Kayak Hire

 We hire kayaks from  Garden Island in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary...the best location for kayaking in Adelaide. We are the only provider in Adelaide to supply kayaks at the water's edge!

Our hire service is called a Self Guided Tour.  Kayaks are ready for you at the launch site; no need to transport hired kayaks on your vehicle and no cleaning up before taking them back!

We will help you set up, supply a map and advice on best spots on the day, where we may have seen dolphins-you create your own unique adventure!

Hire of kayaks is available Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays...see tour calendar for more details. It may also be possible on other days and in other locations for group bookings.

Morning and afternoon hire sessions are offered on weekends; morning only sessions during the week. We supply 2-person sea kayaks; if you prefer 1-person kayaks these can be supplied but numbers of these are limited.

Morning session fees  for 3 hours hire per person: Adults $45-00; Full Time Students/concession/children $30-00; Family/group deal $120-00 for 4 people!

Afternoon kayak hire is at a discounted rate of $10-00/person per hour and you can hire for 2, 3 or 4 hours.

 Tour fees include all kayaking and safety equipment.All fees are GST inclusive. 

Prior booking is strongly advised, especially for morning sessions. Bookings can be made over the phone, by email or online. See: BOOK NOW to the left.

You will need to bring

• Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing to suit the temperature of the day
• be sun smart, a shady hat and sunscreen
• shoes/sandals that may get wet
• insect repellent
• drink and snack
• A CAMERA! We can supply a waterproof container

  Hire is from the Garden Island public boat ramp, Garden Island Road, Gillman: see map below. The meeting point is the blue bubble top right. From Port Adelaide take St. Vincent Street to east end and turn left onto Perkins Drive. Follow signs to North Arm/Torrens Island. Travel over 2 rail crossings and Garden Island bridge. Turn to right and follow to end of road where you will find large car park and picnic area. Don't be put off by the "industrial landscape...it gets better...a lot better...at the end of the road! Look for the "Dolphin Logo" and kayaks  on arrival.
  

 

Come along and meet the Port River Dolphins with us!