DESCRIPTION
The Kayak Tour is up to three hours of fun exploring the Dolphin Sanctuary and Ships Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail. One of Adelaide’s “secret spots” the tour is located just 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and is an area of surpassing beauty. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to a fascinating array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. The Ship’s Graveyard is a unique feature of the area with spectacular relics from the past which have been abandoned in the river.
All of which make for an amazing adventure, and best of all, kayaking is the most environmentally sensitive way to explore and interact with the dolphins. When the Port River Dolphins come to play it is a memory you will treasure forever. “Paddling with the Dolphins” has been voted one of the top FOUR MUST DO activities in Adelaide!
INCLUSIONS
- Up to three hours of fun with a fully qualified kayaking guide to lead you on an unforgettable adventure.
- The tour is easy paced with plenty of time for photos and storytelling by your guide.
- Tours are conducted in stable, very comfortable 2-person kayaks which are suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.
- Quality life jacket and paddles.
- Basic tuition in safe kayaking.
- We launch from a boat ramp covered in non-slip matting. You simply step into the kayak and we slide you onto the water. You won’t even get your feet wet!
- Private and small group tours are also available. Please call to discuss your group’s needs and preferred time. Discounts available for groups of 12 or more (minimum group size of 8 people for private bookings).
REQUIREMENTS
- Children must be a minimum of 8 years old
- All Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Children 12 and under will need to be accompanied in a kayak by an adult
- Maximum weight (2-person kayak): As we use sit in kayaks we generally find people 140+kgs can have trouble fitting into the kayaks. Please call us if you have any concerns.
LOCATION
We meet you at the Garden Island Boat Ramp and Reserve, Lot 204 Garden Island Road, Gillman (click to see Google map). This is a public reserve and we have no office at this location. Look for the Adventure Kayaking SA vehicles! Please note we do not offer shuttle or transfer services to this location, participants must make their own way. We recommend you travel by car or taxi/ride-share as there is no close public transport options.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
If on the date of your booking it has been deemed unsafe to operate due to weather you will be contacted as soon as possible. Whilst we frequently check forecasts in the days leading up to your booking, there are some occasions where weather is worse than forecast resulting in last minute cancellations of sessions.
OPTIONS
1 person kayaks may be available upon request on the day of your booking. Please see one of our friendly staff upon arrival to check if they are available.
WAITING LIST
If the date you want is sold out you can go on the “waiting” list by completing all booking details. We will get in touch if we can add you to the tour. Your credit card won’t be charged until you have accepted our offer for a place on the tour.
CONFIRMATION OF YOUR BOOKING
- Full details will be sent via email immediately following the receipt of your booking. If you do not receive this, please contact us straight away.
- Please review the details taking note of the starting time and location map and sign your waiver.
- Please check the terms and conditions also included.
- We will contact you the day prior to your tour if any of the details change due to weather or other conditions.
EXTRAS
The following extras can also be added to your booking, follow the prompts during the booking process:
- A quality paddling jacket- wind and waterproof; great for cooler days
- 1-person kayaks for partners and groups if you prefer to paddle individually.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you have further questions, specific requirements or wanting to make a large group booking please call us on 08 8472 0922
*Please note that a non-refundable 1.5% surcharge is applied to all card payments*
We look forward to sharing a great paddling adventure with you, your family or friends!
