For anyone who wants 2 days of Ultimate Ocean Adventure to tick off some of your bucket list items, well here’s a package to get you going. In another first for the seafood capital of Australia in Port Lincoln, this really is world class action packed weekend, designed to cover the big 5 ocean experiences off Eyre Peninsula’s southern waters.
We are now offering you the chance to interact with and get up close and personal with Great White sharks, the powerful Southern Bluefin Tuna, Australian Sealions, Bottlenose Dolphins and when in season, the Southern Right Whales. Over 2 sensational days packed full of adrenalin pumping adventure aboard the spectacular & fully kitted out 78ft Strictly Business, for $1300.00 per person this includes the following;
Multiple Great White shark cage dives including night diving at Shark Bay, Neptune Islands
Swim with and feed the mighty Southern Bluefin Tuna off Boston Bay Island
Swim with the puppies of the ocean, the Australian Sealions at Seal Cove
Close up viewing of Bottlenose dolphins and Southern Right Whales (when is season)
Deep sea fishing targeting Tuna, Snapper, Trevally, Nannagai, Shark, Blue Morwong, King George Whiting and what ever takes the bait!
Fully catered meals and after dinner drinks
All of your fishing and diving equipment
Your own bunk for overnight stay and a
Bloody fantastic experience!
The boat is aptly named Strictly Business and she has been superbly renovated to cater for charters like this one, with the passenger in mind. Limited to 9 lucky guests, the boat is fully equipped with air conditioning, heaps of room on the rear deck and fly bridge, a large and comfortable saloon with flat screen TV, a superb sound system and the latest in ocean software and technology. There is even a camera hooked up to the shark cage so that you can see the underwater vision from the large flat-screen on the deck! Did I mention the cold beer on tap…? Well that’s included as well.
As this is limited to 9 passengers, this adventure is perfect for a group of friends, corporate or team bonding retreat, special occassions or we can also make sure the sole traveller is looked after as well. We can also organize group charter flights ex Adelaide for your group.
With only limited dates to fill over the summer months, seats on this pearler of a trip will go quick. For a detailed itinerary, availabilities, dates and contact details, please visit our Shark Cage Diving page.
You know when your onto something pretty good when you continue to get fantastic feedback from guests! Last weekend was another great 3 Day Supreme Scenic Safari trip to Lake Eyre and the Outback with the same hospitality that has been shown for all our trips over the last couple of years from our friends at Innamincka, Birdsville, William Creek & Coober Pedy, just to mention a few. Here are some responses;
Good evening David,
Apologies for not having written sooner – we had the best of intentions. Firstly, a big thank you to “Goin’ Off Saffaris”. You certainly have a first class crew – all three, Tony, Chris and Fish – for whom we have nothing but admiration. We can honestly say that the whole experience was beyond expectation for both of us. The pilots not only worked so well together in the cockpit that any fears were soon overcome, but also with Fish in the general organisation as well as entertaining us at mealtimes! We are actually still taking it all in, having covered so much territory in such a short time. We were quite an eclectic group in a way but Fish, the epitome of ’a people person’ brought out the best in everyone and we couldn’t help noticing the way he quietly but constantly checked that everyone was catered for at all times. The choice of accommodation, meals etc. could not have been better and it is obvious that a great deal of thought and planning has gone into these details. We’ve been telling everyone about our experience, starting with our taxi driver from the airport on Sunday night who was extremely interested, and will continue to do so although words and photos can’t really do it justice. It is incredible to think that this time last week we were looking forward to and preparing for the trip and now it is a priceless memory. We are sorry but we’ve both been racking our brains to be able to provide some constructive criticism but neither of us can come up with anything.
Once again, a big ‘thank you’ to Fish, P1 and P2 and yourself!
sincere and warmest wishes,
Warwick and Maureen Barber
Hi David, We have just arrived back from our 3 days tour and wanted to email you immediately to THANKYOU for such a wonderful experience.We are both still on a high. The 3 days of wonderment was something we shall never forget. Pilots Chris & Tony were fantastic, always having our comfort and most importantly giving us all incredible opportunities to witness and experience the Lake Eyre Basin and surrounding areas and what it has to offer. Your Host ‘Fish’ is an absolute gem and kept us all informed of all the history, areas we were approaching and making sure we were all ‘fed and watered’ and comfortable. The accommodation and eateries were second to none. We will certainly be singing the tours’ praises in all aspects of hospitality and diversity enabling us to experience more areas of our wonderful country Australia. Once again thank you for putting the tour together and a wonderful team who made the whole experience unforgettable. We shall be very grateful for any information on any other tours to the outback next year so we can pass on our experience to others who are interested Cheers and all the best for the future for Goin’ off Safaris, Roger & Coral Reichelt PORT MACQUARIE
I am pleased to say that our “safari” trip was a lot smoother; even after allowing for the acrobatics and a 90 knot head winds! Everything was laid back, casual with no bother as should be the case in any “Outback” experiences. The scenery was spectacular from the air & the crew welcoming, obliging & funny. The outback characters lived up to expectations & our fellow passengers on the journey were a great bunch of people.Overall, it was a great way to see this part of the country & when time is limited, Mother Nature may not provide another opportunity in my lifetime! I hope to get back to check out the Eyre Peninsula at some time in the future & have passed your details onto another co-worker who was excited to hear about our travels.
Keep up the great work & hope to have another opportunity to travel with Goin’ Off Safaris. Thanks heaps, Brenda- Melbourne.
Eyre Peninsula now has yet another world class jewel to add to its crown. This time its in the form of an amazing new property aptly named “Colebrook” in Charlton Gully, just out of the seafood capital of Australia, Port Lincoln.
Designed by owners Shane and Rebecca Cole, Colebrook is an outstanding rural retreat that offers a relaxed country experience without foregoing the small luxuries of everyday life. The Cole’s youthful exubarance and passion to the property is shown immediately as you enter through an impressive stone entrance, then the gently sloping landscape of ‘Colebrook’ envelopes you within the 10 acres of its unique natural setting!
Featuring two spring fed lakes stocked with rainbow trout, murray cod and yabbies, and surrounded by mature stands of native eucalypts, Colebrook has been purpose designed to enhance that special country getaway feeling.
Perfectly complimenting its beautiful natural setting, the lodge has been intentionally designed to replicate the luxury log homes and lodges of rural Canada. The expansive 4 bedroom lodge easily accommodates 10 people, and incorporates a number of entertaining areas that would suit almost any situation.
Built over three levels, the entry and living level features a gourmet kitchen that opens onto a central ‘Great Room’ that is the heart of the lodge. Featuring 5m high cathedral ceilings, recycled timber flooring and a huge stacked stone fireplace, the ‘Great Room’ in turn opens through French doors onto a vast entertaining deck overlooking the main lake.
Two adjacent wings include a private retreat with walk-in-robe and ensuite, and a family guest wing with two double bedrooms and a bathroom that features a clawfoot bath and reclaimed timber vanity. The self contained lower level comprises a central walk out basement, with a bunk room, sauna and central recreation room that features an open fireplace, piano and a large wet bar with two bar fridges. The adjacent terrace includes a 6 person spa whilst an upper level mezzanine office opens out over the ‘Great Room’.
Guest facilities at ‘Colebrook’ include:
4 luxury appointed bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms – master with ensuite & LCD TV in-built DVD
2 guest lounges with open fires, Plasma and LCD TV’s, piano and BOSE integrated sound system with iPod dock
Reverse cycle airconditioning
Complimentary wireless internet/email facilities and local telephone calls
Indoor sauna & hot tub under the stars
BBQ
Gourmet meals available by prior arrangement*
Laundry facilities
Organic cotton bed linen, towels, hair dryer,
toiletries and heated tiled floors
Fishing rods and yabbie pots
Binoculars for bird watching on deck
Equestrian accommodation, feed/fodder and facilities available upon request – stable, paddocks (post, rail and electric fenced) and all weather 40 x 20 dressage arena*
*Additional cost
Well supported by us at Goin’ Off Safaris, Colebrook will add another dimension to our accommodation/package options and where we can incoorperate this property whilst showcasing the regions many highlights that it has to offer. Picture coming back to a fresh seafood smorgasboard or a lamb roast, specially prepared by our own chef after a day on the water fishing, swimming with Great White sharks, tuna and sealions or sightseeing along our magnificent coastline, sand boarding or local wine tasting for the day and we then lay it on for you whilst you are relaxing in this amazing comfort!
We can even fly you and your group in for a perfect retreat away weather its with families, friends or even work conferences where you will still be able to enjoy the delights of our region.
Check out the images below of this beautiful property and more details at the Colebrook website.
A few months ago, Goin Off Safaris was asked if we would like to contribute a little something to the 2011 Cancer Council SA’s Glitz and Hammer Ball.
The Glitz & Hammer Ball is an annual gala ball organised by an external committee, supporting Cancer Council SA’s work within the community, with all funds raised going directly to Cancer Council SA to support cancer treatment, research, prevention, early detection, education and information.
We are all affected somehow by this disease, so we put together a 4 day/ 4 night package on the magnificent Eyre Peninsula, to be auctioned off on the evening, in the hope of raising several thousand’s of dollars to go to this cause. With the Port Lincoln Hotel, Adventure Bay Charters, Flinders Keepers Accommodation, Coffin Bay Explorer, Rex Airlines, GT Fishing Charters, Port Lincoln Limos, Cafe DelGiornio and us at Goin’ Off Safaris all donating their services, the package came out at just under a $11,000 auction item!
For 4 persons, this is now the major auction item which consists of;
2 nights accommodation at the Port Lincoln Hotel
Great White shark cage diving
swim with Australian sealions and Southern Bluefin Tuna
3 hours cruising the tranquil waterways of Coffin Bay & eating fresh Coffin Bay oysters
Full day off shore fishing charter
Full day of sight seeing, beach fishing,sand boarding, snorkeling and swimming
2 nights waterfront in beautiful Coffin Bay
Seafood dinner platter for 4
4 course dinner prepared by our in house chef
Airport pickup & return in style by limousine
I’m sure you would agree that this sounds like a lot of fun! The ball is on this Saturday, the 4th of June at the Adelaide Convention Centre and hosted by Troy Gray, with entertainment by stars such as Lisa Edwards and the Motown Connection! Its going to be a great show and there are still plenty of tickets available and for more information, click here.
20110421-084953.movHad a great trip over the last few days with leading American safari and travel agent Stephanie Hatfield from Uncharted Outposts. Organized by our own Australian Coastal Safaris agent,The Tailor, we had heaps of fun and plenty of laughs as we showed Steph and her husband Bill, just a small slice of what the Eyre Peninsula has to offer.
Quality food prepared by our in house personal chef, on the waterfront Coffin Bay, swimming with wild tuna, eating oysters straight from the rack and salmon fishing on a private beach were highlights for the visitors(see video 20110421-084953.mov).
Steph also has a few other strings to the bow as with Bill, they are very accomplished musicians and have their own rock band called Stephanie Hatfield and the Hot Mess. The first album is a ripper with another soon to be released. You can get a copy of their cd here at www.cdbaby.com
Below is a video clip of one of my favorites featuring them both.
A great article featuring our very own backyard, Eyre Peninsula has just featured in Travel section of one the countries best known newspapers, The Age.
Renowned journo, Max Anderson, provides this great, special promotion article of the region featuring our own business Goin’ Off Safaris and exactly what you can do here in South Australia’s jewel of the crown.
Check out the online link here for the comprehensive article and more for details of this untouched region and activities can be found on our website!
Channel 7′s new series of No Leave- No Life, featuring Goin’ Off Safaris and the joys of Eyre Peninsula will be shown at 6.30pm on Christmas Day. Hosted by the popular James Tobin, this episode will also feature 2 hard working Aussies plus a surprise celeb. If your full up on Christmas turkey & prawns, sick of the your latest CD gift or waiting on the puddin’ to be served, check out the show!
Just found a great website for all serious water thrill seekers at Adrenalin Charged Water Adventures. The activity list is quite impressive as it lists 25 charged up adventures that you can have around Australia. Whats more interesting though is that 16 of these “must do” ocean adventures, can be done right here in the one small area on Eyre Peninsula with us at Goin’ Off Safaris!
The 16 ocean activities for the active & listed in order as they appear are;
Swimming with dolphins
Fishing ( we do in-shore, off-shore, beach/surf fishing and 2-5 day live a board charters)
Jetskiing
Kiteboarding
Parasailing
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Sea Kayaking and canoeing
Swimming with Sea Lions
Stand up paddle boarding
Surfing
Swimming with Tuna
Swimming with sharks ( these are the real deal Great Whites!)
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Cruises
How ’bout that for a list….? We may even see you down here!
How good is the Travel Editor’s Rebecca Wicks…..? Not only can she sink a cold glass of our best Coopers beer down, catch fish from a bathtub, capture the perfect kodak moment, but she can write a pretty good article!!
Check out her blog here on some of her adventures whilst with Goin’ Off Safaris!
Here’s a great story about Colin McCallum, who lost his beloved wife through ovarian cancer and his now doing his best to raise awareness to us all about this disease. Colin contacted us a Goin’ Off Safaris as he badly wants to come to Pt.Lincoln to go shark cage diving amongst the Great Whites!
As part of Colin’s plight to raise awarness, he has just recently returned from Russia and after months of training, he got kitted up and flew a MIg 29 jet fighter to the edge of space to raise awareness for the silent symptoms for Ovarian Cancer! His story has just been on ABC TV in Perth, so click here for the full story.
The images that Colin sent us are below from his day in the MIG. Good on ya mate I say!
The dressing room where it all begins ,suit tighter than tight , these guys had to hod it open while I jumped of the ladder into it
Suit no 2 not just as tight
The walk to the transport that takes you to Mig with test pilot Uri and Erina
Going over plane construction and how they operate , whatever you do , never ever put bubble gum on the tip of the aircraft otherwise all communications are gone
Much better than construction where did I go wrong ?
The power plant 2 – widely spaced RD – 33 turbofan each rated at
18 000 plus Lb in afterburner. They are spaced apart to help generate lift , reduce wing loading and help maneuverability
Learning a few basics
A wee Scottish joke about who pulls the ejection handles in case of an emergency
They are fitted with a K 36 DM ejection seat which has had a lot of success in emergency escapes. Procedure is to tuck arms and legs tight with head pushed back to try and prevent anything snapping in the process of exit, as the rocket has a lot of force behind it. All joking aside Uri has lost 2 good friends who were test pilots in these planes but he said at least they passed doing something they loved
Picture before leaving
After the flight
Hope everyone is well and I hope this trip has brought a little more awareness towards Ovarian Cancer
