Summer Newsletter 2025
We have an incredible summer edition of our newsletter to share with you!
Don Butcher reflects on our cultural awareness course that was held on lunawanna alonnah / Bruny Island in October, Dr Eric J Woehler explains why beach is more than just a destination from the perspective of shore nesting birds, Cody McCracken and Anita Doherty share their learnings from a unique journey where they supported Jawoyn men and women as they walked the Jatbula trail, the members spotlight is on our new Vice President, Nigel Heath, who brings a diverse range of guiding experiences to the Association and we hear from Larnie Davies at the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania regarding the Tassie Tourism Ambassador Program. All this and more! Don’t forget to check the winner of our photo competition at the end of our newsletter!
Happy summer folks!
-TWGA Committee
Spring Newsletter 2024
In this edition of our newsletter you will find some wonderful content compiled by our newsletter co-ordinator, Madeleine ‘Mads’ Beech. We hear from Maddie McShane with an update on Tasmania’s longest running environmental campaign, the movement to restore Lake Pedder, and you will find some avenues for getting involved in this historic campaign. Jason MacLeod gives us an update on our engagement with the palawa / pakana community in recent months and the evolution of our idea of doing a walk on Country together. Vito Macolino writes about the significance of suburban trees. As always, check our community noticeboard for upcoming courses if you wish to upskill or renew any of your qualifications.
TWGA Newsletter Winter 2024
In this edition, we have an article from Jimmy Cordwell on the Spero-Wanderer region, aka South-West Conservation Area, the members spotlight is on long time TWGA member Kate Brown, we share an update on Tasmania's private EOI tourism proposals in light of a recent Request to Information release, and invite our members to partake in our upcoming Cultural Awareness Course with NITA Education to be held 4-6th October at Murrayfield Station on lunnawanna alonnah / Bruny Island.
TWGA Winter Newsletter 2024
TWGA Newsletter Autumn 2024
In this edition of the Tasmanian Wilderness Guides quarterly newsletter, you can find out what the TWGA has been up to over the summer! Megan Stredwick reflects on her time at our latest Cultural Awareness Course in larapuna / Eddystone Point, we share the outcomes from recent meetings with Parks and Wildlife Services, and our community noticeboard will keep you in the loop with upcoming courses specific to guiding and you will find an invitation to our winter social event!
TWGA Summer Newsletter 2024
Learn what it’s like to guide the Western Arthurs with Edward Philp, get the latest updates regarding tourism developments within Tasmania’s National Parks, read the summary of the new threatened species strategy and view details about upcoming courses specific to wilderness guides working in lutruwita/Tasmania.
TWGA Spring Newsletter 2023
Take a flight over the Western Arthurs with Michael Wright, learn about upcoming courses to up-skill your guiding qualifications, have a read of our Tassie Guides Forum recap and our Cultural Awareness Course reflections, check out our updated factsheets on the EOI and RAA process, Pay Rates and Conditions, Training Opportunities and Acknowledgement of Country. We also announce the winning photo of the spring competition!
TWGA Winter Newsletter 2023
This one’s a big edition, featuring articles titled 'Guiding on the Pinta' by Josh Moreton and Declan Hunn, 'Flying boats through mountains' by Jason MacLeod, and 'Australia's Flowers' by Vito Macolino. Furthermore, there is an interview with Roaring 40s operator Tory Stewart, a summary of our recent member's survey, an education and training factsheet, updates on upcoming courses, events and opportunities in the community noticeboard, and the result of this season's photo competition.
TWGA Autumn Newsletter 2023
The fagus is turning and the annual migration north of guides has begun!
In this volume, Alisha Lawton gives her president’s report, Andy Szollosi explores the EOI dilemma, Ed Philp recounts his experience of guiding the Great Tasmanian Traverse, Vito Macolino reflects on giving up guiding, Heidi Krajewsky outlines some convenient ways for guides to contribute to citizen science and Amelie Hudspeth gives a recap of the NITA cultural awareness course from March. We have also included an Acknowledgement of Coutnry fact sheet, and a community noticeboard with upcoming courses. And don’t forget, the results of our photo competition are in!
So dive in folks and enjoy!
TWGA Autumn Newsletter 2023
TWGA Summer Newsletter 2023
In this edition, our new president Alisha Lawton gives her first report, Andy Szollosi wishes the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area a happy 40th birthday, Jason MacLeod recounts a recent rescue on the Overland Track, Marlee Hurn gives some pointers on how to look after the Coeliacs on our trips, and our community noticeboard contains details for our upcoming cultural awareness training, an invitation to our summer BBQ and includes a list of guiding courses available in 2023. Dive in folks!
TWGA Spring Newsletter 2022
In the spring edition of the TWGA newsletter, we have articles from two members about guiding both the iconic Overland Track and getting deep into the rainforest of takanya. Featured is an update about the upcoming annual general meeting to get everyone prepared for the associations goals for next year. We interview one of the greatest outdoor imports from across the ditch, TWGA member Josh Moreton and have the plans for upcoming TWGA members trip to Lake Rodway.
TWGA Winter Newsletter 2022
The TWGA and its members have had a very busy winter, with plenty to keep us active and engaged in the community representing lutruwita/Tasmanias wild places. In the newsletter we have articles about guiding in various parts of the TWWHA, updated information about pay rates and an interview with association member and all around legend Andy Szollosi.
TWGA Autumn Newsletter 2022
It’s beginning to cool down, the fagus is starting to change and the guiding season is wrapping up. The time for guides to relax and set off on our own adventures throughout lutruwita/Tasmania! Before you head out on that quest in the Tarkine looking for bioluminescent fungi, grab a cosy chair and have a read of the autumn newsletter. In this issue we have an updated version of the guides guide to pay, an expose on a very special crustacean by Association president kenna, and a great interview with guide and sea kayaking wizard Tom Keith!
TWGA Summer Newsletter 2022
Exciting news! Those braving the highlands have seen the scoparia flowering, there has been confirmed sunshine and swimming on the overland can be described as pleasant rather than just “refreshing” , welcome to lutruwita/Tasmanian summer! In this edition of the newsletter we’re covering the exciting business of the AGM meeting, an interview with incoming vice president Jill and an intriguing read on the lake Malbena saga.
Read on and enjoy!