A great trek starts with having great guides and we think ours are the best in the business. Along with their professional qualifications and our own in-depth training, Trek Larapinta guides all have that something special, that thing you can’t learn from a book or in a classroom – passion.
Our guides are an eclectic bunch of beautiful people who love to share their wilderness experience and knowledge, creating inspiring trekking journeys for our treasured guests.
Kate is a country girl with a corporate city life background, well that was until she discovered her love of trekking in the Andes. With a Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation and remote wilderness first aid qualifications, Kate has led an impressive resume of treks in the Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Nepal and New Zealand for nearly the last decade. A senior Larapinta Trail specialist with a beautiful nature, extraordinary knowledge and leadership skills, Kate always delivers an exceptional wilderness experience.
Brad brings a passion and understanding of the Australian wilderness to his tours that’s been developed from many years leading some of the toughest treks in Tasmania and the Northern Territory. His qualifications in eco-tourism and remote wilderness first aid ensure a safe and professionally managed trek; his enthusiasm and love of the bush guarantees the trip of a lifetime. When he isn’t leading and managing our treks you will find Brad exploring the deepest most remote wilderness regions he can find. A truly inspirational guide and an awesome bloke.
Declan has always had an interest in bushwalking from growing up in his native Tasmania. Since gaining his Eco-Tourism and Wilderness First Aid qualifications in 2013, Declan has been guiding on famous trails such as the Overland Track, the Jatbula Trail and the Larapinta Trail. It’s this passion for the Australian wilderness, combined with years of outdoor expedition experience which creates wonderful trekking holidays for our guests.
Originally from the beautiful New Zealand, With a degree in Outdoor Education and Leaders Wilderness First Aid qualifications, Josh has a passion for taking people out bush. A rural upbringing in NZ helped him to feel comfortable taking people into remote locations. He started his guiding career in Australia's Northern Territory and has been answering the call of the outback ever since. A guiding professional with a love of the environment and indigenous culture, Josh is well at home leading our Larapinta and the Top End, on the Jatbula Trail and Kakadu treks. When he isn’t guiding treks (and sometimes when he is) Josh loves to cook, climb and take inspiring photographs.
Dan is a Kiwi born adventure seeker with a passion for taking the path less travelled - ``a camp fire under the stars with a guitar and good company is my idea of a great night out. The past 8 years have been spent traveling the globe leading world class trekking expeditions throughout Australia, New Zealand and Nepal. Good planets are hard to come by, so lets enjoy what ours has to offer!``
Raised in Victoria, Nay found her passion for the outdoors while exploring the Australian High Country. After completing a Diploma of Outdoor Recreation, she spent many years guiding youth on outdoor expeditions around Victoria, predominantly now working with youth at risk and disabilities. Nay debuted her guiding career with Trek Tours Australia along The Larapinta. Nay continues shares her passion for the diverse semi-arid environment and indigenous culture with those trekking in Tjoritja, West MacDonnell Ranges.
Hayley grew up in the Dandenong Ranges in a little town called Belgrave, loving the outdoors and adventuring with family and friends. After graduating from high school she spent the next three years travelling and studying psychology, but decided that it wasn't for her and that adventures could be sought through work and play. With a Diploma of Outdoor Recreation and Leaders Wilderness First Aid qualifications, Hayley made her way to the Larapinta Trail through a study placement four years ago, and fell in love with the rugged beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges. A guiding professional with a love of being ‘out there’, Hayley brings experience and passion to every trek she leads.
Hailing from 40 degrees south, Tasmania, Alisha brings a passionate and caring nature to the treks she leads. Alisha decided to become a guide after having extensively explored Tasmania’s wildest places and also doing some hiking overseas, including Spain and Portugal. With a Certificate 4 in Adventure Tour Guiding, a Certificate 3 in Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness First Aid qualifications, Alisha is an outdoor guiding professional through and through. Alisha will bring to life her treks through a passion for geology and botany and enjoys guiding on the Larapinta Trail, the Jatbula Trail and Overland Track to name a few of her many trekking favourites. When not rock climbing in her spare time, Alisha enjoys travelling and in particular cycle touring.
Nathan grew up on the land in a place called Yass. After starting his career training as a specialist outdoor education leader, Nathan made the transition to wilderness guiding with Trek Tours Australia in 2017. Nathan is passionate about facilitating immersive wilderness experiences in remote Kakadu National Park, the Bungles, on the Larapinta Trail and in Tasmania. When Nathan isn’t guiding, you can find him fine tuning his Mountain Biking skills around the country.
Eve comes from Adelaide South Australia and has completed a double diploma in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, along with wilderness first aid qualifications. Her passion for the outdoors has taken her to Canada, New Zealand and Japan and she has spent extensive time exploring South Australia, including the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island. Her love for the Northern Territory started when she joined us on the Larapinta Trail while on work experience in 2015 and 2016 and couldn't wait to come back once finishing her studies. Eve has a huge passion for the natural Australian environment and is keen to create a memorable experience for her guests on her favourite trips including the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Trail, the Heysen Trail and the Larapinta Trail.
Mitch is an experienced wilderness guide who has been professionally guiding for over a decade. Originally from the beautiful coastal town of Devonport Tasmania, Mitch started his guiding career in the remote wilderness regions of the Kimberley in Western Australia. With a Bachelor in Human Movement, majoring in Outdoor Recreation and Wilderness First Aid qualifications, Mitch is excited to be joining us on our remote expedition treks in Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Having travelled the world for many (if not too many) years, including Brazil and Namibia, Mitch is passionate about meeting people and sharing his love of travel and the great outdoors.
