Suprising Beauty. A real "secret spot!" Best explored by kayak!
Just 30 minutes from Adelaide CBD! Guided tours and hire.
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The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is a "wetland of national significance" and one of Adelaide's "secret spots", an area of incredible beauty and ecological importance. The mangrove forests and sheltered creeks are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and of course the Port River Dolphins.The Ship's Graveyard is a unique feature of the area. All of these make for a sensational kayaking adventure.
Tours are conducted in double sea kayaks which are very stable, comfortable and easy to paddle. Single kayaks are available for hire.
Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary comes alive to the sight of "Little Fins" !
It has been an exceptional season with the birth of 12 calves to dolphins in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Many dolphin watchers, including those on our tours have marvelled at the sight of these tiny, beautiful animals frolicking through the sheltered waters of The Sanctuary. It is truly a sight not to be missed. The image here is of "Wave" and her calf "Talulla". This image has come from Barbara Staberton, one of the enthusiastic volunteers of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society in Pt Adelaide. The WDCS is largely responsible for this area being proclaimed a sanctuary for dolphins. To help the WDCS consider sponsoring a dolphin - we do!!
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The Adventure Tour
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The Family Tour
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Self Guided Tour
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 "This activity went over and beyond our expectations. From friendly staff to an unforgettable experience it was a day of lasting memories. To have the dolphins come right up to our kayak was a once in a lifetime kodak moment! I will recommend this activity to others of all ages visiting Adelaide." Leisl, Jun 2008 |
 We had a great time, it was certainly the highlight of my family's weekend in Adelaide. We got to see everything - a close up with a dolphin, a paddle through the mangroves and around the shipwrecks. Thanks to our great guides Martin and Pippa." (Robert, Nov 2008) |
 "I had a great time out in the kayaks, especially when the dolphins swam right underneath the kayak. That was a rush!! Thanks again and hopefully see you again at the next adventure." Fran, Jan 2008 |
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Tour and hire fees. Tour fees include all kayaking and safety equipment.
All fees are GST inclusive. |
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Adult Child (10-16yrs) |
$65.00 $30.00 |
Adult Child (4-16yrs) |
$50.00 $25.00 |
Adult
Child |
$35 2hrs $50 3hrs $20 2hrs $30 3hrs |
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| Family (2a+2c) | $160.00 | Family (2a+2c) | $130.00 | Family (2a+2c) | $40/hour | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Students & Concession | $50.00 | Students & Concession | $40.00 | Students & Concession |
$30 2hrs $45 3hrs |
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Tours depart from the Garden Island boat ramp, Grand Trunkway, Gillman. This location is marked on map below. Don't be put off by the "industrial wasteland" on the way to the reserve! The launch site has a picnic area, toilets and BBQ facilities. NB: new roads in the area will not be on street directories or gps navigators. They have been added to this Google map. Click on them for instructions; click and hold to drag the entire map and see surrounding area. You can zoom in/out using the scale on the left. Please note carefully to avoid delay and confusion on the day...even print out. Alternatively call into the Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre (blue bubble bottom left) for further directions. |
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