Our Staff

Sustainable tourism, environmental science and community engagement and education consultant.

Kieran has a background in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology and Ecotourism. In 2005 Kieran co-founded the tourism and environmental education department of Natura Pacific Pty Ltd.

Kieran has an Undergraduate in Applied Science from Griffith University (Gold Coast) with majors in Environmental Science and Wildlife Biology and has worked on many projects around the world. From constructing and writing educational material for centres in Costa Rica and Panama to training guides and rangers in Thailand, Kieran relies on using sustainable tourism and his community engagement skills as a tool for conservation. 

Email: kieran(at)natura-education.com

Ecotourism Consultant & Environmental Interpreter
Nature Guide Training Instructor, Eco-tourism and Eco-tour Consultant

Masaki Yahagi is Natura Ecotours' Japanese and English language speaking tour guide who was born in Tokyo, 1976. His previous experience includes time as campaign staff for the international environment NGO, "Greenpeace Japan" working on the reduction of pollution and climate change. He has experience also as a gym and swimming instructor. At the Australian National University he completed an Environmental Science degree, studying Biology, forest science, soil science, geology, climate, management and protection of ecology and wildlife. In 2003 he received the ANU's Environmental Achievement Award.

He has extensive experience in volunteering activities and as a National Park guide. He has been serving as a nature guide for the Gold Coast region since 2003. In 2004 he began work with JTB and the Kinki Nippon Tourism travel agency and is an expert tour guide for Fraser Island tours. In 2006, he partnered with other environmental professionals to create the Natura Ecotours tour company on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

For an introduction of Natura's ecotourism activities, visit Masaki's Japanese language weblog at masakie11.space.live.com

Email masaki(at)natura-ecotours.com

Sustainable tourism, environmental education and community engagement consultant.

Christopher has a background in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology and Ecotourism. In 2005, he completed a Masters in Environmental Education at Macquarie University and has since worked extensively in the education industry. He also has an Undergraduate in Environmental Science from Griffith University (Gold Coast) and a second Undergraduate in Business Management with and Honours degree in Tourism Management and Development.

Christopher is an avid conservationist and has been involved in many projects around the world using sustainable tourism as a tool for conservation. His 12-year experience in the tourism and conservation industries has involved extensive travel through more than 60 countries throughout East Asia, the South Pacific, North and Central America, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa.

Using his exceptional inter-personal skills together with his passion for teaching and community engagement, he has been able to successfully empower a variety of indigenous communities to work effectively with local, regional and federal governments. This approach has facilitated the development of a collaborative framework towards the conservation of their respective natural and cultural assets.

Email: chris(at)natura-pacific.com