Connect Adventures

Local Northern Rivers NSW
Eco-Tourism Experts

Connect Adventures’ vision is to take people on immersive journeys into natural and wild places where a deep connection with nature and culture is created. This deep connection then empowers people to want to conserve and protect these unique and spectacular places.

Walking Tours

Connect Adventures run walking tours into spectacular, natural and wild locations in Northern NSW. We connect people to these places, in a way that will allow them to forget their day-to-day life, to be immersed in nature and be completely present with the experience.

Connect Adventures runs premium walking experiences that captivate our guests by sharing deep insights and meaningful connections with the environments we explore, through the delicious food we serve, our personalised customer support and the expertise of our professionally qualified local guides.

We prioritise environmental practices with minimal impact, safety and risk management, always fostering a sense of adventure and connection with nature.

Learn More About Our Walks

Connect Adventures Hiker on Trail in Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia.

Our Walks Include:

Experienced Guides

Only qualified wilderness guides lead our trips. Our guides are trained in wilderness first aid and are experts in local knowledge of flora, fauna and indigenous cultural history.

Equipment Supplied

Quality tents are provided & you will sleep on comfortable sleeping mats or mattresses (depending on the trip type you choose).

Generous, Delicious & Nutritious Meals

All our meals are freshly prepared by our guides with an emphasis on local native ingredients

Local Eco-Tourism Experts

We live and work in the Northern Rivers of NSW and know the local area’s special and secret spots!

Respect & Knowledge of Cutlure

We acknowledge & pay respect to the people of the Bundjalung Nation as custodians of the land on which we walk

Environmental sustainability

Environmental sustainability is at the heart of our tours, we aim for zero impact on our walks as eco-tourist specialists

Small Group Tours

Our tours are intimate & nature immersive experiences, as such we limit our numbers to 10 guests per walk

Transport Provided

Transfers to and from the National Parks we start and finish our walks, and all fees are included.

Our mission is to run immersive small group walking experiences in spectacular natural environments, that enable our guests to deeply connect with the places they visit. We help our guests develop a deep respect and care for the environment they are visiting.

Connect Adventures’ will take you on unforgettable journeys that create lifelong memories.

Who are we…

Jason and Kathryn are passionate hikers, and we have done multi-day walks in Australia and overseas.

We understand how an unforgettable customer experience looks and feels, and what it takes to leave an experience wanting to tell everyone you know about it.

Jason Little is a passionate hiker and adventure tourism professional whose love for hiking was sparked by his first trek along the iconic Kokoda Track. With many years of living in regional NSWs, Jason’s deep connection to nature and the outdoors flourished into a career focused on promoting adventure tourism, walking experiences, and outdoor activities.

Throughout his career, Jason has worked across various aspects of the adventure tourism and walking industries, specialising in compliance, processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety for both participants and operators. With a focus on making outdoor experiences as enriching and safe as possible, Jason continues to inspire others to embrace the outdoors.

A firm believer that “the best hike I’ve done was the last one,” Jason thrives on pushing his limits with every track he conquers, constantly seeking new adventures and challenges in the natural world.

Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation, Certificate IV Training and Assessment, a Bachelor of Education, and Wilderness First Aid.

Kathryn Woods is a qualified Nutritionist and Building Biologist. She believes being outside in nature is at the forefront of having a healthy body and mind. Spending many of her earlier years working long hours in tightly shut offices contributed to her chronic allergies and health issues, and one of the key things that improved her health was spending more time outdoors.

She is a passionate hiker and believes going on a multiday hike shouldn’t be about eating average food that will upset your belly, but rather an opportunity to invent delicious (and healthy) meals that leave you satisfied after a day’s walking.

Kathryn will be the main contact during your pre-walk journey, and she will be there to chat and answer any questions you have. She will ensure that the guides head out on trips with delicious food that will sustain and satisfy you, and she will tailor meals for most dietary requirements.

“I believe doing a multi-day walk and camping can be the best medicine. I love when I’m camping in nature I sleep better and more soundly every night as my body clock resets”

Kathryn and Jason, founders of Connect Adventures, enjoying a mountain hike in Australia.

Nature

Being outside and connecting with nature is one of the best things we can do for our health and well-being. Being in such unique and spectacular environments is a privilege.

Connect Adventures aims to be at the forefront of sustainable and responsible tourism practices. Minimal impact and Leave No Trace bushwalking practices allow walkers to enjoy their natural surroundings without causing environmental degradation. It’s all about treading softly.

Showcasing, education and conservation of National Parks, the environment, and cultural heritage is of the utmost importance, and we consider it a privilege to operate in NSW’s unique wilderness environments.

We foster a community group spirit and fun and adventure on our walks.

Connect Adventures encourages guests to share their experiences and stay in touch after their trip, we value all feedback and endeavour to be constantly improving.

Our customer service philosophy is to offer a trusted and premium experience before, during and after the tour. We offer personalised support and inclusivity, so each person feels equally supported in the outdoors.

People

Place

Northern New South Wales Is Our Home

Connect Adventures considers it a privilege to have been granted licences to operate in Northern NSW’s unique wilderness environments. Showcasing and educating guests about these environments and the National Parks of our local area is of the utmost importance to us, and we have an in-depth knowledge of these areas.

We thoroughly enjoy sharing what we know about the land, the history, the unique flora and fauna and its stunning waterfalls, lookouts and walking tracks with our special guests

The land we work and walk upon was never ceded and is the traditional land of the Widjabul Wiabal and Minjungbal people of the Bundjalung Nation.

We are aware of and respect Indigenous people’s protected and sacred sites, areas and stories.

Connect Adventures respect Aboriginal culture which we will address with our guests through culturally appropriate and considered practices. We will share general knowledge, and we embrace traditional owners to share their stories in their way.

Culture