Our Team

Peter Miller. Peter was one of the founders of No Roads Expeditions. He is now the Managing Director however this doesn't keep him indoors. He likes to say he has an MBA (Management By Absence). Peter's extensive travel led him to founding No Roads Expeditions. He saw too many people and environments being abused by operators and believed that things need to be changed. He also recognised an inflexibility by operators taking the adventure out of adventure travel. Peter has travelled extensively throughout the Pacific, Asia, Africa and Europe. He is the father to four children, Max, Jett, Kane and Coco who he hopes will share his passion for travel and adventure. Short term goal is Cho Oyu an 8000m+ summit for his 40th birthday.

Hi, I'm Drew Gordon. I first walked the Kokoda Track in 2001.The trek made a huge impression on me and I then returned to do it all again the following year. Over subsequent years I often thought about the wonderful experience and felt a strong desire to return.

In 2007 I retired as a state manager of a national private investigation company and was free to pursue my passions for bushwalking, kayaking, weight training and dog obedience training.

I live in the outer reaches of Melbourne on the mighty Yarra River and also have an interest in indigenous flora and fauna. I share the garden and bush block with my partner Trudy and my Hungarian Vizsla dog named Kagi. (named after the No Roads home village on the Kokoda Track).

I’m infamous for my love of Pavlova and have been known to overdose on this delectable dessert for breakfast. The person who can invent a freeze-dried Pavlova (with cream and fruit) will be a winner with me. I also love meat and only tolerate vegetables, much to my vegetarian partner’s disdain.

I have a passion for Australian military history - in particular WW2 RAAF POWs in Europe, Kokoda Campaign and the Independent Companies (Commandos).

I served for eight years with 2 Company, 1st Commando Regiment (Australian Special Forces). And continue to maintain close links with Commandos through my involvement with the Regimental Association.

I commenced trek guiding with No Roads in 2008.and have now led in excess of 15 treks and look forward to many more! In the near future I will also commence leading treks in East Timor and look forward to the new challenges that this will provide.

I get huge satisfaction working with an ethical trekking company like No Roads Expeditions. My personal goal in the capacity as a trek guide is to ensure that all members of my group achieve their goals, that the trek exceeds their expectations as well as them having a memorable positive experience!

My dream trek would be to have one of my trekkers take a set of bagpipes with them and to hear the haunting sound of Amazing Grace at Isurava Memorial with the early morning mist swirling around the group. I’d even carry the pipes for them!

I look forward to trekking with you!!

Phil Monteduro. After completing a degree in Physical Education/Outdoor Education in 2001, Phil worked six months in Australia then packed up his life and travelled to London. Living in Europe was a fantastic opportunity for him to travel extensively experiencing the diverse cultures and natural environments the northern hemisphere has to offer including the fumaroles of Mt Vesuvio in Italy, the ice glaziers of Jungfraujoch and places of historical significance such as the battle fields of Gallipoli and the concentration camps of Poland. Phil returned to Australia in 2003 and has worked full-time as a secondary teacher, exposing students to a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities in a range of natural environments, both domestically and internationally. Since being back in Australia he has managed to further his passion for travel by using his holiday breaks as an excuse to get away. Phil hopes to continue adventure travelling throughout the world sharing his experiences with others that are prepared to take up the challenge and join him. His dream is to climb one of the worlds spectacular 8000m peaks and experience the biodiversity of as many different natural environments the planet has to offer. 

My name is Norman Lu and I am lucky enough to be a No Roads guide. I'm 39 years old with a passion for the outdoors and have always had a keen interest in wildlife and experiencing the wilderness. I have previously worked as a Rainforest Guide and Canoe Guide in Far North Queensland.

My day job as a Firefighter with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade now allows me the opportunity to get out and regularly challenge myself. Expeditions with No Roads have given me the opportunity to continue pushing myself, and at the same time see more of our wonderful planet.

My ultimate trip would be to explore regions of South America, particularly around the Orinoco River.

I consider completing the Kokoda Track to be one of my biggest achievements, and helping others to achieve their goals one of the most satisfying. I've been fortunate enough to go on a couple of No Roads Exploration trips, conquering Gunung Rinjani from the South and have just returned from a fantastic Komodo Kayaking adventure. I urge anyone who gets the chance to go on an exploration trip to do so. It is an amazing feeling going places where other people haven't been.

Originally from Canada I now enjoy spending my time in the warmer climates of South East Asia, Fiji, and PNG.  I am blessed with a wonderful and understanding wife and have a couple of fantastic young children who keep me on my toes.

Hi, I'm Ron Young. I'm 47 yrs old and I have 2 teenage sons and live in Beaumaris (Vic) with my partner Rae and her 2 boys.  During the week I'm a firefighter with the Melbourne Fire Brigade stationed at Windsor.  Prior to joining No Roads my idea of a getaway holiday/trip was somewhere which had a 24 hour reception, room service and the morning paper delivered to my room.  Since my first trip to Kokoda/PNG in 2005 my expectations have changed and I'm now looking forward to the more out of the way destinations. 

Likes: St Kilda Football Club (AFL), beer, cricket (test match), beer, red wine, beer, coffee (latte), beer. running/walking, cooking, afternoon siestas and watching my boys play their sports. And did I say beer!!!

I find being a guide along the Kokoda Track a very rewarding experience.  I enjoy the physical and mental torture of the track as well as watching trekkers push themselves to their limits in achieving their goal.

In the future I would like to travel to other adventurous destinations that No Roads offer including:- North Africa, Indonesia (Komodo Dragons trip boss), Everest and the Annapurna Circuit.

 
Barry Gray:  If there is an opportunity to go somewhere I haven't been sign me up.  I love to travel and love working for No Roads.  PNG and Africa are my primary destinations but if it somewhere else you are interested in going I am sure I can find the time to guide you.  If you are thinking Africa it is worth the effort!  When not working for No Roads I like to travel and if not planning to travel.  Cultures, languages and religions all intrigue me and look forward to studying them more if my current uni degree ever ends.  My list of future places to visit with my soon to be wife is endless, unlike my time and resources to do so, thank goodness for No Roads.

Hi, my name is Brett Hamill and I love being a No Roads guide. I enjoy the oppurtunity to travel, see new things and meet new people. I have been trekking for the last few years after completing the Kokoda Track for the first time in 2004. I love my leisurely (?!?) strolls in the jungle with the ability to learn and experience what our forefathers endured during the war years.

I currently live in Melbourne with my wife and daughter and work as a Firefighter with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.

I would also love to go to South America and travel through Peru, Chile and Argentina and Antarctica.  My ultimate travel adventures would be to travel to Africa and explore the Zambezi River, Okavango Delta and climb Mt Kilimanjaro (next year please boss?!?!).
 

David is 45 years old and lives with his wife and 3 children in Caulfield in Melbourne's east. David started hitchhiking to the beach when he was 12 y/o and hasn't stopped travelling since. While exploring for surf in Vietnam in 1994, DC met his French femme fatale and since then they've dragged their kids across the globe, living in Dublin in 98/99 and then spending 2002 & 2006 living in the south of France, David has done his upmost to confuse his children, confound his wife and test the patience of the chief of the MFB where he has been tolerated for 19 years. David has a passion for military history and physical exertion, a combination that is well suited to a No Roads guide.

Jack is our No Roads PNG Manager. He is from the central Kokoda Track Village of Kagi, which is the home base for No Roads along the Track. Jack is the father to two children in Port Moresby.

Jack has very strong links to his community in both Kagi and Port Moresby and is always looking for new opportunities in PNG for No Roads. He is the face of PNG, greeting guests at the airport, greeting trekkers at the end of their expedition and ensuring our team is well looked after. Jack has overseen the expansion of No Roads in PNG from its beginning and responsible for No Roads being the largest Kokoda operator.

Jack has plans to visit Australia in the near future and to travel to as many No Roads countries as possible. 

Terrance is one of several lead guides in PNG. Terrance however has another role in Port Moresby, co-ordinating the porter team and ensuring all expeditions run smoothly and professionally.

From Kagi, Terrance has ambitions of getting into accounting via study through correspondence. While a young man, Terrance is a natural leader and we have great plans for his future at No Roads. 

Imron Rosadi or just Ronnie has recently become a father to his son Bintang (which means Star). Ronnie is our No Roads Manager for Indonesia, coordinating all our expeditions over this vast archipelago.

Ronnies favourite trip is the the Gunung Rinjani expedition in which he pioneered with No Roads. His team of dedicated professional guides and porters can whip up some of the most delicious expedition food including Nasi Goreng and Nasi Campur.

Ronnie is now also overseeing our new kayaking expeditions in the Komodo Islands.

Hi all,

My name is Daniel Green and I will be your Australian Guide for your upcoming Kokoda Trek.

First of all I would just like to say that I am very excited about our trip and I can’t wait to get amongst the wilderness and show you some of what PNG and the Kokoda Track has to offer.
 
I am a 23 year old young man born and bred in the central North Island of New Zealand in the small city of Rotorua.

I am a single dad to a beautiful 3 week old baby boy and I’m loving the challenges that fatherhood is throwing at me, even the poo’s and spew’s.

I work as a Graphic artist and digital printer in Carrum Downs as my full time job and currently reside in Aspendale right by the beach; spectacular - especially in the summer.

Some of my hobbies include spending as much time as I can with my son, bush walking, snowboarding, mountain biking, cooking, training at the gym, playing pool, trying to learn Swedish and watching Flight of the Conchords and Bear Gryll’s documentaries. I am a huge sports fan and I love going to watch live matches especially when the Melbourne Victory play at home. I love socializing with new people and working amongst the community, I have recently applied for the MFB to hopefully one day join the ranks as a fireman.
 
Working for an adventure company has always been a passion of mine, I have been with No Road’s as a guide for over 12 months now, leading expeditions and working behind the scenes doing weekend walks with clients and going along to schools and gyms to talk about upcoming expeditions as well. My ultimate goal would be to one day travel the world on exploratory trips finding more untouched parts of the globe to take likeminded adventurers along to visit.

My name is Rhys Livingstone and I am married with two children.  I am 46 years of age and grew up in Melbourne where I worked in the police force for 24 ½ years.  We made the ‘sea change’ 2 ½ years ago and moved to the Sunshine Coast where I manage holiday units in Caloundra.

I played football for over 20 years and also played lacrosse, basketball & cricket.  I enjoy being outside, love camping and have found great bushwalking locations in the local hinterland to maintain my fitness.  In the mid 90’s I completed the ‘Murray Marathon’ and hope to find the time to do more kayaking.

In my early 20’s I joined the army reserve and was attached to the 1RVR infantry unit.  From that time I developed an interest and great respect for the feats and history of our military.  I have had the fortune to travel extensively through South East Asia and used the opportunity to visit Changi & walk through Hellfire Pass.

I saw the Kokoda as a great personal challenge and first went over in 2006 & again in 2008.  I have experienced the highs and lows of the track as I became ill on my first trip but enjoyed a great trek last year.  The scenery, physical challenge, interaction with the locals and the overall magic of the place has given me a real passion for PNG and gave me the desire to become an expedition guide.  I chose No Roads as they are professional, environmentally focussed and show a real respect for the villagers and porters they employ.  My initial focus is on Kokoda trips but I also hope to climb Rinjani and experience the Komodo kayaking adventure.  My ultimate goal over the next few years will be to walk the track with my son Conor.

I love a good joke, enjoy a challenge and have years of experience working within a team environment.  I hope this will assist me to make your trek a fun, rewarding and safe adventure.  I look forward to sharing the experience and challenges with you all.

My name is Chris Chalmers and I live in Geelong with my wife Corrine and our 2 young children, which keeps us both very busy. I have made a wonderful life for myself living in Geelong, as it is the base for everything which I have achieved in my life and a great place to raise my family.

My wife Corrine and I own Physical Revolution Lifestyle Club and run one of the largest Bootcamps in Australia. I also work as a Stunt Actor on film and TV and Surf as much as I can which is a great outlet for some ‘time out’. I have worked in films, T.V & television commercials doing a wide range of stunts ranging from, cliff jumps, diving, crashing cars, sinking cars, doubling actors, motorbike stunts & many more.

I have spent 20 years in Martial Arts winning numerous Aus & State titles competing and training throughout the USA, Hawaii, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Bali, PNG, New Zealand and all over Australia. Following the WW11 history throughout the pacific has been a passion during these visits as well as trekking over these countries. My martial arts background is something which I put years of training and dedication into, providing me with incredible achievements which my wife keeps telling me I should be very proud off!!

Early in 2006 I organized a charity fundraiser with United Way to Trek Kokoda, we raised over $35k and I was immediately hooked on the track. It’s not just the history that attracts me, but the whole experience itself. The environment, the people and the challenge you get while just being “out there.”

I do not take short cuts and believe in putting safety first and ensuring that all my trekkers follow strict guidelines in regards to hygiene, equipment and food preparation.

My experience running training days for large companies, Service Personnel, kids and community groups with a bit of bent humor thrown in gives me the platform for running great Treks. I am proud to be part of the No-Roads Expeditions team and look forward to having you part of it as well.