We were even lucky enough to see a mother and calf. The guide Kirrilee was highly knowledgeable about dolphins, the mangroves and history of the shipwrecks and was very helpful to all kayakers in the group. I highly recommend this tour and will be back.

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