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Guided Twilight Tour
Highlights
- Paddle through Adelaide's secret spots, discovering hidden mangrove creeks that only kayaks can access.
- Glide under the soft glow of head torches, illuminating the eerie beauty of ancient mangrove trees.
- Listen to the tranquil sounds of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, enhancing your connection with nature.
- Enjoy a peaceful two-hour tour at a comfortable pace, perfect for a memorable date night without prior kayaking experience.
Kayak in one of Adelaide’s “secret spots”, located 30 minutes from the Adelaide CBD and paddle places only kayaks can go.
Join us for a relaxing two hour guided twilight tour exploring the sheltered mangrove creeks of Garden Island, home to a mangrove forest that has been there for over 10,000 years.
As the sun sets, we’ll glide through the narrow creeks with the soft glow of head torches illuminating the eerie yet beautiful mangrove trees. 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.
Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience and it is all done at a comfortable pace .
This is an adults only tour.
Itinerary highlights
Mangrove Creeks at sunset
After a short briefing, including kayak paddling techniques, we make our way to the mangrove creeks. As the sun sets we reach the entrance and paddle along the narrow waterways. Along the way we keep watch for nesting birds tucked among the mangrove branches, as well as other marine life that calls these waterways home. You may spot seabirds returning to roost, fish rippling the surface, or the quiet movement of life beneath your kayak.
As twilight deepens, the soft glow of your personal headlight comes to life, gently illuminating the mangrove trees around you. Twisted roots and arching branches emerge from the darkness, creating a serene and almost magical atmosphere. Gliding through these narrow creeks under fading light is an immersive experience — tranquil, intimate, and unforgettable.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to paddle your way through a 10,000 year old mangrove forest with the opportunity to see dolphins along the way. There is also the opportunity to kayak up close to shipwrecks, relics of a bygone era.
It’s a special experience that simply can’t be replicated, which is why Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours is a must-do! This is a guided tour with commentary.
The guides have extensive experience and knowledge of working within this unique marine eco system , marine mammals and other wildlife that is encountered along the way. Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience, and we travel at a comfortable pace to accommodate reasonable fitness levels. You leave from private facilities (club house, toilets, lock up car parking) at Angas Inlet Boat Club, Garden Island, Port Adelaide only 30 minutes from Adelaide CBD.
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Accreditations
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EcoStar Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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