Marcus "Outback Mac" Thompson
Senior Wildlife & Outback Specialist
Born and raised in the Northern Territory, Mac has spent over 15 years guiding visitors through Australia's most remote wilderness areas.
Brisbane âĒ Gold Coast âĒ Byron Bay
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.
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.
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.
Senior Wildlife & Outback Specialist
Born and raised in the Northern Territory, Mac has spent over 15 years guiding visitors through Australia's most remote wilderness areas.
Urban Culture & Food Expert
A Brisbane native with Chinese-Australian heritage, Sarah knows every hidden laneway and hole-in-the-wall restaurant in the city.
Marine & Coastal Adventure Guide
A qualified marine biologist and advanced dive instructor, Jake has explored Queensland's coastline for over 12 years.
Wine Country & Culinary Specialist
With hospitality management and sommelier certification, Emma knows Queensland's wine regions intimately.
Adventure Sports & Extreme Tourism
An adrenaline expert with safety as his top priority, David is certified in multiple extreme sports and wilderness first aid.
Family & Educational Tours Coordinator
A former primary school teacher with endless creativity, Becca specializes in making Australian history come alive for all ages.
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.
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.
Jake made our Great Barrier Reef experience unforgettable! His marine biology knowledge was amazing and the kids were mesmerized.
Emma's wine country tour exceeded all expectations! Her sommelier knowledge and connections gave us exclusive tastings.
David pushed us out of our comfort zone in the best way! The canyoning adventure was thrilling and his safety expertise was reassuring.
Becca was a lifesaver with our family tour! She kept our 3 kids engaged for the entire day. Our kids still talk about it!
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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