People
Share expertise and passion...
A genuinely Australian experience must include time with the locals and a chance to experience the warmth of their hospitality, their ‘down to earth’ friendliness and that dry Australian sense of humour. Whether it is meeting the winemaker, a cooking class with a leading Australian chef or spending time with a conservationist, our guides and hosts all have a uniquely Australian story to tell.
We work with many knowledgeable, passionate and colourful Australians. Much of our accommodation is hosted by local residents and you are bound to enjoy the depth of their knowledge and sharing a delicious home cooked meal with them. In some areas we can arrange for you to spend time with true specialists, conservationists and experts in Australia’s natural and cultural heritage.
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Mark Tickner
Southern Blue Mountains - New South Wales
Mark has spent a lifetime hiking and fly fishing in the rugged regions of the Southern Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands areas of N.S.W. Armed with a sense of humour and a great knowledge of the native flora & fauna, Mark is keen to show clients 'his backyard'. read more
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Geoff Scholz
Gawler Ranges Wildlife & Wilderness - South Australia
Geoff was brought up in the outback, his early days were spent farming and opal mining. He is a super host and loves sharing his passion, understanding and knowledge of this apparently harsh environment. read more
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Sab Lord
Kakadu & Arnhem Land - The Top End
Sab Lord is a larger than life character, and has been hosting guests in the Top End for 16 years. Sab grew up in the area that is now Kakadu and Arnhem Land and has a rather unique relationship with many local Aboriginal people. Sab hosts camping or accommodated safaris for private groups and these are carefully planned to suit the travellers. read more
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David Armbrust
Rainforest Wildlife Whisperer - Queensland
Join David Armbrust on an enchanting day out, a morning walk through his private rainforest sanctuary reveals gorgeous little pademelons and musky rat kangaroos. After a delicious picnic lunch travel further afield to gain an understanding of the eco-system and the flora & fauna that abounds here. read more
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Craig Williams
Wilderness, Wildlife & Gourmet Bush Tucker - Tasmania
Craig Williams shares authentic Tasmanian wildlife, wilderness and gourmet experience with his guests. You might bush walk, sample bush tucker or local gourmet food & wine produce, enjoy picnic by a waterfall or an evening with quolls (carniverous marsupials). read more
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Dr Tonia Cochran
Conservation & Wildlife - Tasmania
Dr Tonia Cochran is perhaps best known as a champion of endangered species and of sustainable land utilization through eco-tourism. Tonia is also a welcoming host who shares her private sanctuary, her local knowledge and warm hospitality with guests to Bruny Island and to Tasmania. read more
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Lee Scott-Virtue
Kimberley Wildlife & Rock Art Expert - Western Australia
Lee hosts Kimberley experiences designed to promote the long term sustainability of the regions natural, historical and cultural resources. Lee shares a remarkable academic and working knowledge of the archaeology, geology, fauna and flora, bush foods and medicines, cultural and European history of the Kimberley. read more
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Mary Anne Kennedy
Wine Expert - South Australia
Mary Anne's passion for food and wine began early - her parents ran a well-known country hotel in South Australia. Throughout the Clare & Barossa Valleys as well as the McLaren Vale and Coonwawarra regions, Mary Anne hosts those who are passionate about both the consumption and the production of great food and great wine. read more
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Mark Gleeson
Food, Wine, Coffee, Art and People - Adelaide
Adelaide has the feel of being a big country town and wandering about Adelaide with Mark Gleeson has you feeling like one of the locals! Mark's passion and experience are in high quality gourmet produce and he uses his vast knowledge to showcase travellers on South Australia's finest. read more
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Rodney Dunn
Convivial company & paddock to plate - Tasmania
Rodney Dunn is our specialist food guide in Tasmania – a fabulous fellow whose passion for the gourmet food & drink industry has seen him return to his rural roots to set up his own business - The Agrarian Kitchen. read more
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Willie Gordon
Aboriginal guide Willie Gordon is passionate about sharing his culture
Willie Gordon is passionate about his culture and spirituality, and he generously shares his enormous knowledge. Much of the information was passed on to him by his father, Tulo. As a small boy Willie would accompany him on hunting trips, learning about the land, its bush tucker, bush medicines and stories. Willie hosts private and small group shared tours from Cooktown in Far North Queensland. read more