Author name: Paul Beames

Paul Beames is the Founder and CEO of the Get Lost Travel Group . G.L.T. is comprised of some of the highest calibre organisations within the tourism industry including: Wildlife Tours Australia, Autopia Tours, Australian Bus Charters, Wayoutback Safaris, Walking Country and MTB Adventures. The Get Lost Travel Group (GLT) and its brands have grown into one of Australia's largest and most highly awarded tour operators, welcoming over one million thrilled international travelers to explore every corner of the country. At the helm of this adventure is Paul, a passionate tourism visionary whose journey started with a Business and Tourism degree from the University of Western Ontario and Victoria University. His early career saw him crisscrossing 14 European countries as a tour guide and driver for Adventure Tours Australia and Top Deck Tours—an experience that ignited his love for curating unforgettable travel moments. Driven by a desire to craft unique, high-quality travel experiences, Paul took the leap in 2009 and founded Get Lost Travel. His leadership and innovation in the industry were recognized in 2014 when he received the prestigious Len Taylor Young ATEC Award for Leadership in Tourism. He has since played an influential role in shaping the sector, serving on various tourism industry committees and boards, including as Vice Chair of the Australian Tourism Export Council (Victoria branch). A serial entrepreneur and champion of sustainable, responsible tourism, Paul has built a network that has employed hundreds of talented tourism professionals. He believes that travel is a powerful force for good—connecting people, supporting regional communities and Indigenous cultures, and fostering environmental conservation. Under his leadership, GLT is not just about showcasing Australia’s breathtaking landscapes; it’s about creating life-changing experiences that leave a lasting impact on both travelers and the planet.

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16 Days East Coast Tour

Comfort Style 14 Day / 13 Night Fare options: $10,750 Shared Accommodation – Adult 18+ over $10,750 Private Double/Twin Room – Adult/Child $13,000 Private Single Room – Adult 18+ over 18:00 – 18:00 Sydney, New South Wales Book Now The ultimate adventure for those who want to see the best of Australia’s east coast. From …

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Jamison Valley

Jamison Valley

Jamison Valley is the main stage of the Blue Mountains, framed by towering sandstone cliffs and scattered with waterfalls, forest and stories that go back to the Jurassic period. I first stood at Echo Point, looking out to Mount Solitary and the valley floor and felt the mix of wilderness and history that is this …

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Three Sisters Rock

Three Sisters Rock

Every visitor to the Blue Mountains has heard of the Three Sisters Rock, that sandstone rock formation standing tall above the Jamison Valley. I’m Paul Beames, and I’ve been leading people through this wild bit of New South Wales for decades. From the Echo Point lookout, you’ll see the famous sandstone peaks rising above eucalyptus …

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Hunter Valley Village

Hunter Valley Village

Every time I visit Hunter Valley Wine Country, I find myself taking a detour, and for me, that detour is Hunter Valley Village. What was meant to be a quick coffee and a stretch of the legs in the Shopping Village turned into Devonshire tea, a wander through Hunter Valley Gardens, a poke around the …

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