Age: 62

Occupation: Air Traffic Controller

State: ACT

As the eldest competitor on Australian Survivor, Peter is a unique and quirky Australian with a tonne of life experience and a passion for aviation.

Thinking he will be underestimated because of his age, Peter is confident he has what it takes for the physical and mental challenges. His hobbies include mountaineering, scuba diving, running and kayaking, and he has a holiday planned for Nepal Base Camp.

A devoted husband and father of six, Peter has had a variety of occupations including potato picker, casino inspector, postman, aircraft accident investigator and pilot. He says: “Most of my life, my job has been my hobby. I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”

Most of his career has been focused on civilian and military aviation and peter describes his air traffic control job a being as complicated as 3D chess. He thinks this will help him stay ahead of the game while on the island.

Peter also believes he will become the tribe’s counsellor. He expects to be everyone’s friend and confidant as he fills that role for his friends in the real world. However, it will not stop him from playing the game.

Peter says: “I’m competitive in a really sneaky, non-visible threat, under the radar kind of way. I will be clinical and ruthless while portraying the nice, trusting guy image.”