She represented Australia for the coveted Miss Universe crown and has travelled the globe as an international ambassador but Kimberley Busteed is just as happy dangling a fishing line as she is treading a pageant catwalk.

Creek to Coast's youngest presenter has rubbed shoulders with VIPS the world over but this Gladstone-born girl has lost none of her down-to-earth love for the outdoors.

In fact, one of her favourite childhood memories set the stage for her role in Queensland's popular water-based adventure lifestyle program.

"I just love fishing", said Kimberley. "Growing up in Gladstone, I entered my first angling competition, the Boyne Tannum Hook-up, while I was still in primary school and won a prize for the biggest Flathead."

Add wake-boarding, boating and swimming into the mix and you could definitely describe the statuesque beauty as a fully-fledged water baby.

Kimberley's keen to attract younger people like herself to Creek to Coast's brand of outdoor adventure.

"If I can do it, they can do it!"