Meet the Crew

OUR TEAM

Here at Exmouth Adventure Company, we believe our people are our biggest asset. We are a small team of passionate individuals who love what we do and this amazing area that we call home.

Our team enjoy sharing the beauty of Ningaloo Reef and surrounds with people from all over the world. We believe in the ethos of Exmouth Adventure Co, which is to be as environmentally sensitive and sustainable as practical, in order to preserve this stunning ecosystem for it's own right, and for future generations to enjoy.

The safety of our guests is paramount, and our guides and instructors undertake regular training to ensure their skills and knowledge are up-to-date. Depending on their area of specialisation, our team's qualifications may include: Wilderness First Aid, Surf Rescue (Surf Lifesaving WA), Kayak guide/instructor (Australian Canoeing), SUP Instructor (ASI), Surf Coach (Surfing Australia).

HAL PAINE

Managing Director & Founder

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Hal started Capricorn Seakayaking in 1999 and guided the evolution of the business into Exmouth Adventure Co in 2015. Originally from New Zealand, we try not to hold that against him. Hal is a qualified teacher with a Graduate Diploma in Outdoor Pursuits. When he's not slaving away in the office, you'll find him chasing the surf in WA or back home in NZ.

NERI GRIEVE

Manager & Senior Guide

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Neri joined us in 2011 and is our lead guide, managing day-to-day operations here in Exmouth. Always up for an outdoor adventure, Neri leads some of our kayak and snorkel tours, is a SUP instructor, surf coach, keen kitesurfer and all-round ocean and nature lover. Her latest project has been developing and leading sea kayaking expeditions in Murujuga, Dampier Archipelago, which she describes as a sea kayaking paradise. Originally from Newcastle NSW, Neri now calls Exmouth home.

ALINA SCHOENER

Office Manager

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Originally from Germany, Ally fell in love with Australia and decided to stay forever. With a love of the ocean, outdoors, camping and exploring, Ally enjoys sharing adventures and making memories with people. The glue that holds us all together, Ally is often the first person you interact with when you contact us at Exmouth Adventure Co. People say she's funny, but it might just be her accent 😉

SAM ALDRICH

Sea Kayak & Snorkel Guide

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Sam hails from the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand and has been sharing his passion for sea kayaking with guests and students for the last 10 years. When he’s not on the ocean for work, you’ll find him on or in it for fun - surfing, fishing, spear fishing or kitesurfing.

LILY HAYES

Sea Kayak & Snorkel Guide

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Lily's love for the outdoors started from an early age while growing up in Utah, USA and getting to explore all of its wonderful parks. After developing a love for the red sandy desert, Lily had an itch to live on the coast and see what the ocean had to offer. Her sea kayak guiding career started four years ago in Washington State, and the adventure continues here in Australia. Lily can't imagine a more perfect place to be than in Exmouth, where the desert meets the ocean. When she's not kayaking, you might find her biking, rock climbing, sewing, or searching for wildlife

NICK POYNTON

Sea Kayak & Snorkel Guide

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Nick originally hails from Fremantle, Western Australia. Althougfh he has been guiding for a couple of years now, 2025 is Nick’s first year of sea kayak guiding. In his spare time, you'll also find him on the water, either fishing, diving, spearfishing, surfing, or Volunteer Surf Rescue.

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CONTACT US

24 Pelias St
PO Box 796
Exmouth WA, 6707

Phone:
+61 (0)477 685 123

EMAIL US

OFFICE HOURS

Office open Monday to Saturday

 8.30am - 12.30pm

Closed Sunday

After hours HIRE return is available at no extra charge