Live fully and with purpose

We’re not just about hiking, we encourage you to live fully, purposefully, and with people who lift you up.

At Take Shape Adventures, we believe adventure is the best way to rediscover yourself, connect with others, and create a life you’re excited to wake up to.

Our story

Once upon a time in 2008, there was a dynamic duo bursting with energy and passion. Tracey, a talented personal trainer and nutritionist with a knack for whipping up delicious meals, crossed paths with Adrian, the ultimate “Bear Grylls” park ranger and fitness fanatic. Their story began with a friendship forged on the race track, fuelled by their love for adrenaline and a desire to improve their minds and bodies. Little did they know that this friendship would lead them to create something truly special.

Tracey started her fitness journey by organising exercise sessions in the local park. With two young kids in tow, she worked tirelessly to help people in her community get fitter and healthier. Meanwhile, Adrian, the neighbouring park ranger, decided to add a dash of functional fitness to his routine and stumbled upon Tracey’s lively group during his morning commute.

On Adrian’s first session, he burst onto the scene, racing around the oval and knocking out eight push-ups. However, the intensity got the best of him, and he found himself seeking solace under a tree for the remainder of the session, feeling a tad queasy. It was a valuable lesson that fitness is a personal journey, and everyone starts from their own unique point.

After a fateful race in 2014, the lightbulb moment arrived and TSA was born! With their love for the outdoors and a desire to inspire others to embrace nature, they decided to organise an adventure weekend for all the clients and friends who trained at their fitness studio. With countless hours of planning, early morning meetings, breakfasts at the studio, and meticulous organisation, their hard work paid off. They successfully embarked on the very first Adventure Weekend, accompanied by a dedicated team from the studio. From that moment, Take Shape Adventures took flight, with new and exhilarating adventures coming to life each day.

TSA has now been operating for over 10 years, showing resilience through the few years during COVID when travel was not taken lightly and people were only able to imagine themselves doing the things they wanted to do.

With their continued pursuit of wellbeing and growth, both have taken to further studies. Adrian achieved a Training and Assessment Qualification to add to his Parks & Recreation Degree and Diploma of Outdoor Leadership, while Tracey added to her Masters of Nutrition and extensive Fitness Qualifications with another Masters in Applied Positive Psychology at Melbourne University (passing with First Class Honours).

Their combined experience both on and off the trail continues to be at the forefront of the industry, leading individuals, groups, and teams in the benefit of the outdoors and showing that doing hard things is a proven way to build resilience, leadership, courage, and wellbeing.

And so, Tracey and Adrian’s journey, infused with fun and a commitment to their community, continues to unfold. They lead the charge, showing others that staying active, exploring the great outdoors, and fostering meaningful connections are the ingredients for a truly enriching and adventurous life.

We hope you join in the TSA community and be a part of this wonderful journey.