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BushTracks Eco Walking Tour Agnes Water / 1770

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susan durham

23:50 19 Jul 26

Forest Bathing - lovely new eco addition to Traveller 's Rest 1770. Our recent return visit had us enjoying forest bathing. What a great idea and wonderful experience in such a beautiful setting

denita browning

10:27 05 Jan 26

I absolutely recommend this Bush Tucker guided treck through our beautiful Australian bush, with the highly knowledgeable and experienced guide and owner of the park, Mike. I learnt so much about the uses and conservation of the bushland that is totally inspiring! This is an absolute must do! And to top it off we were treated to a delightfully delicious morning tea courtesy of the bush tucker and native bees.

Jane King

13:43 19 Oct 25

What an amazing morning! Right from the start we were warmly welcomed by Mike's partner Michi and young family on arrival at their eco campground ( Travellers Rest 1770). Mike's guided interactive 2 hour boardwalk tour through his ecological 'showroom',encompassed everything he is fiercely passionate about within his own flora and fauna ecosystem, and delivered in an easy to grasp manner, by an easy to like bloke! Even if this is not your usual type of tour,you will not be bored, and will come away learning so much more about the natural environment you live within. The 'come and taste' session during the tour was also another great learning experience!
We thoroughly recommend adding this tour or a stay on the campground, to your 'must do's' when coming to Agnes Water/1770.

Response from the owner 11:29 19 Oct 25

Thank you Jane for joining us this morning and sharing your pictures of today's tour. It was an absolute pleasure to share our backyard with you. Enjoy the rest of your journey and we might see you again soon.

Taima Jan

06:43 19 Oct 25

I recently just spent two weeks at the beautiful property in which Bushtracks is hosted and i am leaving feeling soo blessed and educated.
Mike really takes pride in what he does and has been living this world of survival and human integration with nature for many years now and you can definitely see that in what he does. We learnt so many things on the bushtracks tour from how to identify particular trees, Flowers’s plants and shrubs, to what berries to eat and how to test if you can eat the fruit from a tree before you do. We dove into the ecosystem of the trees and learnt about how they communicate and work with each other to survive. You name it and mike discussed it, birds, insects animals… all questions are welcome and jokes are too.
We finished off with a beautiful tea and some jams and full hearts and minds.
Thankyou for everything you do mike

Response from the owner 11:30 19 Oct 25

Thank you so much Taima!

Little Ocean

00:14 12 Oct 25

It was such a beautiful property and well maintained. Mike was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Australian bush and bush medicine. It was fascnating! The boardwalk was so peaceful, and we really felt relaxed immersing in nature. The morning tea was absolutely delicious and refreshing after a hot day. Definitely recommend to do the eco tour and you will be fascinated! Thank you Mike! We had a wonderful time!

Response from the owner 02:21 19 Oct 25

Thank you so much for bringing your wonderful family to our tour.

Antonio Gonzalez

04:29 15 Jun 25

Response from the owner 05:18 15 Jun 25

Thank you Antonio🌿

Denise Earl

04:17 15 Jun 25

Absolutely fabulous walk around. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, the bird song was amazing. It's very relaxing.

Response from the owner 05:19 15 Jun 25

Thank you for bringing your friens to BushTracks to learn more about the native plants. We can't wait to meet the rest of the family soon!

Robyn's Soap House

04:16 15 Jun 25

We thoroughly enjoyed our Bush Tracks Eco Tour with Michael, our very experienced and extremely knowledgeable guide. We learnt so much about bush tucker and the different native plants on his property. The sound of the many different birds was amazing. We loved the billy herbal tea, biscuits, jams made from Australian bush fruit and the taste of the native honey.
This tour is highly recommended to all visitors to the area.
Robyn and Penry from Melbourne

Response from the owner 05:18 15 Jun 25

Thank you Robyn and Penry for joining our BushTracks Eco Tour this morning and tasting our delicious morning tea. We hope you have a wonderful time at 1770 Lagoons. Safe travels!

Eva Duerkop

02:11 24 May 25

Absolutely loved this guided bush tour!
We learned so much during the walk—our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The walk itself was peaceful and beautifully paced, allowing us to really soak in the surroundings. Morning tea was a thoughtful and much-appreciated touch. We’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to connect with nature and learn along the way!

Response from the owner 03:55 15 Jun 25

Hi Eva. Thank you for participating in our unique BushTracks Tour. We love connecting people to Nature 🌿

Local Adventures Team

06:27 14 Apr 25

We recently got a sneak peek at Bush Tracks Eco Tours in 1770 , and it’s so much more than just a walk in the bush!

Run by a passionate local team, this tour is a great example of an Australian business stepping up to showcase our natural assets while educating visitors along the way. Mike, our owner-operator-guide-extraordinaire shares fascinating insights into local plants and wildlife—how they work together, how they support the ecosystem, and why they matter. We have learnt so many things about the region that we didn't know already!

The custom-built boardwalk and informative signage (which is super kid friendly as well!) make it easy to learn as you go, covering everything from the role of native bees to clever land management practices.

And yes, there's a delicious tasting platter for morning tea too—with a few uniquely Aussie flavours.

If you’re heading to Agnes Water/1770, this is a fantastic way to reconnect with nature and support a homegrown business doing great things for our environment and tourism industry. You won't be disappointed!

Response from the owner 11:17 13 May 25

Thank you so much for participating in BushTracks and sharing some time with us learning about native bushtucker and indulging in a delicious morning tea!

Debbie Davie

08:39 06 Apr 25

We have done Mike's Bush tracks tour twice now and it gets better each time he has so much information about the nature on the property and bush foods and medicine. It informative and interesting and a beautiful walk in nature - it is an easy and accessible so anyone can enjoy the tranquility of the bush and the flora and fauna learn so much.

We worth a visit

Response from the owner 03:02 08 Apr 25

Thank you for joining BushTracks 2025 with our new interpretive signage along the way. Great pics

Cindy Freeman

23:50 19 Oct 24

We had a fantastic experience at Bushtracks! Mike is a very knowledgeable guide and he shared so much with us! I feel very lucky to have been on this tour. I could taste bushtucker and learn to recognise them and how to know if they're safe to eat. I learned a lot about our local flora and fauna and this knowledge is now with me every time I am in the bush. How cool! I had family visiting from overseas and it was an awesome experience for them to get local knowledge about our flora and fauna. Very grateful for Mike for choosing to pass on what he knows to others and creating these tours 🙏

Response from the owner 04:08 06 Dec 24

Hi Cindy, thank you for participating in BushTracks and learning about our backyard.

Caity O'Neill

22:57 07 Oct 24

My husband and I stayed a couple of nights at Travellers Rest 1770 and I can’t recommend it enough! Mike, his wife, and 3 young children have created such a beautiful eco-friendly haven on their own private property, and give you such a warm welcome from the moment you arrive.

We also joined Mike on one of his bush tracks tours which was a highlight of our stay. You meet Mike at the beginning of the Boardwalk where he does a welcome and introduction to the land, and also emphasised the importance of minimal environmental impact, which really resonated with us, as we ourselves are tour guides in Central Queensland.

Mike and Michi have very thoughtfully designed and built a boardwalk, which is also wheelchair accessible weaving through the trees without damaging them. Walking underneath a massive overhanging tree was an amazing experience. What truly set this tour apart was Mike’s knowledge of the local flora. He shared insights into the various plants, explaining their uses for food, medicine, resources, shelter, water and more. We then finished the tour sitting around a campfire, watching and listening about their natives bees and hives, eating some delicious bush tucker, native jams, and a cup of herbal tea—all made with wooden products, and often using materials Mike has created himself.

We can’t thank you enough Mike and Michi for such an amazing experience. Whenever we’re travelling back through Agnes Water, we will be sure to stay with you again and join you on another guided adventure!

Richard Ennis

18:32 23 May 23

This tour called “Bush Tracks” is located at Travellers Rest 1770 to the west of Agnes Water. It is located in Goreng Goreng country. It takes in a variety of paperbark and stringybark Eucalyptus, cabbage palms, cocky apples, black boys and other lesser well known but widespread species of native flora. It also included 3 commercial native bee hives and explanation of the habits of birds, goanna and other fauna. First Nation scar trees are exhibited and explained. I sadly saw what damage a single introduced feral pig will do. The country had been under a remedial cultural burn supervised by GorengGoreng elders. The process of this native practice was explained in detail (a first for me). The tour wrapped up with a sample tasting of tasting of cakes, jams and biscuits commercially available using native flora ingredients. As such it is an excellent educational tour with many insights into not only practical modern use of bush tucker and medicine, but also how we all could now live sustainably in Australia using the knowledge garnered from the local First Nation. Dave was our extremely knowledgeable tour guide, formerly employed with the NPWS in the Northern Territory. I went in a late Autumn evening when the paperbarks were in flower and it was cool. I would very much like to repeat the tour. Full body protection from mosquitoes is essential. As the tour takes in medical practices, probably best suited to intelligent tourists with experience of life. Easy level walking trail.

Beverley Kirwan

06:32 21 May 23

The Bush Tracks was a great experience. Michael was so passionate and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend. Great fun for all ages.

Rowen Franklin

23:29 30 Apr 23

Great way to learn about the nature and history of the Agnes Water and the 1770 region. Mike was very knowledgeable and was willing to share his knowledge and encourage others to share any insights that they might have of their own, making for a delightful bush walk.

Meet Your Guide

Meet Mike, your local guide

Recently appointed to the board of the prestigious Savannah Guides and becoming Ecotourism certified, he brings over 27 years of experience in the field of tourism and guiding. With deep roots in the Australian native and a passion for eco-tourism, Mike weaves stories of land, plants, and culture into every tour, guiding guests through a journey of wild wonder with warmth and expertise.

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.

About Us

Our Story in the Bush

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 he met his 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”, which came to live with complimentary evening slideshows and guided tours on native bushtucker and bush medicine along a beautiful boardwalk meandering through Australian Bushland on their property. 1770 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 interpretive experiences. We decided to join Savannah Guide LTD., a non-profit network of professional tour guides and operators across northern Australia, dedicated since 1988 to promoting high standards in interpretation, training, and ecologically sustainable tourism. We help visitors connect deeply with the natural and cultural landscapes, aligning closely with Queensland’s Destination 2045 vision for a thriving tourism future. Being able to attend the Savannah Guide Field School in Injune/Canarvon Gorge and Mount Isa highlighted the importance of being part of a support network of professional tour guides. All the knowledge shared during the two Field Schools has been invaluable and lead to Mike being vote in as Savannah Guides Board Member and becoming Savannah Guides Enterprise in 2025.