Untamed Escapes

What Untamed Escapes does

Untamed Escapes (legal entity: Australian Wildlife Adventures Pty Ltd) is a privately held, Adelaide-headquartered tour operator founded in 2004 that designs and sells small-group and private nature-based tourism experiences across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. The company runs six core product categories — Adventure Tours (multi-day camping and eco tours), Day Tours, Exclusive Escapes (curated private luxury itineraries), Tailor-Made Tours (bespoke group charters), Wildlife Tours, and Wellness Adventures (yoga, glamping, regenerative farm experiences) — alongside optional add-on experiences such as sea lion swimming, scenic whale watching flights, and oyster farm visits. Tours are led by branded 'Storyteller Guides' and run with caps of 14-20 guests, with itineraries built around a curated network of 18+ regional partners including Indigenous cultural operators, permaculture farms, wineries, oyster leases, and scenic flight operators.

The business is a service-based tour operator with no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, and no API. Revenue is generated primarily through direct-to-consumer bookings via untamedescapes.com.au, with supplementary distribution through Port Lincoln cruise ship shore excursions, a groups & charters channel for 10+ person bookings, and travel agent referrals. Pricing is per-person and tiered, with day tours paid in full at booking, extended multi-day tours requiring a 40% deposit with balance due 14 days before departure, and individual add-ons (e.g., $325 sea lion swim, $345 scenic flight, $60 oyster tour) layered onto base packages. Customer segments are horizontal and persona-based, spanning adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, wellness travelers, food and wine tourists, cultural tourists, couples/groups, and cruise ship visitors. Untamed Escapes holds Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism, Climate Action Certified Innovator, ROC Respecting Our Culture, WTTC COVID-Safe, and Welcome With Pride (first Australian tour operator) accreditations, and is led by Director Craig 'Hassie' Haslam with a permanent Regenerative Tourism Specialist (Nadine Schmidt) on staff.

Name

Untamed Escapes

Legal name

Australian Wildlife Adventures Pty Ltd

Website

https://untamedescapes.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Untamed Escapes is an Australian small-group tour operator (founded 2004) running nature-based adventure, wildlife, wellness, and cultural experiences across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory, selling primarily direct-to-consumer and through cruise ship shore excursions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tour Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Shore Excursion Operators (Tours & Activities) (THAEAFAC)

Keywords

• Adventure tours
• Wildlife tours
• Wellness retreats
• Small group tours
• Private escapes

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Bookings: The company generates revenue primarily through selling tour packages to individual travelers and groups. Tour types include day tours, multi-day adventure tours, wellness retreats, wildlife tours, and exclusive/private escapes. Pricing is per person with various tiers for shared vs private experiences.
2. Extended Multi-day Tours: Multi-day tours with durations ranging from 3 to 10 days. Requires 40% deposit at booking with balance due 14 days before departure.
3. Optional Experiences/Add-ons: Optional add-on experiences such as sea lion swimming ($325), whale watching scenic flights ($345), and oyster farm tours ($60) that can be added to base tour packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Untamed Escapes is an Australian tour operator (founded 2004) that designs and delivers small group tours and private escapes across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Its portfolio spans adventure camping tours, day tours, wildlife encounters, wellness retreats, and curated luxury/private escapes, with optional add-on experiences such as sea lion swimming, scenic whale watching flights, and oyster farm tours. Bookings are taken directly via the company's website, with dedicated cruise ship shore excursion offerings and group charter options.

Product overview

Untamed Escapes operates as a tour operator offering small group tours and private escapes across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. The core product portfolio consists of six main experience categories: Adventure Tours (camping and eco tours), Day Tours, Exclusive Escapes (luxury private tours), Tailor-Made Tours (bespoke charters), Wildlife Tours, and Wellness Adventures (yoga retreats with glamping). These experiences span multiple-day camping adventures (3-day to 10-day itineraries), day tours, and wellness retreats. The company also offers a range of optional add-on experiences including sea lion swimming, whale watching flights, and oyster farm tours that can be added to bookings. Tour destinations include Eyre Peninsula, Flinders Ranges, Margaret River, Nullarbor, Kangaroo Island, and Uluru, with departures from Adelaide, Perth, Port Lincoln, and Uluru.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adventure Tours Small group camping tours, eco tours, and adventure experiences through South Australia, Western Australia, and Uluru (NT). Activities include hiking, swag camping, and exploring pristine wilderness regions.
• Day Tours Single-day guided tours departing from various locations, featuring coastal drives, wildlife encounters, and culinary experiences.
• Exclusive Escapes Curated private and luxury tour experiences with customized itineraries, premium accommodation, and personal guide services.
• Tailor-Made Tours Handcrafted bespoke itineraries for private groups and charter tours, customizable by activity, accommodation, and transport.
• Wildlife Tours Nature-focused tours featuring encounters with Australian wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, sea lions, and dolphins in their natural habitats.
• Wellness Adventures Health and wellness-focused tours combining yoga, meditation, glamping, and nature immersion experiences, primarily in Margaret River and Esperance regions.
• 5-Day Eyre Peninsula Private Escape from Adelaide Luxury private escape combining Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay, and Adelaide experiences including oyster farm tours, 4WD adventures, and premium dining at Sofitel Adelaide and Tanonga Luxury Eco Lodge.
• 1-Day Port Lincoln & Coffin Bay Tour Day tour featuring Whalers Way coastal drive, Mikkira Station koala sanctuary, Coffin Bay Oyster Farm experience, and wine tasting at Peter Teakle Wines.
• 3-Day Margaret River Wellness Adventure Yoga and wellness glamping retreat from Perth to Margaret River featuring bell tent accommodation at Fair Harvest Permaculture Farm, coastal walks, wine and gin tastings.
• 1-Day Port Lincoln / Galinyala Cultural Tour Aboriginal cultural tour partnering with Maba Idi Cultural Tours, led by Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards, featuring bushfood lunch, water cleansing ceremony, and culturally significant sites.
• 3-Day Whale Watching Tour Small group tour from Ceduna to Fowler's Bay and Head of Bight featuring Southern Right whale watching, oyster tasting, and Nullarbor exploration.
• 1-Day Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour Gourmet day tour featuring Experience Coffin Bay oyster lease tour, Coffin Bay National Park exploration, seafood lunch at Oyster HQ, and wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines.
• 1-Day Port Lincoln Tour (Tasting Eyre) Food and nature day tour featuring Lincoln National Park, Whalers Way coastal drive, Fresh Fish Place seafood lunch, and Mikkira Station koala sanctuary.
• 6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure Tour Swag camping eco adventure covering Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges with surfing lessons, conservation volunteering, Aboriginal cultural experiences, and 540-million-year-old landscapes.
• 7-Day Adelaide to Uluru Tour Camping adventure from Adelaide to Uluru through Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Kings Canyon, and Red Centre featuring Aboriginal rock art, opal mining, and Kata Tjuta exploration.

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maba Idi Cultural TourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUntamed Escapes partners with Maba Idi Cultural Tours, led by proud Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards, to offer Port Lincoln/Galinyala Cultural Tours exploring Aboriginal heritage. This partnership provides authentic Indigenous cultural experiences including traditional fishing techniques, Dreamtime stories, and bushfood experiences.
• Experience Coffin Bay Oysters & TourscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Experience Coffin Bay for oyster farm tours. Chris and Linda operate the original Coffin Bay oyster farm, offering immersive experiences where guests cruise to working oyster leases, learn about oyster farming, and taste world-famous Coffin Bay oysters straight from the source.
• Experience Coffin Bay (3-hour cruise option)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtended 3-hour oyster and bay cruise experience with waders, allowing guests to walk among oyster beds in calm waters and a more immersive bay exploration covering 16km into crystal-clear waters.
• SA Premium OystersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SA Premium Oysters in Smoky Bay for the Great Australian Bight whale watching tour, offering offshore barge tours to working oyster leases 3km offshore with fresh oyster tasting.
• Baird Bay Eco ToursminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOptional sea lion and dolphin swimming experience offered through Baird Bay Eco Tours (Eco-Accredited), allowing guests to swim with sea lions and dolphins at Baird Bay as an optional add-on.
• Calypso Star ChartersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Calypso Star Charters for optional Great White Shark and sea lion swimming experiences, outsourced activity available on Eyre Peninsula tours.
• Fair Harvest Permaculture FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fair Harvest Permaculture Farm for wellness retreat accommodations and experiences. Award-winning permaculture farm hosting glamping bell tents, yoga barn, farm-to-table dining experiences, and regenerative agricultural practices.
• Wild Goose CampingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Wild Goose Camping for bell tent glamping equipment on wellness retreats, providing triple-share tents with air mattresses, linen, and towels.
• Giniversity at Margaret River Distilling CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning gin distillery offering Tour & Taste experiences on Margaret River wellness retreats, featuring four uniquely crafted gins with botanicals and garnishes.
• Jilyara VineyardminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned vineyard in Margaret River region featured on wellness retreats, offering wine tasting experiences in a setting surrounded by bees, birds, and bushland.
• National Trust of South AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with National Trust of South Australia for conservation volunteering projects at Brinkworth Reserve, where guests participate in seed collection, weeding, or tree planting activities.
• Ngai Nhina Yuras (Adnyamathanha Cultural Guide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local Adnyamathanha man John from Ngai Nhina Yuras for Welcome to Country ceremonies and cultural experiences in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, sharing stories of the Adnyamathanha People.
• Tanonga Luxury Eco LodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAward-winning eco-lodge providing exclusive villa accommodation on Eyre Peninsula Private Escape tours, featuring architecturally designed villas with panoramic views.
• Seal Bay Conservation ParkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferenced in wildlife policy as an example of ethical wildlife operator guests may visit - certified eco-operator for seal and sea lion viewing experiences.
• Nullarbor RoadhouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Nullarbor Roadhouse Motel for accommodation on Great Australian Bight tours, featuring outback hospitality and rustic charm in remote Nullarbor location.
• Chinta AirminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScenic flight operator offering optional 45-minute aerial tours over Head of Bight and the Great Australian Bight from Nullarbor Roadhouse.
• Boston Bay WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-award-winning winery in Port Lincoln featured on Coffin Bay tours, offering wine tasting experiences with panoramic views of Boston Bay and the Southern Ocean.
• Peter Teakle WinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort Lincoln winery featured on Port Lincoln/Coffin Bay day tours, offering wine tasting experiences from their state-of-the-art Cellar Door overlooking Boston Bay.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Small World Journeys: Australian eco-certified boutique tour operator specializing in small-group, sustainable, Indigenous-led experiences in Queensland. Closely comparable in size, eco-certifications, regenerative tourism positioning, and small-group curated product philosophy.
• Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours: Melbourne-based eco-certified small-group wildlife tour operator offering multi-day nature experiences across Victoria and beyond. Directly comparable in wildlife focus, small-group format, eco-certifications, and operator scale.
• Outback Aussie Tours: Adelaide-based small-group tour operator offering Flinders Ranges and outback experiences departing Adelaide. Directly comparable in geographic base, departure point, adventure product, and target market.
• Australian Wildlife Journeys: Collective of eco-certified small Australian wildlife tour operators offering guided nature experiences. Direct peer in eco-tourism positioning, wildlife encounters, and small-group guided product across similar geographies.
• Roam the Outback: Australian small-group camping and adventure tour operator focused on outback itineraries including Uluru, Flinders Ranges, and Coober Pedy — directly overlapping with UE's 7-Day Adelaide to Uluru product.
• Swag About Tours: South Australian small-group camping tour operator with similar swag-camping adventure itineraries around the Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges. Closely comparable in operator scale, region, product format, and target customer.

Broad incumbents

• Intrepid Travel: Global small-group adventure tour operator with an extensive Australian portfolio spanning wildlife, cultural, and eco experiences. Comparable in product category (small-group guided tours) and customer (experience-seeking travellers), but vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Australian Pacific Touring (APT): Long-established Australian tour operator offering guided small-group and luxury small-ship tours across Australia including eco and Indigenous-led experiences. Directly comparable product offering (small group, eco, cultural) with deeper resources and wider geographic coverage.
• AAT Kings: Major Australian guided-holiday operator with day tours and multi-day itineraries covering key regions including Uluru and Kangaroo Island. Comparable target customer (guided-holiday travellers) and overlapping destinations, though at larger scale and more mass-market positioning.

Others

• Calypso Star Charters: Port Lincoln-based shark cage diving and sea lion experience operator that is both an Untamed Escapes partner and adjacent competitor on optional wildlife add-ons. Ecosystem peer via its role in UE's optional add-on portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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