Kimberley Wlderness Adventures , 4WD Tours, Coast Cruising, Western Australia Tours, Northern Territory Holidays, Air Safaris
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17 PERSONAL SERVICE Gary Annett Once voted Australia's Top Emerging Architectural Photographer, you can imagine the lure of the Kimberley for Gary - vast ancient landscapes, bold colours and magical light. Previously co-guiding as a camp manager at APT's Bell Gorge Wilderness Lodge and discovering his passion for helping people make the most of their holiday experiences, Gary doesn't just take you on a journey, but tells a damn good yarn along the way too. Jane Ballantyne What started out for Jane as a plan to guide day trips until she figured out what she wanted to do with her studies, has turned into eleven magnificent years of tour guiding (six of those in the Kimberley), reflecting her studies in Tourism, honours in a Bachelor of Applied Science and a diploma in Tourism Guiding. Jane was nominated as a finalist in Tourism Western Australia's FACET 'Golden Guide Awards'. Along with her exceptional knowledge, our guests love Jane's sense of humour. 17 MEET YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM 17 OUR PASSIONATE PEOPLE Vaughan Dunn Currently in his fifth year of tour guiding, simply being out in the Kimberley inspires Vaughan to share it with others. The East Kimberley is his favourite part of the region and says, "there's nothing like it on a large scale, with ancient sandstone ranges cut apart by incredible, world-class gorges and freshwater river systems". Vaughan considers it a privilege to not only show you this special part of Australia, but to educate you about this unspoiled region along the way too. Jenny Holbut An accomplished graduate of the school of life, Jenny loves showing off Australia's gorgeous backyard to folks who have rarely ventured beyond city living. A stint as assistant manager of APT's Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge inspired Jenny to become a Driver-Guide. Four years on and armed with studies in conservation and land management, Jenny's love for adventure and exceptional knowledge is best experienced in the Kimberley. James 'Jimbo' Hunter Studying Agriculture at Uni may have shown Jimbo a different perspective of the land, but nothing could prepare him for the raw inspiring wilderness of the Kimberley. A Driver-Guide with APT for over six years, Jimbo's favourite moments on tour have been when it rains – from the thundering Mitchell Falls to driving through deep puddles along the dirt of the Kimberley roads. He also nurses a soft spot for the Mitchell Plateau after working there as a lodge host in 2009. Sir John 'Kempy' Kemp Having started guiding as a spring chicken on the Milford track in New Zealand, Kempy has been guiding for more than 12 years. In his seventh season in the Kimberley, meeting so many interesting people is what Kempy loves most. He will introduce you to the many characters you find, all of whom have their own stories. Fond of a tune, Kempy's magical moment is when everyone gets together for wine and cheese to watch a sunset over the Bungles, all having a laugh and sing-along. Russell 'Rusty' Kelaart Rusty joined APT's Kimberley Wilderness Adventures in 2006 and reckons the Kimberley is the place to visit if you want to experience the real Australian outback. He has really enjoyed learning more about the Aboriginal people and their culture, and makes the most of the great partnership with many of the local communities. What he loves about his job are the gorges and swimming holes, as well as seeing the looks on people's faces as they see the Kimberley for the first time. Craig Ward Dive instructor, marine biologist and ship captain for over 12 years, Craig has been involved in marine research and education throughout the Indo-pacific. He studied Zoology at James Cook University and became a wildlife keeper and later recognised as a regularly cited author. In 2003, he established a marine expedition services company, designed to bridge the gap between tourism and conservation. 2016 will be Craig's 12th consecutive year in the Kimberley.