• Home
  • Tours
    • Create Your Cruise
    • Events + Specials
    • wellness
      • Wellness Events
      • Jurlique VIP Tour & Spa
      • Jurlique farm tour & hills gourmet picnic
      • Hills Chocolate & Cheese
    • adventure
      • Hills Beer & Bites
      • Lions, Wines & Limousine
      • Best of Barossa
    • stargaze
      • Tour Information
      • Book Sunset Tour
    • explore
      • Murray River Highlights
      • Kiddies Cruise
    • wine & gin
      • Creek & Antiques
      • Monarto Wild Gin
    • Transfers
    • Weddings
  • Chariots
    • the entertainer
    • the staria
  • About
    • the business
    • the team
      • master juggler
      • crackerjack
      • back up guy
      • galaxy gazers
    • Partners
    • Awards & Accreditation
      • Awards
      • COVID-19
      • Quality Tourism
      • Sustainable Tourism
      • Tour Operator
    • policies
      • Privacy Policy
      • Customer Service Charter
      • Catering for Specific Needs
      • Sustainability
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Newsletter
  • Facebook

Juggle House

  • Ph: 0488 697 308  |
  • Email
  • book now
  • Home
  • Tours
    • Create Your Cruise
    • Events + Specials
    • wellness
      • Wellness Events
      • Jurlique VIP Tour & Spa
      • Jurlique farm tour & hills gourmet picnic
      • Hills Chocolate & Cheese
    • adventure
      • Hills Beer & Bites
      • Lions, Wines & Limousine
      • Best of Barossa
    • stargaze
      • Tour Information
      • Book Sunset Tour
    • explore
      • Murray River Highlights
      • Kiddies Cruise
    • wine & gin
      • Creek & Antiques
      • Monarto Wild Gin
    • Transfers
    • Weddings
  • Chariots
    • the entertainer
    • the staria
  • About
    • the business
    • the team
      • master juggler
      • crackerjack
      • back up guy
      • galaxy gazers
    • Partners
    • Awards & Accreditation
      • Awards
      • COVID-19
      • Quality Tourism
      • Sustainable Tourism
      • Tour Operator
    • policies
      • Privacy Policy
      • Customer Service Charter
      • Catering for Specific Needs
      • Sustainability
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Newsletter
  • Facebook
  • Home
  • Tours
    • Create Your Cruise
    • Events + Specials
    • wellness
      • Wellness Events
      • Jurlique VIP Tour & Spa
      • Jurlique farm tour & hills gourmet picnic
      • Hills Chocolate & Cheese
    • adventure
      • Hills Beer & Bites
      • Lions, Wines & Limousine
      • Best of Barossa
    • stargaze
      • Tour Information
      • Book Sunset Tour
    • explore
      • Murray River Highlights
      • Kiddies Cruise
    • wine & gin
      • Creek & Antiques
      • Monarto Wild Gin
    • Transfers
    • Weddings
  • Chariots
    • the entertainer
    • the staria
  • About
    • the business
    • the team
      • master juggler
      • crackerjack
      • back up guy
      • galaxy gazers
    • Partners
    • Awards & Accreditation
      • Awards
      • COVID-19
      • Quality Tourism
      • Sustainable Tourism
      • Tour Operator
    • policies
      • Privacy Policy
      • Customer Service Charter
      • Catering for Specific Needs
      • Sustainability
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Contact
    • Instagram
    • Newsletter
  • Facebook

Tourism Profile

17/06/2019

Monarto Wild Gin

by Bill Nehmy from Adelaide Hills Tourism writing for the Weekender Herald Newspaper

BN    Welcome Kelly, please can we start with your early years, where you were born, went to school, your early plans and aspirations?

KK  Thank you for this opportunity Bill! I was raised the eldest of three girls driving tractors, picking Mallee stumps and herding sheep on a farm near Bowhill, just north of the quaint little town of Karoonda with the most resilient people.  I attended SA’s first ever Area school and was the only student in my Year 12 Geography class on field trips with my teacher – talk about 1 on 1 attention! I always had my sights set on the big smoke and was lucky to be accepted into the limited Advanced Diploma Tourism Course in the days when CEO Bill Spurr was known as Mr Tourism (before Keith Conlon!).  My first break was Tourism Manager at Monarto Zoo as its popularity was sky-rocketing.  I continued with my dreams, only wavering slightly from tourism for flexible jobs in between having children.  I am thrilled to realise my long-term goal of directing my own tourism business, at a time when people are looking to have meaningful experiences.

 BN    Many people in the Adelaide Hills know you from a previous ‘life’! Your ongoing advocacy is appreciated!

KK  Thank you Bill, that’s easy! I’m one of few who knows how tough, yet rewarding your job is.  Having been in your shoes when the Adelaide Hills Tourism Marketing gig was with SA Tourism Commission (working with Mr Tourism!) producing Visitor Guides and running tourism awards. The people in the industry were so welcoming and willing to get on board with marketing initiatives.  The stunning properties, and autumn leaves were standouts for me as a country girl surrounded by Mallee trees. My husband Wayne proposed at the Scenic Hotel at Norton Summit (but accidentally had flowers delivered to Mt Lofty Summit!), and we married in St Michaels Lutheran Church in Hahndorf, so the Hills have a special place in our hearts. Although we live on the Murray River now, we’re often found having brunch here, cruising the backroads on our Harley, or walking our favourite botanic garden in Mt Lofty.

BN While Juggle House Experiences has suggested tour itineraries, if you have visiting friends or relatives and you want to give them a memorable Adelaide Hills day, what do you recommend? 

KK  Yes we have suggested tour itineraries, none more exciting than recently bringing ‘Monarto Wild Gin’ to life, with bookings rolling in immediately after launch.  It’s refreshing working with Ambleside Distillers and Monarto Zoo connecting with a conservation message. The benchmark of accommodation standards is high, and our visiting friends and relatives often stay in the Adelaide Hills.  Where else in Australia can you feel a world away from a capital city just 20 minutes up the road?! The wineries are outstanding and versatile.  An example is Hahndorf Hill Winery and I recommend their ChocoVino experience. I encourage people to speak with foodies, and buy produce from the roadside stalls. The classics of Melba’s Chocolates and National Motor Museum are favourites, and the history of The Cedars blows me away. Lately I have been referring folks to the new Katze of Hahndorf for something different!

BN  What do you think is the most significant tourism opportunity waiting to be realised in the Adelaide Hills?

KK   The sleeping giant of Cleland Wildlife Park and the cable car connecting to Mt Lofty has been discussed for decades.  It made me smile to see this advance to concept stage. I truly believe this could be a game changer for the Adelaide Hills. I must say I was over the moon to see the Bald Hills Interchange on the Freeway come to fruition, as this was a big-ticket item raised by Mayor Ferguson for a long time.

 BN: Please share any other key interests/activities that might surprise us. Being originally from Mannum myself, I know you have a strong interest in local government!

 KK  I can actually juggle for real.  After I left the Hills I worked for ‘South Aussie with Cosi’.  I served 4 years as an Elected Member on Mid Murray Council, with 2 years as Deputy Mayor.  I didn’t renominate at the last election, to concentrate on Juggle House Experiences and parenting.  I hope to return at another stage in life, because contributing to community is enriching.   You may remember the media hype when our IVF children were born, reportedly from Australia’s oldest 21-year-old frozen sperm after Wayne’ cancer battle.  We are so lucky to have two happy and healthy daughters from medical science now 11 & 9 years.

BN What advice would you give a young person in respect to finding the right career and to have an enriching life?

KK   Try as far as possible, without surrender, to be on good terms with all people.  Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the hard work because life doesn’t come easy.  Never let anyone stand in your way of your dreams. Life is short. Take the trip. Eat the cake.

Thanks Kelly for letting us get to know you better and gain a better understanding of your business. It is a small world, many years ago I played cricket with Kelly’s husband Wayne. In the batting order Wayne was simply put in as ‘Nugget’. I only found out his real name many years later!

 

follow us

  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Aaaw🤸‍♀️ extra spring receiving kind words of nomination in my inbox!
    Aaaw🤸‍♀️ extra spring receiving kind words of nomination in my inbox! "Despite difficult times thanks to restrictions in national and international travel, Kelly has smiled, adapted and shone. 🌱 Juggl ... 57 Comments 123 Likes
    Posted: Yesterday
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Photos from Juggle House Experiences's post
    Photos from Juggle House Experiences's post Truly lovely ❤ to be invited guests to the Kies Family Wines VIP Barrel Hall Long Lunch today! Sixth generation ~ heart & soul Barossa. #marketresearch
    Juggle House Experiences is at Kies Family Wine ...
    26 Likes
    Posted: 4 days ago
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Ch9 Live Cross ✨️ Dark Sky Gold Stars Tour!
    Ch9 Live Cross ✨️ Dark Sky Gold Stars Tour! Ch9's LIVE weather cross was spectacular!
    The clouds parted✨️ stars sparkled bright.
    The human stars sparkled brighter!
    Gratitude to the South Australian Tourism Commission for showcasing a week's w ...
    16 Comments 59 Likes
    Posted: 5 days ago
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Hello to all our new followers! We operate several tour experiences in SA ~ our newest is the ....
    Hello to all our new followers! We operate several tour experiences in SA ~ our newest is the ✨ ️Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner Tour. Meaningful and heartfelt. Unofficially heritage listing the sta ... 1 Comments 13 Likes
    Posted: 6 days ago
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    News Flash! ✨️ Ch 9's weather TOMORROW night features our Dark Sky Tour! 🔭 Tune in to see....
    News Flash! ✨️ Ch 9's weather TOMORROW night features our Dark Sky Tour! 🔭 Tune in to see 4 x live cross sessions from 5pm.
    We're filming with ✨️ Jessica Braithwaite in the afternoon direct from Mur ...
    2 Comments 36 Likes
    Posted: Last week
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    ~ Barossa Winter Solstice Tour  ~
    ~ Barossa Winter Solstice Tour ~ ~ Canberra ~ today's 🌱 IDEAL🌱 interstate customers for a #wintersoltice tour!
    + Nona's homemade Italian at God's Hill Wines + Warming fortifieds at Chateau Yaldara
    + Flying the skies at Barossa Heli ...
    1 Comments 13 Likes
    Posted: Last week
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Photos from Juggle House Experiences's post
    Photos from Juggle House Experiences's post Our #bestofbarossatour turns strangers into mates! Have you found since Covid we're not great at socialising? And everywhere you look in public places, people have their head buried in their phone?
    J ...
    2 Comments 5 Likes
    Posted: Last week
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Rikki's Barossa Ladies Day ~ more than just🍷
    Rikki's Barossa Ladies Day ~ more than just🍷 🌸 sugar & spice ~ and all that's nice 🌸
    gorgeous winters day celebrating Rikki's 40th!
    wine / gin / tea / skincare / homewares
    We'll show you B A R O S S A treasures!
    2 Comments 15 Likes
    Posted: Last week
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Riverview House Younghusband Gold Stars Sunset Dinner Tour
    Riverview House Younghusband Gold Stars Sunset Dinner Tour Here's a nifty idea if you're looking for stunning accommodation after our Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner! 💚 This absolutely lovely property Riverview House Younghusband has thought of it all! Your ... 1 Comments 4 Likes
    Posted: 3 weeks ago
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Night time roadside shopping on Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner Tour.
    Night time roadside shopping on Dark Sky Gold Stars Sunset Dinner Tour. Here's a 1st ~ night time roadside fruit shopping! 🌱 ️It's a hard gig convincing people our River Murray International Dark Sky Tour is so much more than seeing stars. ✨️ Last night's customers were u ... 1 Comments 13 Likes
    Posted: 3 weeks ago
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Photos from Sticky Mojo's post
    Photos from Sticky Mojo's post Who knew all this happened BTS with our new suite of marketing?! Hats off to the creative + professional team at Sticky Mojo ~ simply could not be happier!! 🌸 Standing ovation !! 4 Comments 34 Likes
    Posted: 3 weeks ago
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    * Masks are mandatory for drivers AND passengers of transport. 😷 $1k fine for individuals and....
    * Masks are mandatory for drivers AND passengers of transport. 😷 $1k fine for individuals and $5k fine for body corporates. So be a good egg ~ unless you have an exemption.
    Our driver accreditation & ...
    32 Likes
    Posted: Last month
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Photos from Juggle House Experiences's post
    Photos from Juggle House Experiences's post ● ♡ ● f i r s t d a y o f w i n t e r ● ♡ ●
    Best of Barossa Tour for the most delightful couple Gary + Donna today!
    We moseyed + tootled along in the warming sunshine ~ beaming through ...
    15 Likes
    Posted: Last month
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    🖤 Corporate Dark Sky for Tourism Australia
    🖤 Corporate Dark Sky for Tourism Australia A very special 🔭 Dark Sky Tour for Tourism AUSTRALIA on the national stage, ✨️along with marketers from SA Tourism Commission + Tourism Industry Council!
    🖤 A night to remember forever ~
    The incredib ...
    15 Likes
    Posted: Last month
  • Juggle House Experiences
    Juggle House Experiences
    Meet Astronomers Joe + Lyn. 🔭✨️Kel just did for the 1st time in the light......after work....
    Meet Astronomers Joe + Lyn. 🔭✨️
    Kel just did for the 1st time in the light....
    ..after working with them 1 yr in the dark! 🤣🤭
    After such an exciting day with a new wrap on the Staria, it was a chance ...
    23 Likes
    Posted: Last month
  • Contact Us

    0488 679 308
    hello@jugglehouse.com.au

    Follow Us

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Tripadvisor

    Sign up to our Newsletter

    Terms & Conditions |  Contact | Photos by Dave Hartley Photography

    Copyright © Juggle House Experiences
    Website by Bizboost
    en English
    ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)hr Croatiancs Czechda Danishnl Dutchen Englishtl Filipinofi Finnishfr Frenchde Germanel Greekiw Hebrewhi Hindiit Italianja Japaneseko Koreanla Latinms Malaymi Maorimn Mongolianno Norwegianpl Polishpt Portuguesero Romanianru Russiansm Samoanes Spanishsu Sudanesesw Swahilisv Swedishth Thaitr Turkishvi Vietnamese