Active Vacations in Melbourne Australia

Kiran is Chief Strategy Officer at ANZCRO, Australia & New Zealand’s leading destination management company with 30 years of experience and a team of 90 across offices in both countries. ANZCRO specialises in meticulous customisation, designing itineraries based on each client’s profile, interests and travel goals. ANZCRO’s core competitive advantage is its extensive product range, with over 40,000 contracted products from nearly 5,000 suppliers across Australia and New Zealand. These include accommodation across all styles, transfers, guided tours, activities, attractions, walking and cycling experiences, rail, ferries, car and campervan rentals, and internal flights. The reservations team delivers fast, personalised quotes and itineraries within 1–2 business days. ANZCRO is a member of USTOA, ASTA, IATA, ATEC and NZTEC, and was named Best Reservations Team at the 2025 Australian National Travel Industry Awards. ANZCRO also received Five Magellan Gold Awards for digital innovation and advisor resources in 2024 & 2025.

Nic Cooper is the Founder of Wild Adventures Melbourne, an award-winning operator specialising in small-group, nature-based experiences across Victoria. With a passion for the outdoors and responsible travel, Nic designs immersive hiking and adventure tours that showcase Australia’s landscapes, wildlife and local stories in an authentic way.

Liesel Maddock is the Co-Founder of Warburton Adventure Co., a family-run operator based in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Passionate about outdoor adventure and community, Liesel helps deliver guided experiences including rafting, hiking and biking, connecting travellers with nature while supporting local landscapes and sustainable tourism.

Adrian oversees a diverse range of guided outdoor experiences, including rock climbing, canoeing, hiking, as well as national park and indigenous rock art experiences. All with a focus on safety, sustainability and delivering memorable, active travel experiences across Victoria.

Kasey Schoen is the Trade & Marketing Executive, Americas for Visit Victoria, responsible for supporting travel trade engagement, marketing initiatives and partnerships across the United States and Canadian markets. Based in California with extensive experience in events and travel marketing, she helps advisors connect with Victoria’s tourism opportunities, product experiences and trade tools to drive visitation to Melbourne and regional Victoria.