OUR TEAM
Our passionate team
Cristina Carvalho
Marketing & Relationship Manager
Cristina is the leader of Gone Bush Adventures marketing and & relationship efforts. Specialising for over 10 years across in PR, business management, social media, customer service and project management. Cristina is focused on delivering more meaningful, nature-inspired corporate events and development experiences. In this role, she work closely with the founding partners of Gone Bush Adventures to increase the footprint of the organisation across key corporate segments in Australia. Specifically, she is responsible for marketing the organisation including developing strategic relationships and designing/implementing marketing programs.
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Nathan Wainwright
Lead Guide
Nathan is a ecologist, adventurer and wildlife researcher working tirelessly to protect Victoria's old growth forests and vital ecosystems from the axe.
​Nathan's love for the bush and wildlife combined with his passion to help others better understand themselves and the world around them by looking into nature makes him an invaluable member of the Gone Bush guiding crew.
Andy Richards Lead Guide
Andy lives and breathes adventure and has been one of Australia's most highly regarded eco-tourism operators for more than 15 years via his Understand Down Under tours.
His passion for nature, adventure and life are contagious and he has a tremendous ability to inspire and positively influence all he encounters in the bush. Andy also has significant experience facilitating for corporate groups through his Unique Team Building business.
Sylwia Skoczylas
Specialist Guide
Sylwia is a thoughtful, caring and skillful wilderness guide as well as professional health coach & remedial massage therapist who feels most at home when in the bush.
​Sylwia is passionate about inspiring people pursue a path of greater wellbeing and using the natural environment to nourish their body, mind and soul.
Paul Dickson Lead Guide
Paul is a conservationist and wilderness tour guide with a vast experience and knowledge of the Australian bush - the place in which he feels most at home.
​Paul's number one love in life is guiding people on Nature Engagement Tours and helping them gain an appreciation for wilderness and the rich environments on their doorstep.
Jack is a currently serving as a Parks Victoria Ranger and is an incredibly knowledgeable and caring nature guide.
His background in ecology, conservation and environmental science combined with his positive energy, intellect and willingness to share makes him a remarkable companion on any bush adventure.
Jack Dewhurst
Lead Guide
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Alastair Oakman
Lead Guide
Alistair Oakman is a true adventure professional with deep guiding, environmental and educational experience all across Australia.
​A modern-day Bush Tucker Man, Al is a legendary and acclaimed bushman who has spent his life helping people connect with the natural experience in a powerful way.
Luke Christiansen
Lead Guide
Luke is a lifetime environmental educator, cultural entertainer & wilderness guide with decades of experience all around Australia and the world.
He's a seasoned adventurer and storyteller who draws on a rich base of personal experiences, scientific knowledge and traditional wisdom to help people connect more deeply with the natural environment and their heritage. For over 10 years, Luke guided for Binna Burra Lodge in Lamington National Park including a number of years as head of the guiding team and team-building activities. Away from the bush, Luke has qualifications in Training and Assessment and a wide variety of business experience.
Banksy
Specialist Guide
Banksy is a remarkable bushman who's lifelong relationship with adventure has taken him all over the globe.
​He adds significant value to our adventures, carrying a depth of knowledge and wisdom on the natural environment backed by an accomplished career in corporate learning, health, safety and physiotherapy.