Blue Water Sea Kayaking

Explore the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Ship's Graveyard

Join us for one of Adelaide's best eco-adventures just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD!

SEA KAYAKING IS EASY, FUN AND ADVENTUROUS

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED .....SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

GUIDED TOURS and HIRE AVAILABLE

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary

Surprising Beauty. A real "secret spot!"

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is part of the Port River Estuary and has been declared a "wetland of national significance". It is one of Adelaide's "secret spots" and an area of incredible beauty and ecological importance. The sheltered, tree lined creeks of this area are an ideal environment for a kayaking adventure. Whether you are a novice or more experienced paddler of any age this area has so much on offer for you to explore. The old growth mangrove forests of this area are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and of course the Port River Dolphins. Travelling by kayak is a unique way to experience an encounter with the Port River Dolphins or view the "wrecks" in the Ship's Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail.

Tours are conducted in 1,2 or 3 person kayaks, which are easy to paddle, stable and very comfortable. There is also plenty of space to bring a small bag of snacks and a drink to keep you fueled up throughout your adventure. A camera is also recommended and we can provide a waterproof case to keep it dry.

Wild dolphins tail-walk on water!!

Our Port River Dolphins becoming world famous! Billie is teaching

others to tail walk. See the article from the BBC by clicking

on this link: Wild dolphins tail-walk on water

This brilliant image and the backgroung for the BBC story has come

from Mike Bossley of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.

Mike's work and that of the WDCS is largely responsible for this area

being proclaimed a sanctuary for dolphins. If you would like to help

Mike and the WDCS think about sponsoring a dolphin...we do!!

Click this link to read more: WDCS- Adopt a Dolphin

GUIDED TOURS

The Adventure Tour:

This is a guided tour and is participant paced and approximately 3 hours duration. The tour has numerous stops for some story telling about the fascinating environment that surrounds us as we paddle along. Plenty of time to catch some great photos and sightseeing. It explores both the mangrove environment,ships graveyard and of course dolphin spotting along the way!

If you are an adventurous nature lover and enjoy the water this tour is a must!

The tour fee is $65-00 adult; $30-00 child. Family Deal $160-00 for 2 adults and 2 children

Tour fees include all kayaking and safety equipment and an experienced guide to lead you to the best spots. Please enquire about our small group discounts.

The Family Tour:

We provide guidance, child sized buoyancy vests
and paddles.

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is an ideal area for introducing children to the fun and adventure of kayaking. The guided family tour gives you 2 hours of fun and adventure. Our 3 seat kayaks are designed to give children confidence.

Mum or Dad can skipper the kayak and share the experience with children who travel in the other seat. You can safely explore the sheltered mangrove creeks, see the ship wrecks or search for dolphins together. If you are looking for an activity that everyone in the family will enjoy......this is it!

Our Family Tour is priced so the whole family can have fun and be active TOGETHER.

The tour fees are adults $50-00; Children $25-00

Family Tour deal: $130-00 for 2 adults and 2 children!

Self Guided Tours(hire):

We are the only provider in Adelaide to supply kayaks at the water's edge!

The Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary is a very safe location for you to create your own adventure.

Whether you are experienced or novice there is lots to see and the water is usually calm and clear. Self guided tours are like hiring a kayak but without all of the hassles of transporting a kayak on your own vehicle. You simply meet us at the launch site where we will have the kayaks ready. We provide our interpretive trail guide and map of the area and help you with some friendly advice about safety and the best spots to explore on the day. You can then create a unique adventure of your own.

Hire Fees: $20-00 / person per hour. Children 1/2 price.

You will need to bring:

Just dress for a walk along the beach given the weather expected. :

light colored, loose fitting clothing to suit the temperature of the day
be sun smart, a shady hat and sunscreen
shoes/sandals that will get wet on launching and landing
insect repellant
drink and snack
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Tours depart from the Garden Island boat ramp, Grand Trunkway, Gillman.

This location is marked in the "Google map" below. The image can be manipulated with the tools to the left and right. The launch site has a landscaped picnic area, toilets and BBQ facilities.

Note that new roads in the area are not shown on some street directories or electronic navigation systems. I have drawn a route indicator from Port Adelaide Information Centre to the launch site; it appears to leave the roads however this is the location of the new roads. I advise you to enlarge the map image above and note.

Bookings and Departure Times.

To make a booking or for general enquiries just click: BOOKINGS

September 2008	October 2008	November 2008
Sat.6th @ 11-30am Sun. 7th @ 12noon Sat.13th @10am Sat.20th @ 11-30am Wed.24th @ 110am Sat.27th @ 9-30am Sun.28th @ 9-30am Tues.30th @ 10-00am	Wed.1st @ 10am Thurs. 2nd @ 10am Sat. 4th @ 11 am Sun. 5th @ 12noon Sat.11th @ 9-30am Sat 18th @ 11-30am Tues. 21st @ 10am Wed. 22nd @ 10am Sun. 26th @ 9-30am Tues. 28th @ 10am (hire only) Wed.29th @ 10am	Dates/tour times to be added soon. Tours will generally run on Sat, Sun, Tues, and Wed.

Self-guided tours (hire) depatrure times are negotiable.

For business and social groups we can organise tours on any day. If you want to go exploring is on another day give us a try...we may be able to accomodate!

Come along and meet the Port River Dolphins with us!

Gift vouchers are also available for a unique present for any occasion. Click HERE to read more.

Full details will be forwarded on booking. The tour is weather dependant. Should the weather be unsuitable on the day you may transfer your booking to a subsequent tour; online bookings can also accept a gift voucher or receive a refund minus online booking fee .Tour fees are as of 1/7/08 .