The Business
Juggle House Experiences are winners of the prestigious South Australian Tourism Award for Best Tour and Transport Operator in 2022, just 5 years after opening. We’re proud tour hosts, telling stories about the best of regional South Australia.
As you'll see on this website, our signature experience is stargazing in Australia’s first International Dark Sky Reserve at the Murray River. We also offer an Adelaide Hills Chocolate and Cheese tour, Best of Barossa tour (complete with a helicopter flight!) and the iconic Jurlique Farm & Day Spa experience, just to name a few. We value each customer, supplier and member of our cheer squad. If you're new here, we hope to meet you soon!
We fully appreciate the everyday juggling act our customers face. We make it our mission to take a guiding hand in leading you through a fulfilling group tour, in new and exciting ways, and better than you envisioned! With a foot in the door at the latest happening places in South Australia, our high quality service will help you to create memories that last a lifetime.
Owner operator and Master Juggler, Kelly Kuhn (better known as 'Kel') has worked in the South Australian tourism industry for over 25 years, in private enterprise and more government departments than she cares to count. She is the creator of Juggle House Experiences and values the busy life you lead. While starting her tour business , Kelly was also juggling the position of Deputy Mayor of her local Council and tour host of Lions 360 Walk of the Brave at the world famous Monarto Zoo. Now when Kel is not on the road, she is busy juggling commitments for her two beautiful teen daughters, is a Board Member of the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong Tourism Alliance, and Secretary of the local Progress Association. So, Kel truly lives up to her title as Master Juggler. And she can actually juggle for real - 3 in one hand, 2 in the other! Ask her to show you on tour, and have a go yourself.
Kelly’s incredibly diverse background has seen her go from growing up on a wheat and sheep farm, to travelling the world for work through her state government marketing roles. From spending months in Mexico learning the tourism industry, to discovering stories on the back roads of Norfolk Island. Her public relations roles see her work closely with media and celebrities from around the nation, and all of these experiences roll into one incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic human! Kel holds an Advanced Diploma of Business in Tourism, and has inroads with oodles of fellow tourism businesses in regional South Australia to help get the best out of your adventure.
Her beaming smile and radiating personality is so infectious, you won’t want to go home.
Qualifications:
- Advanced Diploma Business Tourism
- Drivers Licence Class - HR
- Driver Accreditation Class - Small Passenger & Large Passenger
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- RAN Child Protection
- Senior First Aid.
Wayne ‘Nugget’ Kuhn was born and raised in the stunning Barossa. Sampling the world’s best wines. Working all around Australia in mining, farming, tourism, hospitality and employment services. His name badge displays Wayne, but if you don't get a response, it's because he hardly recognises it! Just call him 'Nugget' - a nickname he's had since a child for his golden hair.
Wayne is well versed in his storytelling, like his wife Kel. He has a passion for his Harley and fishing, and is the #1 behind the scenes 'Juggle House Guy' - maintaining vehicles, hooking on trailers, baking morning tea for the tours, getting the wine chilled. Important stuff. Wayne has his own 9-5 gig, but every now and then, you'll be lucky enough to have him behind the wheel on the Dark Sky, Weddings and Create Your Cruise Tours, sharing his local knowledge and exceptional hospitality and PR skills.
Qualifications:
- Drivers Licence Class - HR
- Driver Accreditation Class - Small Passenger and Large Passenger
- Certificate 4 Community Services
- RAN Child Protection
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Senior First Aid
Jade
Sunset Chaser
Jade Ovenden-Clarke brings a vibrant sense of adventure and a genuine love for people, places, and great food to every experience. After moving to the Murraylands over 20 years ago, she quickly fell in love with the relaxed river lifestyle and became deeply connected to the local community. From supporting local sports to raising her family in the region, Jade has built strong roots and a deep appreciation for everything the area has to offer.
Before stepping into hosting, Jade was one of the business’s most loyal guests. A top frequent flyer who experienced our tours firsthand. This unique perspective allows her to truly understand what makes an experience memorable, bringing added value, insight, and authenticity to every tour she leads.
With a background as a chef and previous business owner of the Palmer Hotel, Jade’s passion for hospitality shines through in everything she does. Her love of food goes far beyond the kitchen. From sampling street food abroad to creating the perfect campfire meal, she believes that some of life’s best moments are shared over good food and great company.
A natural traveller at heart, Jade is always chasing her next adventure. Whether it’s packing up the camper for a weekend away or heading overseas to explore new cultures, she lives by her motto: “Go as far as you can, for as long as you can.” This curiosity and openness to the world translate beautifully into her role as a tour host.
Warm, down-to-earth, and full of stories, Jade makes every guest feel welcome – it’s just like sharing the journey with someone who turns simple moments into something special.
Qualifications:
- Drivers Licence Class – HR
- Driver Accreditation Class - Small Passenger and Large Passenger
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Cert IV Small Business Management
- Cert III Commercial Cookery
Geoff
Trail Blazer
Geoff brings a lifetime of experience, curiosity, and community spirit to Juggle House Experiences. A retired primary school teacher and school counsellor, Geoff has spent his career supporting young people across diverse communities, including the Murraylands and the APY Lands. His calm nature, listening ear, and genuine care for people shine through in every interaction.
Beyond the classroom, Geoff is a dedicated volunteer with the CFS, always ready to lend a hand when it matters most. His passion for the outdoors is just as strong – an avid hiker who has completed the iconic Heysen Trail twice and tackled the Overland Track three times, Geoff thrives in nature and loves sharing that appreciation with others. When he is not on the trails, you will likely find Geoff cycling, camping, or enjoying South Australia’s incredible wine and beer regions.
As a Tour Host at Monarto Safari Park, he takes great pride in showcasing the region and finds real joy in seeing it through the eyes of visitors for the very first time. Grounded, knowledgeable, and quietly adventurous, Geoff brings a steady presence and a deep love of South Australia to every journey.
Qualifications:
Mardi LeBrun is a master whip cracker (for real), a gifted auctioneer and a crackerjack juggler raising two young children, also growing up in the tourism world. Mardi has been hosting tours in regional South Australia for 20 years and is the perfect fountain of knowledge to join the Juggle House Experiences tours. After living on the River a majority of her life (with a stint in the beautiful Barossa) it’s obvious the Murray is in Mardi’s blood. Running her own tourism business with her father David, Big Bend by Night was announced SA Tourism Champions and also featured on ABC Back Roads. Their business offers an insight into Australian wildlife and a range of exciting experiences for people to add value to their holidays along the river. Mardi loves having a job that allows her to show travellers around her backyard and share her passion for the river and the wildlife. It’s embedded in her heart and she says, "I don't want to be anywhere else." Mardi even takes in rescued animals to hand raise them so tourists get a closer look at what beautiful creatures also call the river home. The perfect storyteller in a perfect setting.
Qualifications:
- Drivers Licence Class - MR
- Driver Accrediation - Small Passenger & Large Passenger
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
Joe Grida has been observing the deep sky for over 50 years and been part of the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve committee since inception. Joe and wife Lyn are heavily involved in the Astronomical Society of South Australia - Joe is an Honorary Life Member, Hall of Fame inductee, past President (a few times), and past Technical Information Officer.
Joe has made regular appearances on radio and television and is frequently asked to comment on new discoveries. In 2002, he served as a southern sky specialist for visiting U.S. and European astronomers who were in Australia for the total solar eclipse. Joe delivers astronomy themed presentations across Australia and the US. For 34 years since 1990, he wrote a "Starwatch" column every month for The Advertiser newspaper in Adelaide. Incredible effort!
Lyn is a Director of the Stockport Observatory in the Barossa and regularly coordinates public viewing nights. Here, the couple have a dome named after them. Deep sky observers from way back, Joe and Lyn's preferred observing telescope for our Dark Sky Tours is a 16" F4.5 GoTo Dobsonian Telescope.
Both Joe and Lyn were in Western Australia in 2023 for the total Solar Eclipse and have many stories to share of their adventures.
Lachlan Gilbert
Galaxy Gazer
Lachlan has had a fascination with space and science in general from a young age, being a fan of star wars and bothering his teachers with relentless questions about planets and stars during science lessons. He received his first telescope and planisphere at 7 years old and has enjoyed a life long hobby of astronomy ever since. Lachlan’s partner Chloe makes cameo appearances and shares a passion for astronomy. What began as a hobby grew into a deep interest, and they are both regular visitors to the Adelaide Planetarium for lectures and courses, which is also where they had their first date!
Lachlan’s interest in science and space goes beyond a hobby. As a science and history teacher, he has the opportunity to explore and share his passion every day. His students know well all they have to do is ask question about space and suddenly a passionate lecture will start. Lachlan has deepened his knowledge in history and astronomy, and has a Masters of Ancient History, with a focus on archaeoastronomy.
When Lachlan isn’t busy with teaching, studying and watching the stars, he also works as a part time firefighter and enjoys serving his local community in that role.
