WINNER BEST HERITAGE AND CULTURE TOUR 1996
TELSTRA INNOVATION AWARD 1997
WINNER BEST TOUR GUIDE WESTERN AUSTRALIA 1999
STATE MERIT AWARD 2002
HERITAGE AND CULTURE AWARD 2002
OPERATED AND OWNED BY HELEN LEE SINCE 1990
Accredited and Successful 21 Years
Margaret River's reputation as the jewel in Western Australia's crown is well merited, as it sparkles with fine wineries, captivating landscapes and exquisite hotels and restaurants, however, scratch beneath the surface of these delights and you’ll find a wealth of diverse activities to make your visit even more memorable. Danielle Hugh finds caves, quandongs and her balance on an Aussie bush tucker tour.
Before we even begin, ... read more
The Great Bushtucker Winery and River tours have been operating in the Margaret River region since 1990.Owned and guided by Helen Lee, voted the inaugural Best Tour Guide in the Western Australian Tourism Awards 1999, the tours are really exceptional value. On the river or winery trail, the specialist nature guides give the guest, a real sense of fun and adventure!
...read more
 |
Bushtucker River and Winery Tours are owned and guided by Helen Lee, a West Australian with an education in anthropology and a botany enthusiast. The tours commenced in 1988 in Pemberton W.A. as a project by Helen to bring the natural world to the visitor in a fun and informative activity program.
In 1991, Helen Lee opened her Bushtucker River, Cave and Canoe tour on the Margaret River, and guided every tour 360 days of the year, for the next 6 years. Having a passion for Aboriginal and natural history, Helen discovered medicinal plants native to the river and coast. Using these plants and natural bush foods, Helen concocted 25 interesting gourmet foods for
the traveller to experience. The cave on the river and cliffs provide a natural adventure path as travellers follow Helen and
her specialist guides through wildflowers, crystal caves, Aboriginal shelters and forested islands. The pioneer hardships and native foods, plus Aboriginal bush remedies are demonstrated against a backdrop of magnificent Wallcliffe House, hand built by a family with 13 babies between 1829-62. The story of how the river formed 60,000 years ago unfolds as the traveller
enjoys food collection, medicine use, cave shelters and a gourmet picnic prepared from all Helen’s collected “Bushtuckers”. Between each heritage site visit and the gourmet picnic, travellers canoe in 2-5 seater eco canoes, stable and silent, on the pristine forest surrounding Margaret River! Swimming is a must November to May each year!
Helen and her guides’ story telling ability and their passion for the environment bring to life the cultural world of Aboriginal and outdoor Australian life. The tour is fine for active and inactive visitors. Awards in 1996 for excellence in heritage and cultural tourism, and again in 1999 and 2002 have provided strong motivation for Helen to maintain quality, informed and
professional tour guiding on the beautiful Margaret River.
In 1999 Helen Lee was awarded the F.A.C.E.T. Golden Guide pin for the best guide,
the only award of its kind in Australia.
In 1997 Helen created the Bushtucker Great Wine, Food, Forest tour. From pickup at 10am to 5pm (returning to accommodation) travellers are guided though the famous Margaret River Wine Region and its excellent attractions. From Busselton, Dunsborough or Margaret River and now Bunbury, guests can join the Bushtucker Great Wineries Tour and experience premium white and red wines, cheeses, chocolate, ports, liquors and boutique beers! The itinerary is planned around natural good fun and beautiful estates! Four old, new or boutique wineries and a brewery are visited as well as cheese and chocolate factories.
All ages enjoy the groovy music, interesting wine, food and forest commentary and try rare and tasty gourmet Margaret River produce at a winery lunch. It is a beautiful day of good cheer and available 365 days of the year!
Visitors travel in comfortable mini coaches with 13-20 other travellers from all over the globe!
|
