About Your Guides

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The crew behind the wheel.

At the core is Trent Moon, with the branch not growing far from his father’s tree. Ron Moon, a true icon of Australian remote travel, still joins tours well into his late 70s. Trent grew up with red dirt under his boots and a steering wheel in hand. His parents, Ron and Viv Moon, helped pioneer modern Australian remote travel, publishing guidebooks and mapping some of the country’s toughest tracks. Ron remains Editor-at-Large of 4×4 Australia Magazine. For Trent, it’s the family business. Raised in the bush and behind the wheel before his teens (don’t try this now, kids!), he’s led countless Simpson crossings and adventures across Australia, Africa, and the sea.

Trent, Matt, Ben, and Bertus—best mates for over 30 years—have explored just about every corner of Australia together (Vic High Country, Cape York, Simpson Desert, the Kimberley… you name it), plus half a dozen African countries. Their friendship and experience set the tone for every trip: fun, safe, capable, and full of great stories.

Matt is an exceptional leader and long-time guest favourite. He’s towed his AOR Q+ with his family into the country’s harshest conditions, combining great bush mechanic skills with top-notch problem-solving. Matt regularly leads desert trips for Moon Tours and is a huge part of the quality and value guests experience on tour.

Ben rounds out the trio. Another high school mate, he’s been on countless trips with Trent and Matt. Ben is the ultimate team player—a fan favourite who’s always ready to lend a hand, get stuck in, and share the experience with plenty of humour and care. A great mate to have by your side on any adventure.

Bertus, originally from South Africa and now calling Kununurra home, has guided in 36 countries, led expeditions with Australian Geographic, and trained Gurkhas in bush survival. He took Trent under his wing back in 1996 and has been an essential part of the team ever since.

Chief Jimmy is the engine room of Moon Tours. He works side by side with Trent at HQ and out on the road. Known for his calm presence, dry humour, and exceptional mechanical skills (especially on Toyotas—he’ll reluctantly fix “the others”), Jimmy is a guest favourite and keeps the wheels turning and the adventure rolling.

Corey & Sophie are a powerhouse team. Sophie runs much of the admin and guest communication, while Corey, a heavy diesel mechanic, is your “hands-on, get-it-done” guide. They’ve led multiple Moon Tours into Cape York, the Simpson, Victorian High Country, and the epic Coast 2 Coast. When they’re on tour—you’re in safe hands.

Harris & Bri are the ultimate fix-it duo. Harris loves a mechanical challenge and usually finds something to weld or repair. Bri is right there backing him up, both happy to dive in and help out wherever needed. Guests love their energy and enthusiasm.

Cam, based in Alice Springs, is a full-time mechanic and shop manager with Terrain Tamer. With plenty of Simpson crossings and Coast 2 Coast tours under his belt, Cam’s a loveable country bloke who keeps everything running smoothly (and always with a smile).

Together, we don’t just guide—we make sure you have the confidence, capability, and backup to enjoy every minute of the journey.

You’re in very good hands out there