so,
Why Not?
Here’s a bit about us!
Built for travellers,
not tourists.
We started Why Not Bus in 2016 because nothing like it existed.
After years of backpacking around the world, we’d done our fair share of tours. Some great, some… not so much.
Too many tours felt rushed. Long days on the road, short stops at places worth staying. Early starts, tight schedules, and not much room to just enjoy the trip.
So we set out to create something better.
What started as an idea over a beer has become one of the most fun, and unique ways to experience Western Australia. We created the dream tour we always wanted to experience.
Meet the Team
Oli
With a passion for the outdoors and travel I nothing beats seeing new places and meeting new people! After spending time overseas, all I wanted to do was keep that dream alive back home in Perth. With the West Coast on my doorstep I couldn’t think of a better place to do what I love!
Friends from school, Leo and got a plan together, emptied our savings accounts and Why Not Bus was born!
I am also obsessed with all things photography which ties in perfectly with being on the road, there is always something stunning to capture. Throw in a love for old Volkswagens, 80’s synthesisers, my little parrot mavis and that’s me.
I can’t wait to have you on board and hope you come back with a love for the West Coast like I do!
Leo
After finishing a degree in engineering, I realised that my true passion wasn’t in the office, it was in exploring the world and sharing experiences with others. That spark led me away from the desk and into the wild, where I found my calling as a tour guide. I’ve travelled through Europe and Asia, but nowhere captured my heart quite like Western Australia’s coastline and national parks.
Starting Why Not Bus gave me the chance to turn my love for travel and connection into something bigger, creating adventures for fellow travellers who want to see the real West Coast. I like relaxed vibes and meeting new people, traveling Australia on Why Not Bus was a dream come true.
Outside of Why Not Bus, I like surfing, snorkelling, or just soaking up the sun. I also love snowboarding and anything outdoors that gets the blood pumping. I like it when people can be themselves, make new friends, and really connect, even if it’s only for a few weeks on the road.
Paris
We first met Paris when she came looking to escape the COVID chaos and reconnect with nature by jumping on one of our tours back in 2020. Paris lived it, understood it, and knew it was something worth growing. She truly got the magic we’d been trying to capture and share with the world, and so fast forward to 2024, and we couldn’t be happier to have her officially on the team as our Business Development and Marketing Specialist.
Paris brings serious expertise in strategic marketing, content creation, and brand psychology from her work across business, health, and wellness sectors. But what really sets her apart is that she’s built her entire reputation through word of mouth. That tells us everything we need to know about her results-driven approach and ability to turn vision into reality.
She is also the creator of Sh*ts F*cked, a podcast with a fiercely loyal following, showcasing further just how well Paris knows how to build authentic communities around shared experiences. She gets that the best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing at all.
Paris is the one behind the scenes refining our systems, creating campaigns that actually resonate, and making sure more legends like you discover just how incredible these WA road trips can be. We are stoked to have Paris onboard with the Why Not Bus crew!
