Alquemie works with the best guides in Australia to create tailor-made touring that piques the interest of even the most seasoned traveller.
As travellers ourselves, we know the value of an expert guide. They bring to life the stories behind what we visit, creating deeper and more meaningful memories of the places we see and the people we meet.
We choose our guides because they are the best at what they do in Australia. They are personally know to us and selected for:
- their passion and knowledge for their area of expertise or location
- their ability to communicate extremely well with guests
- their flexibility to change things on the fly so that it better pleases a guest
Additionally, they are conservationists, wanting to preserve the beauty of Australia for future generations to come.
Click on the links below to find out about the passions of some of the best guides in Australia and what makes them tick.
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Australia’s Best Guides – Stuart Dobson – Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most spectacular coastal journeys and a mecca for Melbourne locals on the weekends and summer holidays. There is a lot more to it than just the usual tourist sites and Stuart Dobson is one of the best guides in Australia to reveal its secrets. Please explain […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Grace Mitchelson – Bullo River Station
If you head up to Bullo River Station in the remote Top End, there’s a fair chance that Grace Mitchelson will be your guide. This 500,000 acre working cattle station provides guests with a unique tourism experience, combining authentic outback adventures with life on the farm. Grace is one of those beautiful women that is […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Simon Burley – South Australian Coast and Wine Experiences
Simon Burley is one of our favourite South Australian guides who loves to take people behind the scenes to meet the makers by their craft. We spoke to him to find out what makes an experience with him so special. Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do. I’m a […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – John Dyer – Remote Air Safaris
Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do. I’m the Managing Director of Air Adventure. We operate high-end, outback air safaris on board our deluxe private aircraft. We are on a mission to enrich people’s lives by transforming the way they experience remote Australia. We enable people to defy distance by […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Bart Pigrim – Aboriginal Culture in Broome
Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do as an Aboriginal cultural guide in Broome. I am a Yawuru man of the Broome region in the Kimberley of Western Australia and I offer a variety of experiences that blends the beauty of the region with its unique and fascinating history […]
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Matt Wright Outback Wrangler – Australia’s Best Guides
Private Outback Wrangler Top End Adventure Matt Wright is one of Australia’s fastest growing icons and the star of National Geographic’s hit TV Show Outback Wrangler. He’s an authentic Aussie character who loves to show off the hidden magic in the landscapes and wildlife of his back yard – the Top End of Australia. He […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Richard Graham | Bespoke Sydney
Richard Graham has travelled to some of the most exotic destinations in the world and he has many amazing photos and stories to keep you entertained for hours – but no matter where he travels, he still calls Sydney home. His new and exciting concept in tourism has come from a rich family travel history […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Jenny Garber | Contemporary art
Jenny Garber specialises in bespoke contemporary art tours. With a passion for art and through her extensive art networks, developed over many years of personal interest and professional pursuits, Jenny offers clients private introductions to the leading galleries, exhibitions, gallery directors, artists and curators who define Sydney’s vibrant arts scene. Please explain a little bit […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Juan Walker | Aboriginal Culture
Juan Walker (Aboriginal name Karanba), is a Kuku Yalanji man from the Mossman/Daintree area and has been working as a tour guide in this region for fifteen years. Juan regularly spends time with elders of the Kuku Yalanji people, hearing stories of the history, traditions, and culture, stories and information he holds dear to him, for […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Sean Blocksidge | Margaret River wine & nature
Sean Blocksidge is the owner/operator of the Margaret River Discovery Co.. In 2010 he won Western Australian Guide of the Year and his tours have been consistently rated the #1 Margaret River tour experience on Tripadvisor. Find out more about him. Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do? I […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Sab Lord | Kakadu and Arnhem Land
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. We interviewed Sab Lord to find out a little more about him… Please explain […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Paul Bester | Nature & photography
Paul Bester is living the dream. Based at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, his passion for nature and photography, as well as his upbringing in Africa make him one of Australia’s best guides. We found out more about him… Please explain a little bit about who you are and what you do? As the Head Guide at Sal Salis […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Ray Andrews | Naturalist & Birder
Ray Andrews Ray Andrews has a CV to beat most when it comes to knowledge of nature. His bespoke tours are a fascinating way to learn almost anything about Australia and our unique wilderness. Please tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do? I call myself a naturalist but I have […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Brett Graham | Aboriginal culture & Central Australia
Brett Graham Based at Ayres Rock (Uluru), Brett Graham is one of Australia’s best outback guides. His deep knowledge and passion for Aboriginal culture brings it to life for his guests in only a way that few people can. Please tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do? My name Is […]
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Australia’s Best Guides – Jason Miller | Australian wine & food
Jason Miller Jason Miller is one of the lucky ones – he gets to taste wine for a living and share his love of it with people on his tours. We talk to him about his passion for his craft as one of Australia’s best wine and food guides. Please tell us a little bit about […]
As with everything we do, our goal is to ‘transform the ordinary into the extraordinary’. By choosing the best guides in Australia we achieve this. Guests will discover the hidden corners of Australia and rediscover the magic of the world with a holiday planned by Alquemie. We select the best guides in Australia to suit the travel preferences of each guest.
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