Cheryl hails from Adelaide, South Australia. A glance at her childhood pictures would often find her digging in the dirt or tending to the chooks—a colloquial Australian term for chickens. Initially, she followed a traditional life path with an office job, a mortgage and a family. Nature was her happy place, and she embraced a sustainable lifestyle. She utilized solar energy, harvested rainwater and cultivated an abundant vegetable garden. Her home continued to host chickens, echoing the pastoral charm of her youth. With her children growing more independent, Cheryl decided to realign her career with her deep-seated passion for conservation.

Embracing her love for nature and wildlife, she became a guide at the Adelaide Zoo. On a transformative journey to Sumatra in 2019, she encountered wild orangutans and elephants. Barely three days after her return, she found herself beneath the sunset at Uluru in Central Australia, training to become a safari guide. Cheryl now guides in regions of rich natural beauty across Australia. Her repertoire includes the Australian Outback, the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island in South Australia, and the Margaret River and Purnululu National Park in Western Australia. She is thrilled to join the Nat Hab team as an Expedition Leader starting in 2024.

Upcoming Adventures with Cheryl: 
Australia South: Tasmania, Kangaroo Island & the Great Ocean Road

Praise from Nat Hat Travelers: 

R. Watson
"Cheryl was very kind, helpful and full of local knowledge. She was able to answer all of my questions or find out answers to the few she didn't know immediately. I felt totally at ease with her."

A. Bellovary
"Cheryl was amazing. She went above and beyond to answer any and all questions we had, even researching after hours and letting us know what she found out about our random questions about animals the next day. She is patient, kind and funny (all of the best things for an Expedition Leader)!"

K. Davis
"Cheryl is a terrific Expedition Leader! She is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, kind and a joy to be around. I learned so much, and it was so nice to know that everything was taken care of. She is a very hard worker! I wish she could be on every trip I go on."

R. Hendrickson
"Friendly, nice, genuine and insightful. A true "Australian" with an interesting background that makes her relatable and fun to talk to. Cheryl always had something interesting to say about all the places we went and brought a lot of positive energy and a good vibe to the group. We really appreciated how much she cared and the effort she gave!"

N. Merritt
"Cheryl is experienced and knowledgeable about wildlife and Aboriginal culture and has a constructive way with managing group dynamics. I would gladly travel with her again!"