Top Adelaide Whale Watching

Explore the town of Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Admire the heritage architecture on North Terrace; savor sweeping city views from Adelaide’s highest peak, Mt. Lofty; shop and taste at Beerenberg Farm; and enjoy some free time to explore Hahndorf. Includes afternoon tea or a beer tasting. Transportation in a climate-controlled vehicle, and onboard commentary, saves you having to self-drive.

Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

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.

Cruise along the River Torrens in Adelaide with this express option, getting an overview of the area in under an hour. Cover more ground than you would on foot, while also being able to relax on board. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Check off sights including the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

Discover Adelaide’s spectacular wildlife and rich maritime history during this fascinating guided Port River cruise, on a modern boat with a bathroom on board. Look for wild bottlenose dolphins at the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary—and maybe calves at warmer times of year—then capture epic photos of rusting hulks in the river’s Ships’ Graveyard. Birders will enjoy a glide by the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, too.

Head out from the hustle and bustle of Adelaide for a relaxing day spent sampling the wines of the Barossa Valley. The full-day tour takes you to Whispering Wall, Kies Family Wines, Turkey Flat Vineyards, and Rosenvale Vineyards. At each beautiful location, enjoy guided wine tastings and gain insight into Barossa's wineries. At lunch, dine on a gourmet regional platter, showcasing the finest local produce around—the perfect day for wine connoisseurs and foodies alike.

Enjoy an in-depth tour of the iconic Adelaide Oval that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the famous sporting venue. Your knowledgeable guide shares both old and new features, as well as hidden secrets, of the Oval during your tour. Visit areas that are usually off-limits to the public, learn about the venue's heritage, and hear stories of the famous music groups and sports teams that have performed at the venue.

There's plenty to see in Adelaide and its surrounding area, but knowing where to get started can be tough. Take out the guesswork and leave the logistics to someone else on this full-day tour that checks off multiple locations in one go. From the historic town of Hahndorf (once a German settlement), to Goolwa (where the Murrey River meets the sea), and Victor Harbor (a former whaling port), plus much more, there's plenty to see and do. Lunch is included to keep things simple.

The Barossa Valley is famous for its fertile vineyards and traditional wineries, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. Begin with hotel pickup in Adelaide and explore the Barossa Valley as your guide explains the winemaking process. Enjoy tastings at selected wineries, savor lunch at KIES Family Wines, and shop in Hahndorf.