From Goin Off to Goin Strong

9th November 2025 marks 20 years since we ran our very first tour. Back then we were operating under the name Goin’ Off Safaris (yes, I know… naming a business is harder than it looks), while I was juggling 6,000 acres of grain farming, weekend sport, and approximately zero understanding of how tourism actually worked!
This was only ever meant to be a little side gig, a diversification from farming, a hobby sparked by a couple of mates on an island off New York and a very loose plan scribbled on a napkin. Yet two decades later, we’ve gone from a bloke with an idea (and a farm to get back to) to a team of incredible guides, local legends, conservationists, chefs, beachfront accommodation, and storytellers who bring this place to life every single day.
Australian Coastal Safaris has become something I could never imagine back in 2005. 80% of our business are international travellers and a business built on passion, people, a whole lot of Eyre Peninsula magic.
To our first guests who took a punt on us and to every traveller who now flies across the globe to see the wild side of SA, thank you. To our suppliers, agents & ITO’s, a massive thanks. You’ve kept us humble, curious, occasionally sleep-deprived, and very, very busy!
Here’s to 20 years of coastline, cracked windscreens, whale sightings, oyster shucking, campfire yarns, dodgy early branding, and all the adventures still to come.

Cheers Lunch