BushTracks Eco Tour
Welcome to BushTracks
Eco Tours!
Mike, our eco and savannah accredited tour guide, has over 27 years-experience in the tourism industry and loves sharing his passion for the Australian bush with our guests during an intimate tour on our 44-acres property in Agnes Water, QLD. Learn about the many uses of native bushtucker and bush medicine firsthand and enjoy an easy walk along our bushland boardwalk. Experience the tastes and sounds of nature during the only eco-tourism certified bushtucker tour on the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
9.00 am – The tour begins when Mike will meet you at our BBQ shelter, set in a natural bush setting, and introduces you to the family history of “BushTracks Eco Tours”
9.10 am – We will embark on a gentle stroll along our scenic bushland boardwalk where Mike will share interesting facts about native plant use, mosaic burns and land management, history and habitats of native wildlife. You are invited to taste and feel native plants along the way and guests are often fortunate enough to witness native wildlife in their natural habitats.
10:30 am – You will have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the natural world by taking a self-guided, peaceful stroll back to our meeting place for morning tea. This is a great opportunity for nature photographers to capture some images to share with family and friends.
10:45 am – In the meantime, Mike will prepare some delicious morning tea for you to enjoy. You are invited to tune into the natural harmony of bird calls, rustling leaves and gentle breezes whilst enjoying a delicious treat to refresh yourself.
11.00 am – Enjoy the fascinating story of the Australian native bee and discover the little creatures in our observation hive, before it is time to conclude the tour.
Inclusions:
(Deutsche Uebersetzung auf Anfrage verfuegbar)
Experienced local, Eco accredited Guide
Maximum of 12 people (except for group bookings)
Morning Tea
Water (bring refillable water bottle)
Gift Hamper for you to enjoy at home and remember this transformational experience
Opportunity to use BBQ hot plates, microwave, toaster, kettle and sink to cook your own lunch
- $ 80 per adult
- $ 40 per child (4-14 years)
SPECIAL – 20 % DISCOUNT
BUSHTRACKS ECO TOUR AND CAMPING FOR 2 ADULTS
Meet your Tourguide Mike
Mike discovered his passion for tour guiding over 27 years ago, when travelling the vast country of Australia all the way from Perth, WA to Kakadu National Park, NT. Eventually, Mike stuck to this amazing part of the world for 20 years, guiding both in the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park and Arnhemland. During the wet season, Mike decided to further explore the field of tour guiding and followed his passion in travelling around the country and guiding in places like K’Gari Island, the Daintree, Uluru and Katherine Gorge. Eventually Mike accepted a five-year contract with National Parks and Wildlife in managing Gunlom Campground at the Southern Part of Kakadu. During his time as campground manager, Mike was offered a role as seasonal ranger and offered guided tours at the falls, as well as complimentary evening slideshows.
Once Mike met his future wife Michi in 2010, they decided to make the move to the beautiful beachside town of Agnes Water in QLD their home and open up their own nature-campground. Their vision is to “Connect People to Nature, and Nature with People” during complimentary evening slideshows and guided tours on native bushtucker and bush medicine along a beautiful boardwalk meandering through Australian Bushland on their property. Traveller’s Rest 1770 and BushTracks Eco Tours allows Mike and Michi to spend time with their children and letting them grow up immersed in Nature – in the Bush and at the Beach!
Becoming Ecotourism certified and achieving the Eco Guide Certification in 2024 made Mike and Michi realize the value of their tour and the importance of organizations, such as Savannah Guides Enterprises. Attending the Savannah Guide Field School in Injune and Canarvon Gorge highlighted the importance of a support network of professional tour guides. All the knowledge that has been shared during the two Field Schools Mike was fortunate enough to attend has been invaluable and will definitely aid Traveller’s Rest 1770 and BushTracks Eco Tours to grow from strength to strength. Mike and Michi are extremely proud to achieve Savannah Guide Enterprise Status in such a short period of time and are looking forward to continue their involvement with like-minded, professional people connected to the Savannah Guide Enterprise.
Are you ready for an unforgettable escape into the heart of nature?
