Meet Our Contributors
Touringuide is written by people who actually travel Australia. Each contributor brings a different perspective shaped by how they travel, where they go, and what they care about.
Our contributors write under pen names that reflect their travel style and expertise.
Jake Mitchell
Grew up on a cattle station west of Longreach. Now splits time between mustering work and exploring the outback.
Damo Kelly
Sparky by trade, pub reviewer by passion. Lives for his four weeks off and a cold schooner.
Sarah Nguyen
Mum of three, Jayco Swan owner, and realist about what actually works with kids on the road.
Barry & June Whitfield
Sold the house, bought the van. Three years on the road and still going.
Mia & Tom Hartley
Remote workers, trail runners, wine enthusiasts. Travelling Australia in a converted Sprinter.
Wayno Briggs
Long-haul driver, B-double veteran. Has done every major highway in Australia at least twice.
Emma Jansen
Arrived on a working holiday visa, never left. Lives on $50 a day and makes it work.
Ben Cole
Former national parks ranger with a geology degree and deep respect for country.
Claire Ashworth
Heritage writer and world traveller. Makes UNESCO frameworks interesting, which is harder than it sounds.
John Fordham
Landscape photographer with fifteen years behind the lens. Shoots the Australian outback, coastline, and everything between.
Rhys Carver
Shaper and surfer from Lennox Head. Has an opinion on every break between Noosa and Ulladulla, and most of them are right.
Jess Caldwell
Cross-country mountain biker, personal trainer, and trail network reviewer. Rides a hardtail by choice.