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Australia’s Ultimate Ocean Safari!

May 18th, 2012 by Lunch

As seen on Channel 10′s ” The Living Room“, we are delighted to be able to offer all adventurer’s, the very unique chance to capture ocean’s “Big 5 of Eyre Peninsula” over 2 spectacular days along with the award winning Adventure Bay Charters.

Aboard the beautiful 78ft cruiser “Strictly Business”, you get up close and personal by swimming with Southern Bluefin Tuna, Australian Sea Lions, multiple cage dives with Great White sharks plus view pods of dolphins and when in season, Pilote, Blue and the the massive Southern Right whales.The scenery does’nt get much better than the ocean view of the Port Lincoln National Park and the Memory Cove Wilderness Sanctuary, as you steam close enough to see White Bellied Sea Eagles nest and other seabirds. As Port Lincoln is Australia’s seafood capital, you a very well fed with the promise of the freshest produce that is on offer such as Coffin Bay Oysters, Sashimi, Spencer Gulf prawns, Kinkawooka Mussels and fresh fish caught by you! Washed down with local wine, the sight of the seafood smorgasbord on the boats dining table on deck is just as spectacular as viewing the sea creatures in their own natural playground!

Check out the episode here to see the popular TV host and presenter, Dr Chris Brown (The Bondi Vet) share this very memorable experience!

We have 2 scheduled weekend departures coming up on June the 9-10th and the 23-24th, with a special price of $1500.00 per person so contact us here to book you seat and for more details.

Here are some comments from a previous Ocean Safari that was held recently which attracted UK celebrity couple, Charlie Brooker and Konnie Huq;

” Iam usually a miserable cynic incapable of anything approaching enjoyment, so the fact that this team & the Ultimate Ocean Experience not only had me enjoying myself, but openly smiling even, is a little short of a miracle! I used to think tuna were about the size of a shoe. What a cretin I was! Everything about the weekend was fantastic & a great time was had by all. Even me!…..” Charlie Brooker, the Guardian

“Swimming with tuna- Awesome! Hanging out with Sealions-Such amazing fun! Seeing Dolphins- Ace! Fishing ,snorkelling, hanging out-A real laugh! The food- Delicious! ALL IN ALL- FAB!…….” Konnie Huq

” I’ve lived on the Eyre Peninsula for 9 years & thats the best weekend that I’ve had….” Mark Thomas

” In designing the Ultimate Ocean Experience, Goin’ Off Safaris and Adventure Bay Charters offer the most rich & satisfying eco-tour in South Australia, without a doubt…….” Kingsley Griffen

” Such an amazing trip! Great people, great food, great wine! I ahd a ball & learnt a lot about Port Lincoln and the marine life. I will be recommending it to everyone…..” Lynlee White

The lengths that Matt Waller, David Doudle & crew have gone to provide their clients with the Ultimate Ocean Adventure is simply brilliant. Enjoyable for people of any age, the knowledge that Matt imparts upon guests makes for an enriching experience that leaves a lasting impression. Definitely a trip that I will be recommending. Well done guys….” Cherie Langsford

” The Ultimate Ocean Adventure has changed the way that I think of my own backyard. I have renewed appreciation for Southern Bluefin Tuna as a species, their role in creating Port Lincoln & of course as sashimi! Swimming with the Australian sealions was an absolute highlight on both days. Amazing food and the abundant knowledge the Matt Waller provided helped make this an all round fantastic experience. Thankyou!….. Raffael Veldhuyzen

 

 

 

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Ultimate shark diving adventure

October 2nd, 2011 by Lunch

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.

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Sth. Australian wildlife

March 22nd, 2011 by Lunch

Have just been sent this vision that the SATC has produced on some of South Australia’s wildlife which features a lot of our own back door friends from the ocean like swimming with Southern Bluefin Tuna, Sea Lions, viewing the Southern Right Whales and the sea Osprey in full  flight. Not to mention the abundance of kangaroos, koalas and everything else inland.

Definately worth a look, so check this the short clip here!

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Southern Right Whales in Fisheries Bay, Fresh Coffin Bay Oysters, Tuna Swim & Feed, Koalas at Mikkira Station, Eyre Peninsula

July 31st, 2008 by Lunch

Koala in a Gum Tree: Mikkira Station

Koala in a Gum Tree: Mikkira Station

The last 2 days we had the pleasure of showing around some teachers from Murray Bridge & another from Japan.

We made use of the wild & windy day by taking a day trip to Whalers Way, on the south western tip of Eyre Peninsula. We called into Mikkira Sation along the way & had our lunch in the original homestead next to the open fire which was very much appreciated due to the artic conditions!

The cold wasn’t enough to keep the local koalas away and the manna gums close by housed many of these furry friend as they posed for many a snap by our guests. 

Mikkira Station South Australia

Mikkira Station South Australia

We then checked out the coastline of Whalers Way and its rugged beauty with treacherous crevasses, caves, the awesome sight of Cathedral Rocks windfarm as a backdrop against the spectacular clifftops, Osperey nests and the Southern Ocean starting to get nasty as the wind swung to show us the powers of the ocean.

On our return we called into Fisheries Bay and there we saw 4 Southern Right Whales with 2 of these, a cow and calf, very close in to shore to give us a great chance of viewing these massive creatures. 

Conditions turned around yesterday as we had a beautiful warm and calm day, perfect for boating!

Out to the tuna farm with Adventure Bay Charters in Port Lincoln’s Boston Bay for the tuna feed and swim. Fantastic experience every time and you really have to check these blue rockets out to appreciate how they move.

I managed to encourage half the group to don a wetsuit on and get in with me (and the water was surprisingly warm) as we fed the Bluefin tuna from in the water as well as the others on the boat, feeding from the pontoon above the fish.

Great stuff and everyone really enjoyed the experience which is a world’s first to Pt.Lincoln.

There is nothing better than oysters shucked straight off the racks and devoured. That is what happened after lunch at my mate Zoomer’s oyster shed!

The boys had been out in the morning and brought the world’s best oysters back to the shed for grading and sales. Our timing was impeccable! An insight into Coffin Bay’s best known industry for our visitors and tour around the sheds, a few dozen oysters changed hands and our guests went home very happy campers!

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Goin Off Gets a Makeover

July 18th, 2008 by Lunch

Lunch (David) Doudle of Goin Off Safaris

Lunch (David) Doudle of Goin Off Safaris

G’day to all & welcome to our new look website ! The team here at Goin Off Safaris felt that we were due for a bit of a makeover of our website & here its is. We hope that we can keep everyone informed about whats happening here in our world by utilising modern technology & tools of the trade by our providers & sincerly hope that you can come on over & experience whats on offer.Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think. Cheers !

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