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Craig
Searle

Craig Searle is an eighth-generation Tasmanian who proudly hails from convict stock. A teacher for 31 years, he retired in 2011, having spent the last part of his career as an outdoor education specialist. He has a passion for wilderness, remote places and lighthouses and has spent two winters on Maatsuyker Island. He lives in Scottsdale with Debbie, his wife and partner in a lifetime of adventures.


Craig Searle is an eighth-generation Tasmanian who proudly hails from convict stock. A teacher for 31 years, he retired in 2011, having spent the last part of his career as an outdoor education specialist. He has a passion for wilderness, remote places and lighthouses and has spent two winters on Maatsuyker Island. He lives in Scottsdale with Debbie, his wife and partner in a lifetime of adventures.


Wilderness

Peak performers

by Craig Searle
01 Feb 2025

There are two Mt Camerons in Tasmania ...

People

Doctor Lisa from Tasmania

by Craig Searle
13 Oct 2024

It is a long way from Tasmania to Sudan, the Congo, Ukraine, Haiti, but they are roads well-travelled by a Tasmanian doctor.

People

A museum made in his own image

by Craig Searle
25 May 2024

Walking in the door of the Cranks and Tinkerers Museum, one is struck with how little empty space there is ...

Wilderness

Mt Ida

by Craig Searle
07 Jan 2024

What do Mt Ida and Craig Sarle have in common? Both are to be found in remote parts of Tasmania ...

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