Author: 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. Paul Beames

Wellbeing & Spa in the Yarra Valley

Wellbeing & Spa in the Yarra Valley – it’s a lot more than just a place for face-lifts and massages – it’s about actually slowing down and taking some time for yourself. I have to admit I didn’t expect to find such deep calm hidden away amongst rows of pinot noir vines and mist-soaked gums. […]

Healesville Historic Courthouse

When you step inside the Healesville Historic Courthouse, you stop in your tracks. Maybe it’s the smell of old cedar or the way the sun hits the heritage colours on the timber building – colours approved by Heritage Victoria itself. I walked in during a Healesville Historic Walk along Harker Street, past the Memorial Hall, […]

Warramate Hills

There’s something special about standing on the slopes of the Warramate Hills and looking out over the Yarra Valley in a haze of gold and green. You can hear the breeze rustle through the gum leaves, smell the damp clay after a light rain and see a wedge-tailed eagle making lazy circles overhead. This country […]

Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company

There’s something about that first sip of craft beer after a long drive through the Yarra Valley that hits different — and at Hargreaves Hill Brewing Company, it’s not just about the pint, it’s about the story behind it. Sitting proudly in Lilydale, this family-owned brewery has grown into one of the best-known craft breweries […]

Punt Road Wines

Punt Road Wines is right at the heart of the Yarra Valley, just off St Hubert’s Road in Coldstream – a place with a history of winemaking that’s as deep and rich as the red earth itself. The Napoleone family are the owners here – a family that’s been growing fruit in the valley for […]

Yarrawood Estate

La La Falls

I still remember the first time I set out for La La Falls, boots squelching from the morning dew – of course, the forest was alive with the sound of currawongs at that time of day. Tucked just outside Warburton in the Yarra Ranges, it’s a place that really does feel a world away from […]

Warburton

Warburton starts making you feel at home long before you actually roll into town – there’s a certain shift in the air when the road leaves the suburbs behind & heads on down to the Yarra River. It’s nestled deep in the Yarra Valley and bookended by the Yarra Ranges National Park – all in […]

Chirnside Park Country Club

There’s something about Chirnside Park Country Club that feels like coming home – you know the kind of place where everyone knows your name after a few visits. Tucked away in the Yarra Valley, this is where golfers, foodies, and locals all converge to knock back a good feed and some even better birdies. It’s […]

Zonzo Estate

Zonzo Estate in the Yarra Valley is one of those special places where Italian passion meets Aussie laid-back vibes – where long lunches drag on into sunsets, and every glass of wine is a story about the land it came from. I stopped in for a quick wine tasting on my first visit down Healesville–Yarra […]