8 Kayaking Tours in Adelaide to Build a Day Around

1.Dolphin Sanctuary Eco Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 560 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Our pick

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, spot wild dolphins and shipwrecks, and learn about a fragile marine ecosystem on this gentle three-hour kayak tour.

“Fantastic experience - though we didn’t see dolphins we loved kayaking through the mangroves and seeing this unique ecosystem. I’m also happy the company don’t use bait or sounds to tempt the dolphins, as they should be free in their own habitats. Brayden was a great guide, friendly and informative.”

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2.Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · from $56

Paddle Adelaide’s mangroves in search of wild dolphins, with gear, guides, and dry bags included on this gentle three-hour kayak tour.

“We saw dolphins right away. It was great weather, easy and fun. Alex was a great guide with great jokes.”

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3.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · from $55Top rated

Paddle Adelaide’s calm mangroves, spot Port River dolphins, and explore the eerie Garden Island ship graveyard on a beginner-friendly kayak tour.

“Pippa the tour guide was fantastic - so pleasant and informative. The guide itself was amazing! We managed to spot a couple of dolphins which was great to see. The shipwrecks were a sight to see also! Would definitely recommend the kayaking to anyone who loves nature!”

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4.Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Paddle Adelaide’s mangroves, shipwrecks, and dolphin sanctuary on a relaxed three-hour kayak tour from Garden Island.

“Brilliant trip and excellently organised. We arrived and the equipment was all laid out, clean and ready to use. We got lifejackets and a lesson on how to kayak (totally suitable for beginners as we proved). We then went out on the river and saw 2 shipwrecks up close, even kayaking over one of them which was an amazing experience. We then were lucky enough to be greeted by 4 dolphins which came right by the kayak, amazing experience. Then onto an easier kayak through calm mangroves. The guidance was spot on and really was an incredible way to spend the day. Highly recommend.”

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5.Full Day Kayaking Tour in Coorong National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $39

Paddle the Coorong, cross dunes to the Southern Ocean, spot wildlife, and enjoy local meals on this six-hour guided kayak tour from $39.

“We had the best day in Coorong with Brenton and Alex. From the get go everything was clear and organised. They showed us the best spots of Coorong and we got to see heaps of different birds and plants. They provided delicious snacks and lunch as well. Would definitely recommend.”

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6.Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $39

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, learn about local wildlife, and search for Port River dolphins on this gentle 90-minute guided kayak tour.

“It was a great lidia realy knew her stuff and handled the group well all round positive experience 👍🏼👍🏼”

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7.Dolphin Sanctuary Mangroves Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 54 reviews · 1h 30m · from $38

Paddle Adelaide’s mangrove creeks, learn about Port River dolphins, and search for seals on a gentle 90-minute family kayak tour.

“Great experience, great for kids and adults, Keenan and Darla were fantastic. Overall we would do it again - remember water bottles and a hat”

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8.Dolphin Sanctuary Single or Double Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $27Best value

Paddle Adelaide’s Dolphin Sanctuary at your own pace, exploring mangrove creeks by single or double kayak for two hours.

“Pleasant paddle up a mangrove creek. Arrived half hour early as requested only to be told to come back at start time. Intro, rules, and launch used half hour of 2 hour time. Limited area allowed to paddle coupled with short time means you are probably unlikely to see any dolphins. Next time will probably pay more for longer guided tour with different company that covers more area and gets to visit wrecks. OK for the price but was expecting more (maybe unrealistically).”

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