Swim with Cuttlefish 3 Day Tour From Adelaide
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Swim with Cuttlefish on this comprehensive three day guided tour from Adelaide with accommodation, transport, activities and meals included. Once a year these curious creatures congregate in their thousands to breed in the Upper Spencer Marine Park, the only place in the world where this is known to occur. Come along and witness the colourful tricks and antics that occur before your eyes on this extraordinary bucket list experience you'll remember forever.
This immersive package will see you travel from Adelaide to Whyalla via the famous Pink Lake, Alligator Gorge and Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens for a photo stop along the way. Spend one night in single share or twin share accommodation in Melrose and a second night in Whyalla with most meals included. On day two, you’ll travel to the home of the Giant Cuttlefish, Whyalla.
Get fitted out with wetsuits, snorkelling gear and receive a full safety briefing before heading out to swim with these fish in their natural environment. There’ll be one more opportunity on the final day to snorkel or dive with the Cuttlefish before the journey back to Adelaide in the afternoon but not before one last detour into the Clare Valley. Enjoy a spot of wine tasting and local produce while reflecting on your one of a kind Cuttlefish journey.
Location
What you need to know
- Return transport from Adelaide CBD
- 1x night accommodation in Melrose (caravan park)
- 1x night accommodation in Whyalla (Quest hotel)
- All meals: 2 Breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- All snorkel equipment
- Qualified snorkel guide
- Wine tasting and lunch in Clare Valley
- Alligator Gorge Hike
- National Park fees
- Anlaby Station house and garden tour
- Wadlata 'Tunnel of Time' entry fee
- Some snacks will be provided, however we recommend you bring your own small snacks if you want specific items.
- Swim with the Giant Cuttlefish, twice!
- Visit to the Clare Valley, one of South Australia's beautiful wine regions
- Visit historical Old Stone Hut Bakery
- Hike the popular trails of the picturesque Alligator Gorge in Mount Remarkable National Park
- Overnight stay in the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges - Melrose
- Visit the Australian Arid lands Botanic Gardens and enjoy some native inspired treats
- Departure: 8am (exact pick-up will be confirmed a few days prior)
- Return: 6.30 PM approx.
- This experience departs from the Adelaide CBD at 111 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA. CBD hotel pick-ups can be arranged on request.
- You will need to bring your own warm towel and dry clothes to change into after the cuttlefish swim
- We recommend you wear good quality footwear for the trails at Alligator Gorge
- This is a winter activity and it could be cold so warm clothes are highly recommended
- Also, don't forget your camera, sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses and raincoat!
- Accommodation: two nights of accommodation will be spent in local caravan parks and/or motels
- This tour is not available for children under the age of 12
- All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a fare paying adult
- A registration and risk release form must be filled out by each participant prior to the Giant Cuttlefish snorkel activity
- Please note: A strict luggage limit of 1 bag per person (up to 15kilograms) applies
- Minimum age is 12 years old, children (12-17 years) must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years old
- A registration pre risk release form must be filled out by each participant prior to the Giant Cuttlefish snorkel activity
- Please note a strict luggage limit of 1 bag per person (up to 15kgs) applies
- This experience runs in most weather conditions. Should the weather be deemed unsafe, the experience provider will contact you via email or SMS as soon as possible to reschedule your booking. If you do not receive a notification prior to your session, you may safely assume that your experience will be going ahead. Unfortunately, there may be some instances where bursts of extreme weather are not as forecast, which may result in the session being cancelled upon arrival
- Minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants
- 30 – 60 days prior to departure: 25% fee of total booking price.
- 14 – 30 days prior to departure: 50% fee of total booking price.
- 7 – 14 days prior to departure: 75% fee of total booking price.
- Less than 7 days prior to departure: 100% fee of total booking price.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
