He is one of Australia’s most accomplished living adventurers and holder of several high honour awards including The Order of Australia for services to mountaineering and the National Geographic Society Lifetime of Adventure 2017 recipient. Jon is a hero, a legend and an inspiration to many adventurers due to his remarkable achievements; which include:

• First to walk solo unsupported across Australia
• First solo unassisted ascent of Mount Everest's south face without sherpas
• First solo traverse on foot of Australia's largest salt lakes
• First human powered traverse of South Australia’s Lake Eyre
• First Australian to reach the 2 poles unsupported
• 6,000km ocean traverse by sea kayak

 

Jon’s documentary Alone Across Australia captured highlights from his 128-day, 2,500-kilometre journey across Australia, while Suzy & The Simple Man offer viewers a glimpse into Jon and Suzy Muir’s home ‘living off the grid’, a sustainable lifestyle. Partnering with our parent company World Expeditions, Jon and Suzy are welcoming guests to experience a sustainability farm-stay at their home in the Grampians, Victoria. Off the Grid with Jon and Suzy Muir is a unique and rare opportunity to interact with a legend Australian explorer and learn more about living ‘off the grid’ for a healthier life. 

Read Jon's 'On the Couch' interview here