Meet Alex: The Nature Lover Guiding Guests Back to Country
Adventurous at heart and grounded in nature, Alex is one of those guides who makes you instantly feel calm, like you’ve known him for years. His tours are about more than walking through the bush; they’re about slowing down, tuning in, and rediscovering our connection to the land.
With a background in education and years spent climbing and hiking through the Blue Mountains, Alex blends knowledge with empathy. Whether he’s pointing out the delicate aroma of lemon myrtle or helping guests spot a shy wallaby in the undergrowth, his approach is all about inclusion and discovery.
“I love watching people light up when they connect with the land,” Alex says. “It’s something we all carry inside us.”
From Van Life to Guiding Life
Before joining The Australian Food Guy team, Alex spent five years living on the road, traversing Australia’s rugged coastlines, scaling remote cliffs, and chasing sunrises from the Kimberley to the Grampians. Those years of freedom shaped his love for storytelling and sparked a deep respect for country.
When he finally parked the van and settled back in the Blue Mountains, Alex knew what came next: sharing that connection with others.
The Kind of Guide Who Feels Like a Friend
Guests describe Alex as patient, passionate, and incredibly grounded. His tours, whether a quiet bushwalk through Sydney’s Botanic Gardens or a full-day Paddock to Plate adventure in the Blue Mountains, invite travellers to feel at home in nature. He makes native foods approachable, turning wild ingredients into stories you’ll actually remember.
Why We Love Having Alex on the Team
Alex embodies everything The Australian Food Guy stands for:
Warmth and authenticity – he meets every guest where they’re at.
Connection to country – his tours are rooted in respect for nature and local stories.
Adventure with heart – he reminds us that the best journeys don’t just move our feet, they move our perspective.
If you’re joining one of our Blue Mountains Paddock to Plate or Bush Tucker & Foraging experiences, there’s a good chance you’ll meet Alex, boots dusty, smile wide, and ready to share a yarn about the trail ahead.
Plan your next adventure:
Explore our latest tours here:
👉 Meet the Makers: Sydney Native Food & Distillery Tour
👉 Blue Mountains Paddock to Plate
👉 Sydney Botanical Gardens Foraging Tour
