13/08/2026
I’m still trying to find the words for this one 🥹
On Wednesday night, I was incredibly honoured to be named NSW Top Tour Guide 2026.
More than anything, I walked away from the evening feeling grateful.
Grateful to have spent the night alongside such a wonderful group of finalists, each bringing their own stories, knowledge, passion and love for the places and people they guide. It was genuinely so lovely to meet you all, and congratulations to every single finalist. Being part of this group was an honour in itself.
Thank you so much to the judges for the time, care and thought you put into this process. I absolutely loved meeting you, talking all things tourism and guiding, and having the opportunity to share a little piece of my world with you.
It was also incredibly special to meet Justin Steele, last year’s Top Tour Guide, and have the chance to talk with him, listen to his experiences and learn from someone who has already walked this path. One of my favourite things about this industry is that there is always more to learn, and always someone willing to share what they’ve learned along the way.
I’ve been guiding on Sydney Harbour for 13 years now, and this little business and this beautiful patch of harbour have grown up alongside me. There have been very early mornings, very long days, plenty of challenges, thousands and thousands of paddlers, countless stories, and an extraordinary team, family and community around me through all of it 🩵
To have that journey recognised in this way feels very, very special.
And now, somehow, I get to represent New South Wales at the Australian Top Tour Guide Awards in Canberra next month 🥹 I’m excited, nervous, and mostly just incredibly grateful for the opportunity.
Thank you to everyone who has taught me, trusted me, paddled with me, worked beside me, supported me and been part of this journey.
What an absolute privilege 🫶🏻✨
Canberra, here we come 🇦🇺
