Top Adelaide On the Water

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.

It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to paddle your way through a 10,000 year old mangrove forest amidst approximately 30 residents and 300 transient dolphins. It’s a special experience that simply can’t be replicated, which is why Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours is a must-do! Our lead guide and Marine Biologist, Andro, has over 5 years’ experience working with marine mammals and wildlife. Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience, and we travel at a comfortable pace to accommodate intermediate fitness levels. We hope to see you paddling with us in the Sanctuary soon!

Take an exhilarating 45-minute boat ride from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Wright Island to look for seals, sea lions, and bottle-nose dolphins, and hear the history of whaling in Encounter Bay.

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.

Look for dolphins off the coast of Adelaide on a dolphin-spotting cruise from Glenelg, a seaside town just south of the city. As you glide across Holdfast Bay by catamaran, keep your eyes peeled for some of the thousands of dolphins who live in these waters. To enhance your encounter with these lovable creatures, upgrade your tour to include a dolphin-swimming experience from the boat.

Enjoy pristine views of the Coorong National Park as you sightsee in style and comfort on this 3.5-hour catered river cruise. Learn about the waterway’s man-made barrage and lock system, and uncover the ancient history of the region’s Aboriginal people as you cruise along the Murray River. Disembark for a guided walk, where you will see the Great Southern Ocean skimming the white-sand beaches of Younghusband Peninsula.

Imagine it’s a sunny day and you + favorite crew are having wonderful time on a donut-shaped self drive boat. You skipper along the picturesque Riverbank of the Torrens while enjoying an aussie barbecue or one of our amazing cheese and meat grazers combined with a local glass of wine! Maxin' Relaxin'

Paddle through a trail of shipwrecks and natural mangroves that make up the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. We are often greeted by a pod of friendly port river dolphins that spend a large part of their day playing around in these waters. Our instructors know the best spots in the park and will guide you there with ease to give you the most enjoyable adventure you can have!

Enjoy lunch on the water aboard this intimate donut-shaped boat on Adelaide’s Riverbank. Bring your own food or purchase a cheese and meat or veggie platter. A table setup or barbecue grill is included, along with local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The buoys are easy to navigate; no boating license required.

Imagine it’s a sunny day and you + favorite crew are having wonderful time on a donut-shaped boat. You skipper along the picturesque Riverbank of the Torrens while enjoying an aussie barbecue or one of our amazing cheese and meat grazers combined with a local glass of wine! Maxin' Relaxin'

Cruise from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Victor Harbor on a 1.5-hour marine wildlife tour. Look for seals, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins, and migrating southern right whales (seasonal) around Seal Island, Wright Island, and the Waitpinga Cliffs.

Adelaide's only guided kayak tour on the River Torrens looking at the Adelaide cityscape. Qualified and experience guides will be with you every step of the way to make sure you get the most out of this unique experience.

Book forward from 1st August 2020 and all Bookings for our Tours will be allocated to your own luxury vehicle as PRIVATE CHARTER at no extra charge. Covid 19 safe. Min 2 passengers. Adelaide Hills Sightseeing prior to the River Murray Cruise. On arrival to the river township of Murray Bridge we will board the Paddle Wheeler ‘Captain Proud’ and depart for our 3 Hour Cruise, relax on board as our Captain provides an interesting commentary on the river system including some Aboriginal folklore. While you journey on the river, relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings and indulge in a 2 Course Lunch. Take in the peaceful tranquility of the river red gums while spotting galahs, cockatoos, pelicans and kangaroos.

Glide past saltwater lagoons, sandy beaches and sweeping dunes on this half-day cruise of the Coorong National Park. Set sail from Goolwa Wharf and soak up the scenery as you pass Lake Alexandrina, Hindmarsh Island and the Murray Mouth. After lunch (included), discover the region’s Aboriginal history as you visit fascinating archeological sites; hop off to stroll the sand dunes of Barker's Knoll; then spot New Zealand fur seals lounging on the rocks at the Goolwa Barrage. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people for a personalized experience.

Cruise into the Coorong National Park, pass through locks and barrages and past the mouth of the Murray River. Along the way see a Coorong seal colony, take a guided bush tucker walk, dig for cockles. Your 2.5 -hour cruise includes morning or afternoon tea and offers spectacular scenery and the opportunity to get up-close to the native wildlife.

Imagine it’s a sunny day and you and your loved one are having wonderful time on a donut-shaped self drive boat. You skipper along the picturesque Riverbank of the Torrens while enjoying our amazing cheese and meat grazers combined with a local glass of wine! Lazin' and Grazin'

Australia is an enormous country, so join a tour to see as much as you can in a short time. On this ten-day, all-inclusive camping tour—starting in Adelaide in the south and crossing the outback to Perth in the west—you’ll experience sweeping desert and ancient forest, hike through national parks and learn about Aboriginal culture, plus much more. All activities are included.

Set sail from Adelaide for a 4-night adventure, cruising down the Murray River on a traditional paddle wheeler. Get a real taste of rural Australia as you spot wombats and koalas along the riverside, tuck into a hearty Aussie barbecue and watch a sheep shearing demonstration. Stop off along the way to learn about Australia’s aboriginal heritage at the Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, tour the Swan Reach Museum and visit the Native Wildlife Shelter. This tour includes on-board accommodation, all meals and round-trip transfers from Adelaide.

Hop aboard a traditional paddle wheeler, the PS Murray Princess and set sail for a scenic 3-night cruise on Australia's longest river. Glide along the serene Murray River, past dramatic gorges, historic towns and native wildlife like kangaroos, wombats and tortoises. Hop off along the way to visit Murray Bridge, tuck into delicious local cuisine and enjoy a small-boat wildlife safari around the backwaters. This tour includes on-board accommodation, all meals and round-trip transfers from Adelaide.

Imagine yourself sitting on a large sailing catamaran sipping sparkling wine while watching the sun set over the water, sounds tempting? Departing from Adelaide's favourite beach side location, Glenelg. Be greeted by our friendly crew that will usher you to the front of the vessel ready for departure. Once out in the gulf you'll get to view the picturesque sights of Adelaide, and marvel at the beautiful lights along the foreshore of Glenelg whilst you relax and enjoy a quiet beverage with friends or make new friends. Then return to Marina Pier, which is one of Adelaide’s best outdoor dining destinations.

Take a surfing lesson at Middleton Beach, located in South Australia just outside of Adelaide. Your qualified surfing instructor teaches the basics of how to surf or assists you to refine your existing skills. Choose a morning or afternoon lesson that includes the use of a high-quality surfboard, rash top, sunscreen, and wetsuit.

See Adelaide from the best seat in the house, by cruising along The Torrens River in the heart of the city in a heritage icon. Join us for a one and a half hour cruise along The Torrens River for an authentic High Tea experience. On the menu is a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, petit fours and a complimentary glass of South Australian champagne, beer, cider or soft drink on arrival and of course a bottomless cup or coffee or tea from T Bar’s Australiana collection. Departing The Elder Park Landing, you will be served your refreshments and given time to catch up with friends and loved ones amidst a scenic tour of The Adelaide Riverbank on our very own Adelaide icon Popeye. The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Picturesque photo opportunities are a given.

Cruise down the Murray River while enjoying a 2-course dinner on this evening tour from Murray Bridge. Sit back and relax in the period-style dining room, enjoying the scenery while listening to historical commentary from your captain and live music.

Combining exquisite seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and unique meet the marker experiences, this all-inclusive culinary journey from Adelaide will unleash the authentic flavors of Australia's Seafood Frontier – The Eyre Peninsula. Exploring the pristine region around Ceduna, lovers of seafood will be in their element, feasting day after day on fresh local produce and wines. Embark on an extraordinary half-day cruise to a deserted island paradise on the doorstep of the Nuyts Archipelago. Snorkel, relax or explore, before dining on an array of fresh seafood and local wines at a pop-up beach restaurant. Enjoy an in-room seafood cooking masterclass in your beachside spa villa. Learn about the oyster industry during a harvest cruise in Smoky Bay, and get the heart racing on a coastal four-wheel-drive adventure.