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Mike

Joined the Locals:
2024

Why you became a Tour Guide?
I love Melbourne and Victoria; I grew up here and wanted to share it with people from all over the world!

What were you doing before this? 
I used to work in the Outdoor Education Industry as a high ropes instructor.

What you enjoy most about Guiding?
The best part by far is meeting new people and hearing their stories! This job is basically making new friends and taking them to cool places!

Your favourite Melbourne Day Tour?
Definitely Phillip Island Wine and Penguins tour. It’s hard to beat wine tasting, followed by visiting Koalas and ending at the penguin’s parade.

Your favourite restaurant/bar/place in Melbourne? 
Nothing beats the Margarita pizza at 400 Gradi on Lygon Street. It won the best pizza in the world in 2014, and it still holds up!

Your favourite travel memory (in general)? 
I remember heading down to Wilsons Promontory with my friends after the lockdown in 2021. After months inside, it felt like such a liberating experience, being by the sea and enjoying the fresh air.