About Us
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is a proud family owned and operated business.
Owners, Tony and Sandy Coppins have a passion for delivering an exceptional marine based tourism experience second to none. They have been taking guests on Ocean Safari’s on Kangaroo Island for over 10 years.
Tony is an Aboriginal man who’s family originate from Barkindji country on the Barka, Darling River western NSW. Tony was born on Kaurna country and works closely with the Kaurna community and surrounding mobs. Sandy Coppins was born and raised on Kangaroo Island and has a strong connection to its wildlife and landscapes.
Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari are known for going the extra mile for their customers, and will ensure you have fun, are safe and even add a lot adventure to your ride!
The now multiple award winning business provides tours daily in Penneshaw from the comfort of their 28-seater snorkelling vessel ‘Sea Dragon’ and 38-seater vessel ‘Force of Nature’.
About Christmas Cove
Christmas Cove is one of Australia’s Geological Monuments cut out by glacial movement 240 million years ago. Dolphins and seals are often found only minutes away from the marina at Seal Rock and Dolphin Cove, making it the perfect place to start to your Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari.
About Kangaroo Island
Kangaroo Island is a highly sought after holiday destination and upon visiting it’s easy to see why. With an abundance of native wildlife, colourful sunsets, secluded beaches and rugged coastline that stretches on and on- what more could you ask for in your next adventure?
A lot of visitors underestimate the size of the island and so the longer you can stay the better. Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari is conveniently located close to the ferry terminal and airport so if you wanted to visit just for the day it is possible to join us on safari. However, to explore other areas of the island you need to stay for at least a couple of days or more!
About the owners
A family business that operates daily! Passionate about delivering high quality marine tourism experiences on the Dudley Peninsula.
Tony & Sandy have built a reputation for providing a quality marine tourism experience that exceed customers expectations and have been recognised with over a dozen awards, these include:
- South Australian Tourism Award 2021 HALL OF FAME
- Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 2022
- South Australian Tourism Award GOLD 2019
- South Australian Tourism Award GOLD 2018
- South Australian Tourism Award SILVER 2016
- South Australian Tourism Award BRONZE 2015
- Best Nature Based Tourism Experience WINNER 2018 – Kangaroo Island Food Wine & Tourism Awards
- Best Nature Based Tourism Experience WINNER 2017 – Kangaroo Island Food Wine & Tourism Awards
- Trip Advisor Hall of Fame 2019
- Trip Advisor Hall of Fame 2018
