The Adventure Gene
Explore the Aussie Alps with Expert-Led Adventures
From 2-day getaways to 14-day expeditions — find the perfect trip for you.
All-Inclusive Guided Hikes
We provided everything you need to get out on the trail including premium gear, food and transport. By using world-class modern hiking gear we keep your total pack weight under 10kg for nearly the entire trip.
Featured Trips
2-Day
4-Day
8-Day
14-Day
The Adventure Gene Difference
Top quality food
We work with a local freeze-drying company to provide you with the freshest and highest-quality meals on trail. That means smashed avo, preservative-free chicken, and even ice cream!
Expert guides
With over 35,000km of experience and multiple hiking records, our guides are world-class hikers. This makes them wonderful people to learn from and you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands.
Hidden spots
Coming on one of our trips means taking the path less travelled. We take you off the tourist routes to explore our favourite hidden spots in the Australian Alps, catching as many sunrises as possible.
Meet the Team
Tom Bartlett
Tom is our gear guru! He is responsible for making sure your pack is always as light as possible whilst maintaining our rigorous standards for safety and comfort. His passion for the outdoors is matched by his extensive knowledge and dedication to helping others explore the world on foot.
Maddie Wait
Maddie is our backcountry nutrition expert and master chef. As an elite endurance athlete, she is responsible for formulating and implementing our nutrition program, ensuring that you are properly fueled on our expeditions. Maddie is always designing, creating, and testing new delicious, high-quality meals for our trips.
TESTIMONIALS
I had a fantastic experience on this trip. Tom and Maddie are true professionals when it comes to hiking gear and routes. They are also very patient and caring. They always noticed when I needed a break and never pressured me to walk faster. This was important for me because, in the past, I felt stressed out while hiking. Other groups walked too quickly, and I sensed their annoyance when they had to wait for me. I often had to push myself too hard, which made me feel unwell. However, on this trip, we maintained a perfect pace.
Jiaxin Lu
You couldn’t ask for a better way to experience the highest peaks in Australia. The Adventure Gene takes all the guess work out of a fantastic hiking trip, so you just turn up and prepare to enjoy. Light weight packs with cool gear, Tom and Maddie took the time to run through the set up and were super informative about the areas we went through (down to being bang on with the best spots to be in for sunset / sunrise). Food far exceeded expectations and made for welcoming lunch and dinner stops. Would highly recommend.
Sarscha Gardner
