🌟 Award-Winning Team

Meet Our Expert Guides

The passionate locals who bring Queensland's stories to life. Each guide brings years of experience, deep cultural knowledge, and an infectious love for sharing authentic Australian adventures.

15+
Expert Guides
200+
Years Combined Experience
12
Languages Spoken
50K+
Happy Travelers

Our Leadership

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Michael "Mick" Patterson

Head Guide & Operations Manager

With over 20 years in the Australian tourism industry, Mick leads our exceptional team of guides and ensures every Cooee Tours experience exceeds expectations. A former Australian Army officer and qualified business coach, he brings discipline, passion, and extensive knowledge of Queensland's hidden gems to our operations.

20 Years Experience
1,200+ Tours Led
5.0★ Average Rating

Our Travel Guides

Meet the extraordinary people who make every Cooee Tours experience unforgettable. From local historians to adventure specialists, our guides are your gateway to authentic Queensland.

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Marcus "Outback Mac" Thompson

Senior Wildlife & Outback Specialist

Wildlife Photography Aboriginal Culture Outback Survival

Born and raised in the Northern Territory, Mac has spent over 15 years guiding visitors through Australia's most remote wilderness areas.

15 Years
500+ Tours
4.9★ Rating
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚 English ðŸ—Ģïļ Arrernte
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Sarah Chen-Williams

Urban Culture & Food Expert

Food Tours Street Art Local Markets

A Brisbane native with Chinese-Australian heritage, Sarah knows every hidden laneway and hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the city.

8 Years
750+ Tours
4.8★ Rating
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚 English ðŸ‡ĻðŸ‡ģ Mandarin 🇭🇰 Cantonese
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Jake "Reef Rider" Morrison

Marine & Coastal Adventure Guide

Great Barrier Reef Scuba Diving Marine Biology

A qualified marine biologist and advanced dive instructor, Jake has explored Queensland's coastline for over 12 years.

12 Years
600+ Tours
4.9★ Rating
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚 English ðŸ‡ŊðŸ‡ĩ Japanese
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Emma Rodriguez

Wine Country & Culinary Specialist

Wine Tasting Local Cuisine Farm Tours

With hospitality management and sommelier certification, Emma knows Queensland's wine regions intimately.

10 Years
400+ Tours
4.8★ Rating
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚 English 🇊ðŸ‡ļ Spanish ðŸ‡Ŧ🇷 French
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David Tjandrawati

Adventure Sports & Extreme Tourism

Rock Climbing Canyoning Bushwalking

An adrenaline expert with safety as his top priority, David is certified in multiple extreme sports and wilderness first aid.

9 Years
350+ Tours
4.9★ Rating
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚 English ðŸ‡ŪðŸ‡Đ Bahasa Indonesia
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Rebecca "Becca" O'Sullivan

Family & Educational Tours Coordinator

Family Tours Educational Programs Kids Activities

A former primary school teacher with endless creativity, Becca specializes in making Australian history come alive for all ages.

7 Years
450+ Tours
4.9★ Rating
ðŸ‡Ķ🇚 English ðŸ‡Ū🇊 Irish Gaelic

What Our Travelers Say

Don't just take our word for it - hear from thousands of travelers who've experienced Queensland through the eyes of our expert guides.

Mac was absolutely incredible! His knowledge of the Outback and Aboriginal culture was mind-blowing. He showed us places no other tour would take you.

★★★★★
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Jennifer Martinez
Tour with Marcus Thompson
California, USA

Sarah's Brisbane food tour was the highlight of our entire Australian trip! She took us to places we never would have found on our own.

★★★★★
KC
Kevin & Lisa Chen
Tour with Sarah Chen-Williams
Vancouver, Canada

Jake made our Great Barrier Reef experience unforgettable! His marine biology knowledge was amazing and the kids were mesmerized.

★★★★★
TF
The Foster Family
Tour with Jake Morrison
London, UK

Emma's wine country tour exceeded all expectations! Her sommelier knowledge and connections gave us exclusive tastings.

★★★★★
MR
Michael Rodriguez
Tour with Emma Rodriguez
Barcelona, Spain

David pushed us out of our comfort zone in the best way! The canyoning adventure was thrilling and his safety expertise was reassuring.

★★★★★
AN
Anna & Lars Nielsen
Tour with David Tjandrawati
Copenhagen, Denmark

Becca was a lifesaver with our family tour! She kept our 3 kids engaged for the entire day. Our kids still talk about it!

★★★★★
JP
Johnson Family
Tour with Rebecca O'Sullivan
Auckland, New Zealand

Join Our Guide Family

Are you passionate about Queensland and love sharing its wonders with others? We're always looking for exceptional people to join our team of professional travel guides.

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