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Intrepid Travel / Wild Bush Luxury

Not approved · Waiver · decided in 16 days, 5 Feb 2026

Hospitality & LeisureWA-70003ACCC register

Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd, a global experiential travel company, acquired 100% shares in boutique Australian tourism operator Wild Bush Luxury Experience Pty Ltd from Experience Co Limited. Wild Bush Luxury manages unique walks and luxury lodges across Tasmania, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Timeline

  1. 20 Jan 2026Filed with the ACCC
  2. 5 Feb 2026Notification waiver determination publishedPDF · 150.3 KB

Acquisition details

This application relates to the Acquisition by Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd ( Intrepid ) of 100% shares in Wild Bush Luxury Experience Pty Ltd ( Wild Bush Luxury ) held by Experience Co Limited ( ExCo ). Intrepid Group Pty Ltd ( IG ) is a global, purpose-led experiential travel company, specialising in small group tours and travel experiences. IG has 31 offices around the world and operates more than 1,000 small group adventures in 118 countries. Intrepid is a subsidiary of IG. Wild Bush Luxury is a boutique Australian tourism operator that manages and operates the 'The Maria Island Walk' (in Tasmania), 'Arkaba Walk (in South Australia), 'Arkaba Homestead' (in South Australia), and 'Bamurru Plains' (in the Northern Territory).

Parties

Acquirer
INTREPID TRAVEL PTY LTD ABN - 35 007 172 456
Target
EXPERIENCE CO LIMITED ABN - 56 167 320 470, WILD BUSH LUXURY EXPERIENCE PTY LTD ABN - 47 648 431 734
Other parties
INTREPID GROUP PTY LTD ABN - 30 131 952 513
ANZSIC
  • 4400 Accommodation
  • 5010 Scenic and Sightseeing Transport
  • 7220 Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services
  • 8922 Nature Reserves and Conservation Parks Operation

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