Sep 7, 2026 – 5.00amDarrell Wade has two things to say about wealth: his own adult children will receive a modest inheritance, and Australia’s ultrarich need to do better at giving theirs away.Wade, 65, is the co-founder of Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel business, which reported a record $809.3 million in revenue in 2025. He is also the chairman of Philanthropy Australia, the peak body for the nation’s biggest givers, but it’s fair to say he arrived in the role in February with an unsparing view of Australia’s 170-odd billionaires, rating them a three out of 10 for giving.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles