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Our Tour Guides

Adventure Tours guides are not your average tour guide!

Our guides are not only a source of valuable information about the geology, botany and Aboriginal culture of their region, but they are also the mechanic, the cook and the entertainer.

Our Tour Guides 

Adventure Tours Australia guides are not your average tour guide! They are not only a source of valuable information about the geology, botany and Aboriginal culture of their region, but they are also the mechanic, the cook and the entertainer.

All guides complete our comprehensive in-house training program, which incorporates food preparation skills, mechanical and driver training, customer relations, a St John's First Aid Course and an accredited certificate from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). This ensures that our guides are professional and in possession of vast and accurate information and skills to conduct a quality, safe and fun tour! Few companies can boast such an intensive and complete training program.

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Training outstanding guides

A good tour guide can make or break your holiday, which is why Adventure Tours Australia makes sure our guides are not just good, but exceptional.

Not only are our guides fun, driven and passionate people who love sharing their favourite Australian spots with travellers like you every day, they are skilled cooks, entertainers and drivers and possess a wealth of knowledge to provide insightful commentary about the geology, history and culture of their region.

Before they take their first tour on the road, Adventure Tours guides must complete a thorough in-house training programme, giving them the ability to conduct a quality, safe and fun tour and ensuring our travellers always experience the best of what Australia has to offer.

The comprehensive 16 day guide training programme features theoretical and practical on the road training. This covers first aid, bushcraft, geology, botany, history, cooking, food handling and catering skills, and knowledge of national parks and Aboriginal culture. They are also skilled on leadership, communication, group dynamics, presentation delivery and research skills.

As part of their qualification, guides undertake a St John's First Aid certification and an accredited certificate from the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), covering Aboriginal culture and regional geology, and also complete the highly regarded Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Tour Guide Accreditation through Charles Darwin University.

"Few companies can match the intensive and complete training program we offer", David Thompson, Group Sales Manager said.

"As Adventure Tours takes travellers to some of the most beautiful but isolated destinations in Australia and New Zealand, it's essential that our guides have all the skills to deal with anything that comes up, whether it's a query about the landscape or local culture to a serious emergency. The safety and well being of our passengers is taken very seriously and something we pride ourselves on as a company."

"Not only are our guides hand picked for their skills and talent, but for their fantastic people skills. They know how to ensure everyone has fun on their tour and gets to know their fellow passengers. In the end, it's all about improving the passenger experience".

After the guides have completed the comprehensive training programme, they then undertake an on the road traineeship with a senior guide. During this time they further develop their skills, knowledge and confidence as an assistant guide on up to five tours, enabling them to hit the ground running when it comes time to conducting their first solo tour.

Due to the outstanding talent of our thoroughly trained guides, they are more than often the first to be highlighted by happy Adventure Tours passengers in our online tour reviews.

Here are just a few mentions you can read from happy passengers, or jump on one of our tours and see for yourself how our guides can make your adventure exceptional.

"Tour guides Nathan (Kakadu) & Duffy (Alice - Adelaide) made every day better than the last. Friendly, helpful and they gave that little bit extra to make it unforgettable."

"Matt is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable, patient, funny and a great singer and cook."

"Our field guide (Luke) totally made our trip with his knowledge of the culture, the geology and the history of the area."

"Went with my parents and sister on the 3 Day Uluru Safari and we all had a wonderful time, the guide had a lot of knowledge and obviously loved her job."

"Duffy's organisation was exemplary. He had games, quizzes, 'getting to know you' introductions, drawing competitions etc perfectly timed during the long bus trips. All supplies for such activities seamlessly appeared from his box of tricks as if by magic. His routines for cooking, cleaning and packing up camp were organised with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of fun."

"Our guide knew how to 'read' the group extremely well. He knew how to get the shy to speak up, how to reach out to those who were struggling and how to have a good laugh with the more gregarious of the group. He made you feel part of a team."

"Our guide's strict adherence to occupational health and safety concerns gave me the utmost confidence in both him and your organization. He made sure people were drinking enough water and paying attention to their surroundings in a fun and informative way."

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Interested in becoming and Adventure Tours guide? We are always on the lookout for talented guides, check out our recruitment page

Our Tour Styles

We offer three unique tour styles designed to make your adventure unforgettable, no matter what your budget. Whichever style you choose, our experienced friendly guides, exclusive accommodation offerings, purpose built vehicles and freshly prepared food are all part of the experience.

Terms and Conditions of Travel, AUD (2013/2014)

Please read and understand the conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with Adventure Tours. We strongly recommend that you also read the more detailed online version of your itinerary prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary and style of the trip you are undertaking.

1. Our Contract

All bookings are made with Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd, trading as Adventure Tours Australia (ABN 35 007 172 456) (us/we). By booking a trip with us you are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Conditions (which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us) and your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice.

2. Validity

Dates, itineraries and prices are valid from 01 April 2013 until 31 March 2014.

3. Payment Policy

A 25% deposit is required to confirm a Day Tour or Short Break Tour (see details below under Clause 4) with the remainder due no later than 30 days prior to departure. A deposit of AU$250 is required on Extended Tours and Packages (see details under Clause 4) at time of booking with the remaining amount due no later than 56 days prior to departure. Failure to adhere to the payment policy may result in the cancellation of your booking. A non-refundable credit card surcharge of 1.5% applies on all MasterCard and Visa transactions (3.5% on Amex). Please note: Tour Partner payment policies vary from the above and are subject to change at any time. These are available on request from us.

4. Cancellation of Booking by Passenger

Due to the extensive time and planning involved with touring, a strict cancellation policy is applicable to compensate for costs and lost revenue. Once a booking is confirmed the following cancellation fees will apply:

» Day Tours and Short Break Adventures (tours of 5 days or less)

25% deposit confirms tour with full payment required 30 days before departure.

Cancellation Fees for Day Tours and Short Break Tours

• 30+ days prior to departure; no fee payable
• 16-29 days prior to departure; 25% of total price
• 2-15 days prior to departure; 50% of total price
• Within 24 hours of departure; 100% of total price

» Extended Tours and Packages (tours of 6 days or more)

A deposit of AU$250 confirms tour with full payment required 56 days before departure;

Cancellation Fees for Extended Tours and Packages

• 56+ days prior to departure; we retain the deposit
• 30–55 days prior to departure; 50% of total price
• Within 29 days of departure; 100% of total price

East Coast, Tasmania and New Zealand (tours operated by our tour partner Topdeck)Including Cairns<>Sydney<>Melbourne<>Adelaide<>Alice Springs (Unleashed 18-39 tours).

• 42+ days prior to departure; no fee payable
• 29–41 days prior to departure; 40% of total price
• 28–14 days prior to departure; 60% of total price
• 13–7 days prior to departure; 80% of total price
• 6–3 days prior to departure; 90% of total price
• 2–0 days prior to departure; 100% of total price

If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees. Please note: Kangaroo Island airfare is non-refundable. It is necessary to reconfirm tours 48 hours prior to travel – failure to do so may result in the booking being cancelled and fees charged.

5. Amendments to Bookings

» Amendment Fees Day Tours

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 15 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of AU$50 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 15 days prior to the proposed departure date our cancellation conditions apply.

» Amendment Fees Short Break Tours (tours of 5 days or less)

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 30 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of AU$100 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 30 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

» Amendment Fees Extended Tours and Packages (tours of 6 days or more)

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 56 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of AU$150 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 56 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

» Amendments Fees East Coast, Tasmania and New Zealand (tours operated by our tour partner Topdeck)

Including: Cairns<>Sydney<>Melbourne<>Adelaide<>Alice Springs (Unleashed 18-39 tours).If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 42 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of AU$100 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 42 days prior to the proposed departure date our cancellation conditions apply.

Other Change/Amendment Fees for all Tours

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur an AU$100 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 7 days of departure. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.

6. Cancellation by Adventure Tours

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 28 days before departure. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, Travel Insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some Day Tours and Short Break Adventures - please ask us.

7. Prices & Surcharges

Our trip prices are based on currency exchange rates published by OANDA in August 2012. We reserve the right to impose surcharges up to 28 days before departure due to unfavourable changes in exchange rates, increases in airfares or other transportation costs, increases in local operator costs, taxes, or if government action should require us to do so. In such instances we will be responsible for the first 2% of the additional costs and you will be responsible for the balance. If any surcharge results in an increase of more than 10% of the trip price you may cancel the booking within 14 days of notification of the surcharge and obtain a full refund. We will not surcharge any booking for travel within the validity of this brochure once paid in full.

8. Minimum Numbers & Combination Trips

Some of our tours require minimum numbers to guarantee their departure. If you would like to know how many people are booked on your trip or any combination trip it is part of please ask prior to making your booking. Many of our trips are designed to fit with other departures to create a longer "combination" trip; this means that some of your group may have already been travelling together for some weeks when you commence your trip.

9. Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is compulsory for all Adventure Tours travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your Travel Insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. You must provide proof of your Travel Insurance on the first day of your trip. However it is also recognised that in some countries (eg. Germany and Austria) local consumer laws do not permit the compulsory purchase of Travel Insurance. Clients from these exempt countries who choose to travel without holding an adequate and valid Travel Insurance policy will be asked to complete an Insurance Waiver form before commencement of their tour. Australians are not required to be covered for medical expenses on trips within Australia. However we strongly recommend that you have a domestic Travel Insurance policy which covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

10. Age Requirements

For the majority of our trips the minimum age for children is 8. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child's day to day care. Please note; families must upgrade from dorm-share accommodation to private rooms. On camping trips, accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group on a twin share basis. Variations: a lower minimum age may apply on Short Break and Day Tours. Please be aware of our specially designed Unleashed 18-39 tours.

11. Flexibility

You appreciate and acknowledge that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and you should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each trip is representative of the types of activities contemplated, but it is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events.

12. Authority on tour

Our group trips are run by a Tour Guide. The decision of the Tour Guide is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund.

13. Acceptance of risk

You acknowledge that the nature of the trip is adventurous and participation involves a degree of personal risk. It is also your own responsibility to acquaint yourself with all possible relevant travel information and the nature of your itinerary. You acknowledge that your decision to travel is made in light of consideration of this information and you accept that you are aware of the personal risks attendant upon such travel.

14. Limitation of liability

We contract with a network of companies, government agencies and individuals to assist in the running of our trips as agents for these third parties. We are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these third parties.To the fullest extent of the law:

• Liability for any loss, death, injury or damage which you may suffer (directly or indirectly) in connection with or arising out of your participation in a trip, or any breach of the Booking Conditions, is excluded
• You release us and our officers, employees, agents and representatives from any liability and expressly waive any claims you may have against us arising out of or in connection with your participation in a trip.
• Any condition or warranty which would otherwise be implied by law into these Booking Conditions (Implied Warranty) is excluded. To the extent Implied Warranty cannot be excluded, our liability in respect of the Implied Warranty is limited to (in our absolute discretion): (i) the provision of a similar trip to an equivalent value: or (ii) a refund of the total amount received by us from you in connection with your booking.
• Any claim by you is excluded to the extent that it is for indirect or consequential loss, loss of profits or economic loss, however it arises, or for indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages.

Optional activities

Optional activities not included in the trip price do not form part of the trip or this contract. You accept that any assistance given by your Tour Guide or local representative in arranging optional activities does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity provider.

15. Claims & Complaints

If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your Tour Guide at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 30 days of the end of the tour.

16. Severability

In the event that any term or condition contained in these Booking Conditions is unenforceable or void by operation of law or as being against public policy or for any other reason than such term or condition shall be deemed to be severed from this contract or amended accordingly only to such extent necessary to allow all remaining terms and conditions to survive and continue as binding.

17. Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy (available for viewing on our Website).

18. Applicable law

The laws of Victoria, Australia govern these Booking Conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

19. Registered address

Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd

Level 3/380 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Australia 

Terms and Conditions of Travel, GBP + EUR (2013/2014)

Please read and understand the conditions of booking set out below prior to booking a trip with Adventure Tours. We strongly recommend that you also read the more detailed online version of your itinerary prior to booking to ensure that you understand the itinerary and style of the trip you are undertaking.

1. Our Contract

All bookings are made with Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd, trading as Adventure Tours Australia (ABN 35 007 172 456) (us/we). By booking a trip with us you are deemed to have agreed to these Booking Conditions (which constitutes the entire agreement between you and us) and your booking will be accepted by us on this basis. The services to be provided are those referred to in your booking confirmation invoice.

2. Validity

Dates, itineraries and prices are valid from 01 April 2013 until 31 March 2014.

3. Payment Policy

Payment (including cancellation and amendment fees) is payable in GBP (UK residents) or Euro. Once your booking is confirmed in the appropriate 'local' currency, currency changes are not permitted.A 25% deposit is required to confirm a Day Tour or Short Break Tour (see details below under Clause 4) with the remainder due no later than 30 days prior to departure. A deposit of GB£150/EU€200 is required on Extended Tours and Packages (see details under Clause 4) at time of booking with the remaining amount due no later than 56 days prior to departure. Failure to adhere to the payment policy may result in the cancellation of your booking. A non-refundable credit card surcharge of 1.5% applies on all MasterCard and Visa transactions (3.5% on Amex). Please note: Tour Partner payment policies vary from the above and are subject to change at any time. These are available on request from us.

4. Cancellation of Booking by Passenger

Due to the extensive time and planning involved with touring, a strict cancellation policy is applicable to compensate for costs and lost revenue. Once a booking is confirmed the following cancellation fees will apply:

» Day Tours and Short Break Adventures (tours of 5 days or less)

25% deposit confirms tour with full payment required 30 days before departure.

Cancellation Fees for Day Tours and Short Break Tours

• 30+ days prior to departure; no fee payable
• 16–29 days prior to departure; 25% of total price
• 2–15 days prior to departure; 50% of total price
• Within 24 hours of departure; 100% of total price

» Extended Tours and Packages (tours of 6 days or more)

A deposit of GB£150/EU€200 confirms tour with full payment required 56 days before departure;

Cancellation Fees for Extended Tours and Packages

• 56+ days prior to departure; we retain the deposit
• 30–55 days prior to departure; 50% of total price
• Within 29 days of departure; 100% of total price

East Coast, Tasmania and New Zealand (tours operated by our tour partner Topdeck)Including Cairns<>Sydney<>Melbourne<>Adelaide<>Alice Springs (Unleashed 18-39 tours).

• 42+ days prior to departure; no fee payable
• 29–41 days prior to departure; 40% of total price
• 28–14 days prior to departure; 60% of total price
• 13–7 days prior to departure; 80% of total price
• 6–3 days prior to departure; 90% of total price
• 2–0 days prior to departure; 100% of total price

If you fail to join a tour, join it after departure, or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made. The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third party tour and transport operator fees. Please note: Kangaroo Island airfare is non-refundable. It is necessary to reconfirm tours 48 hours prior to travel – failure to do so may result in the booking being cancelled and fees charged.

5. Amendments to Bookings

» Amendment Fees Day Tours

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 15 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of GB£30/EU€40 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 15 days prior to the proposed departure date our cancellation conditions apply.

» Amendment Fees Short Break Tours (tours of 5 days or less)

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 30 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of GB£65/EU€80 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 30 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

» Amendment Fees Extended Tours and Packages (tours of 6 days or more)

If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 56 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of GB£100/EU€120 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 56 days prior to the proposed departure date the refund policy applicable to cancellations will apply. Transfers to a third party are only permitted where the transferee meets all the requirements in relation to the trip, and transfers to another departure can only be made to a departure within the current validity period.

» Amendments Fees East Coast, Tasmania and New Zealand (tours operated by our tour partner Topdeck)

Including: Cairns<>Sydney<>Melbourne<>Adelaide<>Alice Springs (Unleashed 18-39 tours).If you wish to transfer from one trip to another or transfer your booking to a third party you must notify us at least 42 days prior to the proposed departure date. A fee of GB£65/EU€80 per person per change may apply (in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines). If you notify us less than 42 days prior to the proposed departure date our cancellation conditions apply.

Other Change/Amendment Fees for all Tours

Amendments to any other arrangements made in conjunction with your trip will incur a GB£65/EU€80 administration fee per booking per change. This fee is in addition to any charges levied by hotels, ground operators or airlines. No amendments are permitted to your booking within 7 days of departure. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance at the time of booking which will cover cancellation fees. If you leave a trip for any reason after it has commenced we are not obliged to make any refunds for unused services.

6. Cancellation by Adventure Tours

We may cancel a trip at any time up to 28 days before departure. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternate departure date or alternatively receive a full refund. In circumstances where the cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control refunds will be less any unrecoverable costs. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, Travel Insurance excess or non-refundable flights. Please note that different cancellation conditions may apply to some Day Tours and Short Break Adventures - please ask us.

7. Prices & Surcharges

Our trip prices are based on currency exchange rates published by OANDA in August 2012. We reserve the right to impose surcharges up to 28 days before departure due to unfavourable changes in exchange rates, increases in airfares or other transportation costs, increases in local operator costs, taxes, or if government action should require us to do so. In such instances we will be responsible for the first 2% of the additional costs and you will be responsible for the balance. If any surcharge results in an increase of more than 10% of the trip price you may cancel the booking within 14 days of notification of the surcharge and obtain a full refund. We will not surcharge any booking for travel within the validity of this brochure once paid in full.

8. Minimum Numbers & Combination Trips

Some of our tours require minimum numbers to guarantee their departure. If you would like to know how many people are booked on your trip or any combination trip it is part of please ask prior to making your booking. Many of our trips are designed to fit with other departures to create a longer "combination" trip; this means that some of your group may have already been travelling together for some weeks when you commence your trip.

.Combination Trips

Many of our trips are designed to fit with other departures to create a longer "combination" trip; this means that some of your group may have already been travelling together for some days when you commence your trip. If you would like to know how many people are booked on your trip or any combination trip it is part of please ask prior to making your booking.

9. Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is compulsory for all Adventure Tours travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your Travel Insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. You must provide proof of your Travel Insurance on the first day of your trip. However it is also recognised that in some countries (eg. Germany and Austria) local consumer laws do not permit the compulsory purchase of Travel Insurance. Clients from these exempt countries who choose to travel without holding an adequate and valid Travel Insurance policy will be asked to complete an Insurance Waiver form before commencement of their tour. Australians are not required to be covered for medical expenses on trips within Australia. However we strongly recommend that you have a domestic Travel Insurance policy which covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

10. Age Requirements

For the majority of our trips the minimum age for children is 8. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for the child's day to day care. Please note; families must upgrade from dorm-share accommodation to private rooms. On camping trips, accompanying adults may be required to share with others in the group on a twin share basis. Variations: a lower minimum age may apply on Short Break and Day Tours. Please be aware of our specially designed Unleashed 18-39 tours.

11. Flexibility

You appreciate and acknowledge that the nature of this type of travel requires considerable flexibility and you should allow for alternatives. The itinerary provided for each trip is representative of the types of activities contemplated, but it is understood that the route, schedules, itineraries, amenities and mode of transport may be subject to alteration without prior notice due to local circumstances or events.

12. Authority on tour

Our group trips are run by a Tour Guide. The decision of the Tour Guide is final on all matters likely to affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trip. If you fail to comply with a decision made by a group leader, or interfere with the well-being or mobility of the group, the group leader may direct you to leave the trip immediately, with no right of refund.

13. Acceptance of risk

You acknowledge that the nature of the trip is adventurous and participation involves a degree of personal risk. It is also your own responsibility to acquaint yourself with all possible relevant travel information and the nature of your itinerary. You acknowledge that your decision to travel is made in light of consideration of this information and you accept that you are aware of the personal risks attendant upon such travel.

14. Limitation of liability

a. We will accept liability for the negligence of our staff or agents causing death or physical injury to persons or loss or damage to personal property only to the extent it is obliged under the applicable law. Our obligations, and those of our suppliers providing any service or facility included in your holiday, are to take reasonable skill and care to arrange for the provision of such services and facilities. This acceptance of liability is subject to clause c. below.

b. In other circumstances we are responsible to you for the proper performance of this contract. This acceptance of liability is subject to clause c. below.

c. we shall not be liable for any damage or loss if the failure to carry out the contract is:• Attributable to you.

Attributable to a third party unconnected with the provision of the services contracted for and the event is unforeseeable or unavoidable.

• Due to unforeseen and unusual circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even with due care exercised.
• Due to political disputes, border closures, refusal of visas, industrial action, climate or other matters of a similar nature and any other force majeure.
• Due to an event which the Company, even with all due care, could not foresee or forestall.

d. Except in cases involving death, injury or illness, any liability covered under clause b. above is limited to 3 times the price paid. In the case of damaged property the liability is limited to a maximum amount equal to the amount paid by or on behalf of the owner of the property. In all cases the Company specifically excludes all liability for indirect or consequential loss or expense including loss of profits and in all cases our liability will be limited in accordance with and/or in an identical manner to the contractual terms of the companies that provide the transportation for your travel arrangements.

e. Where your trip arrangements involve travel by air, rail or sea, or hotel accommodation, the compensation is limited by the following international conventions respectively: Warsaw Convention as amended 1955, Bern Convention 1961, Athens Convention 1974 and Paris Convention 1962. We are to be regarded as having all benefit of any limitation of right to claim or compensation contained in these or any conventions.

f. our acceptance of liability in clauses a and b above is subject to assignment by you of your rights against any agent, supplier or sub-contractor which is in any way responsible for the unsatisfactory arrangements or your death or personal injury.

g. Flight Notice, Flight Information and EU Blacklist.This is a notice required by European Community Regulation (EC) No.889/2002.This notice cannot be used as a basis for a claim for compensation, nor to interpret the provisions of the Regulation or the Montréal Convention, and it does not form part of the contract between the carrier(s), us and you, nor part of a claim. No representation is made by the carrier(s) or us as to the accuracy of the contents of this notice.

Optional activities

Optional activities not included in the trip price do not form part of the trip or this contract. You accept that any assistance given by your Tour Guide or local representative in arranging optional activities does not render us liable for them in any way. The contract for the provision of that activity will be between you and the activity provider.

15. Claims & Complaints

If you have a complaint about your trip please inform your Tour Guide at the time in order that they can attempt to rectify the matter. If satisfaction is not reached through these means then any further complaint should be put in writing to us within 30 days of the end of the tour.

16. Privacy Policy

Any personal information that we collect about you may be used for any purpose associated with the operation of a Trip or to send you marketing material in relation to our events and special offers. The information may be disclosed to our agents, service providers or other suppliers to enable us to operate the Trip. We will otherwise treat your details in accordance with our privacy policy (available for viewing on our Website).

17. Applicable law

The laws of Victoria, Australia govern these Booking Conditions to the fullest extent allowable. Any disputes in connection with a trip or these Booking Conditions must be initiated in the courts of Victoria, Australia.

18. Registered address

Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd

Level 3/380 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne VIC 3000

Australia 

Security, Privacy and Cookies

LAST UPDATED: January 2013 © Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd

The Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd Privacy Policy sets out what information we collect, how we collect it, and what we do with it.

This document applies for the following websites:

• www.adventuretours.com.au
• secure.adventuretours.com.au
• www.international.adventuretours.com.au

 WEBSITE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

These Website Terms and Conditions will apply to: (A) Your Use Of Our Website; (B) Our Supply Of Products And Services>; and (C) <Our Contact With You>.

This website ("Website") is owned and operated by Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd, trading as Adventure Tours Australia ABN: 35 007 172 456 with its Registered Office at Lvl 3/ 380 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000. We are a member of the TUI Travel PLC group and PEAK Adventure Travel.

Please ensure that you review all of the following sections of our Website Terms and Conditions carefully before using our Website – your use of and access to any page or part of our Website indicates that you agree to comply with and be bound by all of these terms and conditions.

If you do not agree to our Website Terms and Conditions you will not be permitted to access or use our Website.

A. YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE

Authorised Use

You may only use this Website:

for your own personal, non-commercial use only (which will at all times be reasonable and not abusive); orto obtain information on, check the suitability and availability of our products and services; orfor purposes legitimately connected with purchasing our products and services; orto access or retrieve your travel information and/or booking data, manage your preferences or to get into contact with us about your bookings or travel arrangements; orsubmit and share your views, reviews and comments on our products and services.

Non-Authorised Use

You agree that you shall not:

access, extract, use or copy any material or information on this Website for any commercial purpose or for any purposes which are unlawful. In particular, you are not allowed to copy (whether by printing off, storing on disk or in any other way), distribute (including distributing copies), alter or tamper with in any way or use any material contained in this Website except that you may print off any individual page for your own personal use; oruse this Website in a way that causes or may cause an infringement of the rights of any other party or which breaches any standards, regulations or codes published by any relevant authority; oruse this Website in any way that interferes with or affects the performance of the Website or our systems or which interferes in any way with other users use of the Website; orGain, or attempt to gain, any unauthorised access to our Website, our other systems and/or to the personal data, information or booking data of other users and customers; ormake any unauthorised, false or fraudulent reservation on this Website.

Ownership And Use Of Material And Information On Our Website

This Website displays registered and unregistered intellectual property such as brands, designs, data, content, copyright material and trademarks, with rights in the United Kingdom and/or other countries and which belong to us or to companies within the TUI Travel PLC group or which have been licensed to us. Other product and company names mentioned and third party content displayed on this Website are proprietary to their respective owners. You are not licensed to use any of the marks on our Website unless written permission is granted, and you may not meta tag any of these marks.

Unless otherwise stated, we own (or are licensed to use) the intellectual property rights in the content and information in this Website, including (without limitation) all text, sound, photographs, images, logos, videos, maps, podcasts, blogs, customer reviews, graphics, design, underlying source code and software. Subject to the "Authorised Use" section above, material and information, either whole or in part, from this Website may not be reproduced, copied, republished, downloaded, posted, broadcast or transmitted in any form or medium without our and/or the appropriate owner's prior written permission.

The following copyright and trademarks used on this Website are acknowledged:

Adventure Tours Australia/ Adventure Tours New Zealand

Links

If you wish to include a link to our Website, unless you have our written permission, you may only do so to our homepage.

This Website contains links to other websites that may either be websites operated by companies or brands which are members of the TUI Travel PLC group of companies or external websites operated by our selected suppliers or partners or other third party websites. Occasionally as you browse, book travel arrangements or use the functionality on this Website we may provide you with links or connect you to websites which may be our branded or third party branded sites. These links or connections are made available so you can search for and purchase additional services, find out further information on our services and your personal travel arrangements quickly and easily and find out about the products and services of our other group companies and brands. Please note that we are not responsible for nor do we endorse the content of these websites and your access and use of these websites will be subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

Website Facilities

We have made available various services, tools and functionality on this Website for your use. The information set out by us on these pages tells you how you can use these services, tools and functionality to find out about and book our products (as well as those provided by our selected partners), view content provided by us, interact with us and submit and share views with other customers. Your use of this Website in these ways is subject to these Website Terms and Conditions that incorporate:

B. OUR SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Normally when you purchase our products and/or services and book travel arrangements on this Website your agreement is with Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd and if not we will make it clear to you that Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd is acting as an agent for another travel provider. See our Booking Terms and Conditions for the terms and conditions relevant to the purchase of travel products and holidays from us.

In addition, when you book any products or services from us, you will do so subject to these Website Terms and Conditions, ourBooking Terms and Conditions and such further terms and conditions as may be applied by the hotel or cruise ship where you will be staying (together, the "Conditions of Contract"). These Conditions of Contract constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd in relation to their subject matter. By proceeding with a booking, you acknowledge that you have read and understood all of the Conditions of Contract and agree to be bound by them. However, if you do not or cannot accept our Conditions of Contract in full, you must stop using our Website immediately. These Conditions of Contract may vary from time to time. By browsing this Website you accept that you are bound by the Conditions of Contract current at the time when you browse or book.

Please note that Adventure Tours Australia Group Pty Ltd may provide accommodation, transport from a wide range of third party accommodation providers and carriers including airlines, ships and railways. The provision of these arrangements will be subject to the terms and conditions of each provider or carrier as part of your Conditions of Contract with us (either as agent for the provider or carrier or as part of our holiday package as you will see in section 1 of the Booking Terms and Conditions). Other holiday and travel related services such as travel insurance, car hire, foreign exchange and travel money cards are supplied by our selected service providers and are available for you to purchase through our own branded websites or directly via the supplier website – the supply of these products and services to you shall be subject to the terms and conditions of each service provider and not us. We cannot list all of the supplier's and their terms and conditions here but you will be able to find the terms and conditions or conditions of carriage for these suppliers on their own web sites - you will need to have read them carefully before you book and/or travel. If you are unable to find these then please Contact Us.

C: OUR CONTACT WITH YOU

Information About You, Data Protection, Privacy Policy and Cookies

We will store and use the information you supply us or which is supplied to us in your use of this Website ("your information") for the purposes set out in our Privacy Policy section. You will be/would have been asked to agree to our use of your information at the appropriate time. If you do not agree, we cannot interact with you or accept your booking.

Information about cookies and their use by us on this Website can be found in our <Statement on Cookies>.

D. GENERAL

Statutory Rights

These terms and conditions do not affect your statutory rights.

Updates and Changes

We may remove or make changes to the products, information, content, materials, tools and features on this Website at any time without liability and without notice to you. We also reserve the right to immediately terminate or suspend your use of or access to this Website at any time and without notice if we consider that you have breached any of our Terms and Conditions. We may also change or modify all of any parts of our Terms and Conditions at any time and such changes or modifications shall be effective immediately upon their publication. You should review these regularly to ensure you are familiar with the most up to date version. Browsing and continuing to access or use our Website constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms and conditions and you agree to by bound by the updated terms and conditions.

Disclaimer

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied by statute, custom or usage relating to the information contained in this Website and we shall not be liable for any losses or damages whatsoever, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise arising from this website, or from any interruption or delay in accessing this Website.

PRIVACY POLICY

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

Your Information

This refers to a combination of information such as your name, contact details, travel preferences and special needs/disabilities/dietary requirements that you supply us or is supplied to us, including any information about other persons on your booking ("your information"). Your information is collected when you request information from us, contact us (and vice versa) or make a booking. You are responsible for ensuring that other members of your party are aware of the content of our Privacy Policy and consent to your acting on their behalf in all your dealings with us.

We will update your information whenever we can to keep it current, accurate and complete.

Our Use of Your Information

(1) For the purpose of providing you with our services, including your flight, holiday or insurance, etc., we may disclose and process your information outside the UK/EEA. In order for you to travel abroad, it may be mandatory (as required by government authorities at the point(s) of departure and/or destination) to disclose and process your information for immigration, border control, security and anti-terrorism purposes, or any other purposes which they determine appropriate. Some countries will only permit travel if you provide your advance passenger data (for example Caricom API and US secure flight data). These requirements may differ depending on your destination and you are advised to check. Even if not mandatory, we may exercise our discretion to assist where appropriate.

(2) We may collect and process your information for the purposes set out in our registration with the Office of the Information Commissioner, and disclose the same to our group companies for business purposes and also to companies and our service providers who act as "data processors" on our behalf, or to credit and fraud agencies (some of whom are located outside the UK/EEA). These purposes include administration, providing services (and contacting you where necessary), customer care, service quality, business management and operation, re-organisation/structuring/sale of our business (or group companies), risk assessment/management, security, fraud and crime prevention/detection, monitoring, research and analysis, social media, reviews, marketing, customer purchasing preferences and trends, dispute resolution/litigation, credit checking and debt collection.

(3) Information (such as health or religion) may be considered "sensitive personal data" under the Data Protection Act 1998. We collect it to cater to your needs or act in your interest, and we are only prepared to accept sensitive personal data on the condition that we have your positive consent. By booking with us you also agree for your insurers, their agents and medical staff to exchange relevant information and sensitive personal data with us in circumstances where we/they need to act on your behalf or in the interest of passengers or in an emergency.

If you do not agree to Our Use of Your Information above, we cannot engage/do business with you or accept your booking.

Direct Marketing Material

(1) We may from time to time contact you with information on offers of goods and services, brochures, new products, forthcoming events or competitions from our holiday divisions and our group companies. Our websites will assume you to agree to e-communications when you make a booking. We will tailor the information we send you unless you tell us not to. This will enable us to send you more personalised and relevant communications. You will be given the opportunity on every communication to opt-out of this personalisation.

(2) You may indicate your preference regarding receiving third party direct marketing material.

(3) If do not wish to receive such information or would like to change your preference, please refer to point (2) of "Your Rights" below.

Your Rights

(1) On completing our Data Subject Access Request form, you are entitled to a copy of the information we hold about you (for a £10 fee) and to correct any inaccuracies.

(2) You have the right to ask in writing not to receive direct marketing material from us. If available, you can amend your previous preference on our website(s), use our "unsubscribe email" or refer to our literature containing instructions. Once properly notified by you, we will take steps to stop using your information in this way.

(3) For a list of relevant brands, please send us your request.

Please write to Adventure tours Australia Group, Lvl 3/ 380 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Foreign Controls

Outside the European Economic Area (EEA), note that controls on data protection in such countries may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country.

USE OF TOOLS/"Cookies" and Links to Other Websites

If our contact and dealing with you is via our website(s), we may use cookies. To find out more about the types of cookies on our website(s), how we use cookies, to disable them or to change your preference and more, please refer to the information provided on our website(s). By using our website(s), you consent to our use of cookies.

Our website(s) may contain links to third party websites or micro-sites not controlled or owned by us. For example, reference sites or ancillary products and services sites or websites owned by our sister companies. It is your responsibility to check the status of these sites before using them. Please read their applicable terms and conditions, etc. carefully.

Monitoring

To ensure that we carry out your instructions accurately, improve our service and for security and fraud, we may review, monitor and/or record: (1) telephone calls; (2) activities using CCTV in and around our premises; (3) transactions and activities at all points of contact; and (4) web traffic, activities, etc. and social media. All recordings and derivative materials are and shall remain our sole property.

Security Statement

We have taken all reasonable steps and have in place appropriate security measures to protect your information.

Changes to this Policy

Any changes to this Policy will be either posted on our website, brochure and/or made available on request.

STATEMENT ON COOKIES

By using our website, you agree to our Website Terms & Conditions.

Take a look at our Privacy Policy section to find our more on how we collect and use personal data.

When you visit our websites we use cookies. Cookies allow us to identify the computer or device you're using to access our websites – but we can't identify you personally.

You can set up your web browser to refuse cookies, but this means you won't be able to book on our website or use all of its features.

What we use cookies for

Storing what's in your shopping basket: This allows you to buy holidays with usCollecting information: This means we can learn more about how you use our website so we can improve our products and online experience.Tailoring your experience: Cookies allow us to provide you with information, products and services that we think you'll find interestingMaking our marketing relevant: We can show you relevant offers and promotions on our own websites and through our advertising networks.

Email newsletters

If you receive our email updates, we tailor the information we send you based on the data our cookies have collected from your recent visits to our website. You can opt-out of this in any email we send.

Types of cookies we use

Here are the types of cookies our websites use and some more details about what they're used for:

Application Cookies

These cookies allow us to make sure you get the best possible experience on our website. They're essential for you to be able to search and buy online with us.

Behavioural Cookies

Behavioural Cookies help us provide you with an online experience that's tailored to your needs. They help us show you the most relevant content, based on your preferences.

Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our customers are using the website, so we can make things better.

We also monitor which of our marketing activities generates traffic to our websites using cookies. We use this data to reward our partners if you make a booking with us.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies can be used by us and our partners. They allow us to interact with you once you've left our website – by showing you adverts for example – to help you find the holiday that's right for you.

By using our websites, you agree to us using cookies as set out in our Statement on Cookies.

COOKIES – THE LOWDOWN

Read through this section for all you need to know about what cookies are and how we use them.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer by us or our partners. They let us identify the device you're using – but not you personally. This information is sent back to our systems as you move around our website.

Cookies are unique to the web browser you're using – so if you're using a desktop computer as well as a mobile, different data will be collected for each.

You can find more information on the About Cookies website.

Cookies can be set by the owner of the website you're on. These are known as 1st Party Cookies. There are also 3rd Party Cookies that can be set by partner websites. Only the owner of the cookie can see the anonymous information it collects.

You can choose to accept all cookies, reject 3rd Party Cookies or reject all cookies by changing your internet browser settings. If you don't accept cookies, some features of our website won't work. For example, you won't be able to make a booking.

How we use cookies

We may use cookies to find out more about how you use our website – like the searches you make and your preferences. We use this information to:

Make it possible for you to use our websiteShow you information and offers that are relevant to youFind out more about how our customers use the site

Buying our products online

When you're buying something on our website, we need to use cookies to keep track of what you're booking as you move through each stage of the booking process.

Keeping track of your searches and preferences

Your recent searches and shortlisted holidays are recorded using cookies.

If you've searched for a holiday, left our website and then you come back later, the search panel will keep the information you provided before, so you won't need to fill everything in again.

If you've made a shortlist but you haven't saved it by entering your email address, we'll store your shortlisted holidays using a cookie, so you'll be able to see it when you visit us again using the same computer or device.

Improving your experience

We use cookies and software programmes to record, measure and analyse how our customers use our website. We use this information to understand what you want from our website, which helps us when we're considering future products like flight routes and holidays.

We can also find out how you move around our website, so we can look into any errors stopping you from being able to do what you want. The data we collect from cookies is really important for us to improve your experience.

Making your experience personal

When you're on our website, we might interact with you or show you personalised information and offers anonymously. Cookies help us to do this by letting us know how you're using our website on your particular computer or device, which means we can work out what's most relevant to you.

For example, we've got more than one million holidays available at any time, but we can use cookies to suggest things like holidays from your nearest airport, destinations you've shown interest in, or products you might like.

Receive our email newsletters? We link information from cookies with your email registration details so we can tailor the information we send you – unless you tell us not to. You'll be given the chance to opt-out on every email we send you.

Adverts on other websites

If you visit one of our partner sites, you might see an advert that's relevant to what you searched for when you last visited our own site. We work with advertising networks who use cookies to collect information on your preferences, meaning we can show adverts tailored to you.

Refusing cookies and changing your mind after you've accepted

Refusing cookies

You can change your browser settings to accept or refuse all cookies, choose which cookies you want or don't want, or ask to be notified when a cookie is set. Use the help feature in your browser to see how.

Changing your mind after you've accepted our cookies

If you change your mind after you've accepted our cookies, you'll find an option within your internet browser to clear cookies that have already been set. Use the help feature in your browser to see how. You'll then need to change your browser settings to refuse cookies in future.

More details on how to refuse cookies

Take a look at the websites of Pinsent Masons law firm or the Internet Advertising Bureau for independent information on cookies – including how to refuse or delete them from your computer or device.

Just so you know, you won't be able to benefit from all the features of our website and email newsletters or book online with us if you refuse cookies.

Find out more on cookies

Take a look at these websites for more information on cookies:

Independent advice

• Pinsent Masons law firm
• Internet Advertising Bureau

Information from our agencies and partners

• Adobe
• Google Analytics 

Guides Role

A Cultural Ambassador

Our tour guides are the most important part of our business. They are responsible for creating outstanding memorable travelling experiences for our passengers. This can be hard work, but it is extremely satisfying. Travel memories last a lifetime.

Our tour guides work with many different nationalities and personalities under ever-changing conditions. You will need to build trust and friendship with your tour group, so patience, empathy, and an open mind will be of great value .

Working Hours

While on tour you will be away for at least two days at a time, most likely more. We have 7-day a week departures so you will be required to work weekends and public holidays. But you do get days off between tours to relax and unwind!

Daily Duties

• Management and care of small tour groups
• Conducting guided interpretive walks (approx. 2-3 hrs) each day
• Cooking and preparing all meals in basic campsites/accommodation. Guests assist and participate in these activities (includes gas cooking, and camp-oven cooking over a fire).
• Driving one of our fleet of 24 seat Mitsubishi Rosa buses, 21 seat Toyota Coaster buses and 16 seat Mitsubishi Cantor 4WD trucks
• Collecting firewood and preparing small fires
• Camping in permanent tents, swagging out under the stars, or staying in rooms at accommodation venues.
• Basic cleaning & tidying of camp sites and vehicle
• Adhering to all Local, State and national legislation and OH&S.
• Interacting with domestic and international travellers, providing a high standard of customer service and communication.

Basic Tour Guide Kit

To kit yourself out, here are a few essential things you will be required to obtain prior to the commencement of employment:

• Small First Aid kit
• Basic toolbox
• Hands-free microphone
• iPod (or similar)
• Torch
• Hiking boots
• Akubra Hat (or similar wide brimmed hat)
• Uniform

      

Interview with a Guide

"TK" – Scott Russell - Tour Guide based in Darwin

What made you decide to become a tour guide?

I always wanted to see my country, and love working in the outdoors. Originally I was working full time as a tree surgeon, I was very happy doing that job but I broke my wrist and was unable to continue climbing trees. Looking through the internet one day for a new job I stumbled across an article about touring in Central Australia and the Top End. Sounded fun.

Why the Northern Territory?

I originally started in Alice Springs. I think I was attracted to the remoteness of the place. It was quite appealing to me to pack up and move to a place so different for where I had lived my entire life, in Sydney. The whole sleeping under the stars in the Outback just did it for me.

What kinds of training/experience do you have?

I studied Botany for three years at uni to be an Arborist so that gave me a good background with the Flora to be seen out there. Then after I was hired I went through a training course. That lasted for about 1.5 months during which we spent time with National Park rangers, anthropologists, and senior tour guides to teach us the finer details of the job.

In an average week, what does your schedule look like?

It varies quite a bit from week to week.In our busy season here, from May to October, I can be working up to 6 days a week. This is when all the tourists arrive and the weather is very comfortable.In the quieter season I'll be working 3 or 4 days a week. This is great as I can rest up after working hard during the busy times, and I can even fit in time to do fishing in-between my tours!

What do you enjoy the most, and the least, about your job?

The best parts of the job would have to be meeting so many people from so many different places and cultures and getting to show them this beautiful country. I learn as much from passengers as I hope they do from me. I don't really have a least favorite part though I really don't like doing any paperwork.

What are some common misconceptions people have about Australia?

The pure size of the country would have to be number one – it is so much bigger then most people can grasp until they visit. Then there's that whole thing that the snakes and spiders are everywhere and will go out of their way to get you!

Where are you from originally?

Born in Sydney and lived there until I moved to Alice Springs for this job. These days I live in Darwin though, been here over four years now.

 

Recruitment Process

APPLY NOW

1. Submit your online application form

• Please review the position information carefully. If you think you have what it takes to be a member of the Adventure Tours team please complete our enquiry form, which will be sent directly to our Recruitment Manager.

2. Company Presentation and Round One Interviews

• Successful applicants will be contacted via email and invited to our first round interviews. This will include a short presentation on the position and the company, followed by a short interview. During your interview, you will be given ten minutes to tell us about yourself, why you would make a great tour guide and why you would like to work for our company. Please prepare by looking through our website and our products. 
• Please bring a copy of your resume to your round one interview. This will need to include two professional referees who we can contact for verbal support of your application.
• Please also bring a copy of the following should you have them:                                     

• Current Senior Level First Aid certificate             • Current driver’s license

• For those who reside in or near a major city we will invite you to our first round interviews at the centre nearest to you.
• For those applicants who reside in regional areas, interviews will be conducted via telephone or Skype.
• Following round one interviews, candidates willl be advised via email whether they have progressed to the next stage.

3. Round Two Interviews

• Round two involves personal interviews. If you are successful you will be offered a place on the Adventure Tours training programme.

4. The Training Program

• If you accept the training placement our Recruitment Manager will forward your details to the appropriate Operations Department. They will assist you with final preparations and relocation to ensure a smooth transition into your new job.
• The two week comprehensive Adventure Tours Australia Guide Training Program must be completed before you can become a tour guide. Our training gives you the tools you need to conduct safe, informative and fun outback tours.
• During our Guide Training Program you will learn about Australian history, aboriginal culture, geology, flora and fauna; national parks and wildlife; camp-oven cooking, food hygiene and bushcraft; plus heavy vehicle driver training and basic diesel mechanics. Leadership, communication and group dynamics are also very important components of the training program.
• We are proud to offer a unique cultural training component. You will learn story-telling, bush tucker, and bush medicine first-hand from a local Traditional Owner.

NB:           

(1) You will be assessed throughout your training and employment is not guaranteed until you successfully pass the training program.

(2) You are not paid during your two week training course, but all on-the-road training will include meals, accommodation and associated costs free of charge.

5. Trainee Surveys

We take the responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of our guests very seriously. We are also committed to supporting and fully preparing our guides.

Between 1 and 5 of your first tours will be conducted with the support of an experienced Adventure Tours Australia tour guide. We call these “Survey Tours.” The number of survey tours each trainee requires differs from person to person. Survey Tours provide you with support and constructive feedback. When your manager deems you are ready to “fly solo”, you will spend three months as a probationary tour guide, after which you become a fully fledged professional tour guide.

NB: Survey and Probationary Tour Guides are paid positions

Reapplying:

Should you be unsuccessful at any of these stages, please do consider gaining further suitable life skills/employment experience and reapplying at a later date. We would love to hear from you again.



APPLY NOW

Job Enquiry: Guides Role

We're hiring!

TOUR GUIDE

PEAK Adventure Travel are one of Australia's premier touring companies operating iconic brands - Adventure Tours Australia and Intrepid Connections. We offer a huge tour product range that provides the opportunity for you to guide in Central Australia and the Top End. On our tours we emphasise environmental and cultural interpretation, as well as providing a fantastic social fun time for our passengers.

We are inviting you to be considered to join our team of expert guides and share your love of Central and Northern Australia with a bunch of enthusiastic travellers, taking them to our regions most exciting and diverse places.

As a Tour Guide, your responsibilities will include accompanying your group on 3-5 day tours, providing informative commentary, cooking, loading vehicles, and basic cleaning.

What we look for in a great guide:

• The ability to mix and interact with people
• Health and fitness levels required to engage in a range of activities, including packing and unpack vehicles and hiking
• Reliable, punctual and able to work unsupervised
• An excellent sense of humour and high levels of patience
• Knowledge of the areas visited on tour
• Basic mechanical knowledge

To qualify for this role you must possess a Medium Rigid licence. It is advantageous if you already have an MR or HR Licence. However, the MR can be obtained during our training program.A Senior 1st Aid Certificate must be obtained prior to commencement of training.

A fully comprehensive and interactive training program will commence on 12th August 2013 from our Operations base in Alice Springs.

If you feel you have the drive, charisma, commitment and knowledge to make our passengers' holiday of a lifetime - then apply now!

CARE TAKER DUO - OPERATIONS ASSISTANT AND TOUR HOST

The PEAK Adventure Travel Group operate the NT's leading touring brands in the Adventure space - Adventure Tours Australia and Intrepid Connections! We are looking to fill two Yulara-based roles. The two successful candidates will be accommodated in our Yulara company share-house. The roles are full-time, and will work on a roster of 3 weeks on, one week off.

Operations Assistant and Maintenance Hand

This person will be responsible for maintaining the campground at Yulara and providing support to the Tour Guides moving through with their groups. This will involve performing regular repairs, preventative maintenance and some construction work on the campsites.

You will also provide administrative support to the Operation in Alice Springs for the tours in your local area. The ideal person for this role has:

• some trade or handy-person experience.
• knows their way around a computer,
• has good admin skills and
• excellent interpersonal skills.
• We will require you to hold a current LR licence with H endorsement, and a Senior First Aid certificate.

Tour Host and Yulara Operations Assistant

This person will be responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting meals to our Yulara-based tours. The Host will also perform basic house-keeping duties for tours, including making up beds and cleaning on-site tents and kitchens.

You will also share responsibility for checking-in tours to the site, some admin duties and taking emergency calls from Tour Guides. Ideally you will have:

some experience in food handling and the hospitality industry.

• excellent interpersonal skills and
• be able to maintain a high degree of attention to detail, particularly around food safety and general hygiene.
• It would be beneficial if you held a current LR licence with H endorsement, and a Senior First Aid certificate.

If you (and someone you know!) are interested in taking on this exciting and varied lifestyle, mixing with people the world over, and becoming the 'heart and soul' of our Red Centre experience - we would love to talk to both of you!

Drop us a line or email for a set of more detailed job descriptions.