Top South Australia Kayaking Tours

Enjoy a guided kayaking tour from Adelaide that gives you the chance to see the Port River dolphins up close. Receive a kayaking lesson from the expert guide, then set out for the Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail and the dolphin sanctuary. Travel in a small group with a maximum of 14 people, winding through mangrove-lined waterways to see native wildlife and scuttled ships. Learn about the region from the informative guide on this family-friendly tour.

Kayaking is one of the best ways to explore the Coorong National Park—it’s an 86-mile-long (140 kilometers) peninsula of protected saltwater lagoons and sand dunes. This tour provides the equipment and know-how to explore the park’s protected areas without impacting the national ecology. It’s also longer than most other tours of its kind and provides lunch, which means you can concentrate on enjoying yourself on the water.

Grab a paddle and explore the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and mangrove forest on this outdoor adventure. These sheltered, mangrove-lined creeks host an array of marine life, birds, and the Port River dolphins. Going with a guide means you can explore and interact with the dolphins in an ecologically responsible way. Snap photos, listen to local stories, and spot wildlife as you paddle.

Enjoy a unique Adelaide experience with the only guided kayak tour of Adelaide’s river, the River Torrens. Glide past beautiful parklands, spot local wildlife and catch a glimpse of the Adelaide Oval, the city’s famous sporting landmark. With a maximum of eight guests per tour, your guide is able to ensure your particular needs are catered for.

Join us for a relaxing guided twilight tour exploring the sheltered mangrove creeks of Garden Island within the Dolphin Sanctuary. As the sun sets we'll glide through the narrow creeks with the soft glow of head torches illuminating the eerie yet beautiful waterways. During this time we'll keep an eye out for nesting sea birds and other marine life that frequent the area. With minimal commentary, you'll be immersed in the sounds of the "Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary" and "Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary". This is a peaceful and unique experience - perfect for a memorable date night. Adults only.