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CHRIS PYE – CEO AND CHAIRMAN
Chris is a passionate Western Australian entrepreneur. He is also the CEO of Hospitality Inns which own and operate four regional motels under the Best Western brand in Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Carnarvon as well as another one in Port Hedland. To add to his busy working life, Chris is also the CEO of WA Pass (a great discount travel guide), director of Ace Cinemas, Quest Apartments WA, Westclub and Great Aussie Holidays.

Chris is a mad 4WDriver and has travelled all over the state – in fact there are few places in Western Australia Chris hasn’t been to! He has done a lot of travelling by road, air, bus and train, both in and around Australasia in his 25 years as a Senior Executive in the Accommodation Industry.

However he did not do much travelling into the Western Australian outback and way off road until he became a member of the Variety Club of WA and began participating in Variety's 4 wheel drive adventures about 9 years ago and the Variety Club Bashes 8 years ago.

Variety WA runs exciting driving adventures throughout Australasia and the adventurers (Bashers) have great fun whilst raising money for the special children of their areas. Variety WA adventures have taken Chris (and his companion on these trips his wife Elizabeth) to many of the most remote and beautiful places in the world. They have been from the top to the bottom and the western coast to the great deserts of Western Australia and through many of the best parts of the eastern states of Australia from Cape York to the Great Australian Bight and from South Australia’s Border Village to the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay.

Variety WA makes it a practice to visit special places that most of the tourists to the areas miss because they just drive flat out from one town to the next. The best trips are those where you have time to stop whenever and where ever one wants to - to smell the wildflowers, swim in the ocean, sample a new wine, catch a crayfish or barramundi, buy a souvenir or experience a new adventure.

Chris is very thankful that Variety WA took him off road and showed him what great adventures in the Aussie outback can do for people.

Now he hopes to show you via DriveWA.com

Chris has spent more than 5 years on the Board of Management of the Variety WA and nearly three years as their Chairman.

Variety WA is the official charity for DriveWA. If you have a few spare dollars at the end of your trip please send them as a donation to the Variety WA.
 

Karijini Eco Retreat

An authentic Western Australian outback Experience! Ideally located in the depths of the breathtaking Karijini National Park, awaits the new and unique Karijini Eco Retreat - the first and only permanent up-market, luxury accommodation in the Park! Offering quality accommodation and facilities, this much anticipated development is now open and ready to welcome you to a new world of environmentally friendly, affordable accommodation with a touch of luxury and a taste of genuine mateship and hospitality in outback Western Australia!     more

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Charnley River Station

Experience life on this Working 750,000 Acre Cattle Station. 43kms off the Gibb River Road and 300km north east of Derby                 more

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Best Western Karratha Central

Located in the centre of Karratha, the Best Western Karratha Central Apartments are the ideal base for the leisure and corporate traveller. Offering 84 fully serviced apartments including studio rooms and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, this accommodation is the most modern and comfortable in the Pilbara. Enjoy the luxury of a 4.5 star rated accommodation.  more

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Hospitality Inn Port Hedland

Ideally located close to the centre of Port Hedland the Hospitality Inn offers spacious self contained Motel Rooms. The Hospitality Inn Port Hedland has 40 air-conditioned rooms each with its own internet access, free in-house movies and mini bar. The Pilbara Room Restaurant is an a la carte restaurant which offers delicious meals along with a popular cocktail bar for pre-dinner drinks.  more

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Tom Price Visitor Centre

The Tom Price Visitor Centre is located right in the centre of town and offers expert knowledge of the area.  more

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Cable Beachside Resort

Relax in one of 16 spacious 2 or 3 bedroom apartments. Located a short 400m walk from famous Cable Beach and set in lush tropical gardens with a salt water swimming pool and large grassed areas for the children. Walking distance to restaurants, cafes, bars and mini-mart, the resort is perfectly located for a quiet relaxing holiday, or an adventure holiday to remember for a lifetime.   more

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Newman

The town of Newman was established by Mt. Newman Mining Co. Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of BHP) in 1968, however, Aboriginal occupation of this area extends to around 26 000 years.  more

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Nikki's Licensed Restaurant

Come to Nikki's Licensed Restaurant to enjoy a relaxing drink with delicious steak or seafood.  more

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