Top Adelaide On the Water

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.

Enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise on the Murray River aboard the paddle wheeler “Captain Proud.” Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary. Look out for birds and wildlife, including kangaroos, pelicans, galahs, and cockatoos. Feast on a two-course lunch while watching the world go peacefully by.

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.

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.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos.

Explore the Adelaide Hills and the town of Hahndorf on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Your driver takes you through historic villages that dot the Mount Lofty Ranges and stops in Hahndorf for the afternoon. Includes afternoon tea or beer tasting, air-conditioned transportation, on-board commentary, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at four or five wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

Combine a food-tasting tour with views from Mount Lofty on an Adelaide Hills culinary tour. This multi-stop tour includes all transportation, eliminating the need to rent a car, and stops at some of the region's top food producers as picked by your foodie guide. Focus on the scenery on your journey through the countryside, stopping to taste cheese, chocolate, and wine. A delightful German style lunch with a glass of beer or wine is included.

Taste local wine at the best wineries in McLaren Vale on this small-group tour from Adelaide, with all transportation provided. Appreciate the wine samples without the worry of having to drive. Experience the scenery of your sojourn through the Fleurieu Peninsula. Lunch is included with a glass of wine. Groups are limited to 10 for an intimate experience.

Experience the wine and beauty of the Barossa Valley on this full-day tour that leaves from Adelaide. Join a small group aboard a bus and visit several wineries that showcase the diversity of Barossa wines. You also visit the Whispering Wall, take in the views of the valley from Mengler Hill, and have time to shop in Tanunda. A delicious lunch and guided wine tastings are included.

Spend a day in Barossa on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces countryside culinary delights like cider, baked goods and jam. You’ll visit both big and small wineries, for tastings of varietals like shiraz, plus enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. You will be travelling with a guide, who shares information about winemaking in the region.

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.

From fur seals to sea lions and even sea eagles, the Fleurieu Peninsula coast is home to a spectacular range of wildlife. Discover them—and fill up your camera roll with rugged headlands, bays, coves, cliffs, and caves—on this small-group cruise from Wirrina Cove. You’ll see Second Valley Beach, Rapid Bay Beach, and the idling wind turbines on Starfish Hill, with live commentary to help you spot more critters.

Grab a paddle and explore Adelaide dolphin sanctuary and mangrove forest on this 90-minute adventure. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to an array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. Explore and interact with the dolphins in an ecologically responsible way. Snap photos, listen to stories from your guide, spot wildlife and more.

Sail off into the sunset with a drink in your hand on this relaxing cruise along Adelaide’s beautiful coastline from Glenelg. Departing from Marina Pier, this catamaran sightseeing trip offers a great view of the sunset over the ocean. As dark sets in and the stars come out, you’ll cruise back to shore, watching as the twinkling lights illuminate the city skyline.

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.

Gather a group of friends or family and enjoy quality time together with this two-hour hire of the BBQ Buoy. Equipped with a barbeque, you can prepare your own food to enjoy while out on the water. Skipper the boat yourself to wherever you want to go along the River Torrens. The boat can accommodate up to six passengers and is equipped with a cooler, plates, cutlery, and speakers.

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.

Spot and swim with dolphins in Holdfast Shores on a dolphin-watching cruise from Adelaide. Departing from the Glenelg Marina Pier on a catamaran, you’ll cruise out into the gulf for a 4 hour cruise hosted by our Marine Biologists. As thousands of dolphins live in the gulf, you’re guaranteed to see these loveable marine mammals. Offering a once in a lifetime Wild Dolphin Swim experience with all equipment supplied, this is an amazing wildlife encounter.

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.

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.

Spend 3 hours on the iconic Brindabella Maxi-Yacht, exploring the seas on our Ultimate Blue Water Sailing Adventure! Absolutely no experience required. Departing from the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, our three - hour cruise will take you out into the gulf where you can fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Brindabella. As you sail through the crystal-clear waters, you'll be treated to a gourmet grazing platter making your experience all the more memorable. Our high quality South Australian wine and beverage options are available to purchase at our bar onboard the sail.

Experience some of the highlights of the Coorong National Park on this cruise of the protected wetland area. Enjoy morning or afternoon tea while you look out for wildlife like seals, pelicans, and cormorants. Disembark the boat and go searching for bush tucker on a guided walk. Even have a go at digging for your own cockles in the sand. This cruise tour will appeal to nature and wildlife enthusiasts.