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Intrepid Travel – Wild Bush Luxury

Waiver
Not approved

Stage

Waiver application

Waiver Application Date

20/01/2026

Determination Published

05/02/2026 (16 cal / 11 bus. days)

Determination

Not approved

Acquirers

INTREPID TRAVEL PTY LTD

ABN: 35 007 172 456

Targets

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

Description

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).

Timeline & Events

  • Waiver application determination: Not approved

    05/02/2026

  • Merger notified to ACCC

    20/01/2026