G’day!
I may have grown up in a landlocked country on the other side of the world, but I have been a wilderness guide on this beautiful mountainous island we call lutruwita/Tasmania for over ten years.
I have a deep love for Tasmania’s landforms, natural and cultural heritage. I am also committed to carrying on the long established tradition of Tasmanian wilderness photography. As a guide, I enjoy spending time on country and helping people connect with nature. My role at TWGA is to encourage a sense of custodianship for our wild places and to keep the Association true to its objects and purposes.

Hey! I'm Amelie (she/her). I grew up on muwinina Country and have been adventuring in lutruwita/Tas for most of my life. I've got a deep connection the people and places of this wild little island and am passionate about protecting it. I love sharing my passion for the natural world with good people in good places, hopefully with a cuppa in hand. I've been guiding in Tassie for a few seasons now, as well as working an outdoor instructor/educator on the mainland and across the ditch! I love being a part of the TWGA and am excited to continue bringing people and ideas together to keep Tassie’s wild places and good people well looked after. 

Hello, my name is Vito. I’m the current treasurer for TWGA. I’ve been a guide for about a decade now, mainly on the Overland track, though after many years I am no longer full time. I spend my days working in Horticulture at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden nursery in Hobart. It would be no surprise that my passion is plants and their conservation, as well as food production gardens and self sustainability. I also like to travel, most typically to the ends of the planet where the are mountains, people are few, landscapes are vast, time slows down and the world is quiet. TWGA is a great conduit for conservation and community.

I have been working as a guide and outdoor instructor in both NZ & AUS since 2012. I currently teach wilderness first aid and tour guiding based in Hobart, and guide sea kayak tours through the summer. I have had occasional involvement with the TWGA since 2019 and am excited to be back on the committee for 2022. 

Hi, I’m Mads and I’ve lived and worked in lutruwita/Tasmania for the last two years. I currently guide bushwalking tours, sea kayaking expeditions and school programs. In 2021 I completed my Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation in Victoria, which gave me an appreciation for the importance of advanced training opportunities for guides. I’m thrilled to join the TWGA Committee this year and contribute to the Association’s goals.

Hi! I'm Mitch (he/him). Originally from the lands of the Kabi Kabi people in Queensland's Sunshine Coast Hinterland, I relocated to lutruwita / Tasmania with my partner in August 2023—and quickly fell for the island's rugged beauty and unique landscapes.

Since earning my Cert III in Bushwalking Guiding at TasTAFE, I've been excited to deepen my career in Tasmania's outdoor industry, contributing to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism. When I'm not guiding, I'm often behind a camera, casting a fishing line, crafting with leather, or adding to my collection of hats.

With a background in film production and marketing, I support the TWGA in all things digital, web, and marketing, blending my passion for Tasmania's wilderness with my skills in visual storytelling.

I’m Don Butcher. Since 1991, I have shared my love for the natural world working for NSW NP&WS, Parks Tasmania, Kakadu NP, Healesville Sanctuary and tour companies in NT and Victoria. I've had the privilege to lead extended remote pack walks in Kakadu, Kimberley and Pilbara regions for Willis's Walkabouts.

After a 2010 season as a Parks Tas summer ranger at Arthur River, I'm stoked to be back in Tas with the amazing Inala Nature tours as a bird guide. Tasmania's birds are a wonder to celebrate and great insight into the uniqueness of Tas. Black currawongs and yellow wattlebirds are such distinctive Tasmanian voices when out on Country; may our grandkids take joy as swift parrots chatter and zoom about blue gums and black gums each summer.