What is the best way to do a virtual tour?

Pandemic Pivot

Back when the world was in the throes of the pandemic and travel felt like a distant memory, my nature and wildlife tour guide business took a nosedive. With no visitors allowed into Australia, I had to get creative — and that’s when I started wondering, “What is the best way to do a virtual tour?”

Virtual Tour Innovations

Armed with a background in video production and a not-so-secret love affair with Australia’s great outdoors, I morphed into a virtual tour guide. My toolkit? A trusty mobile phone, a gimbal for steady shots (no, it’s not a fancy cocktail), and a Bluetooth headset for my global fan club.

I’d sneak into a quiet cave to charge up my phone, then embark on one-hour hikes through Berowra Valley, revealing wildlife, landscapes, and quirky bushland secrets in real time.




A mobile phone, gymbal and a boom pole to access hidden caves and nests

What Is the Best Way to Do a Virtual Tour?

For me, it meant blending professional video skills with genuine bushcraft: steady camera work, engaging storytelling, and live Q&A as wallabies bounded by and lizards peeked from rocks.

Global Connections & Unexpected Accolades

I had virtual buddies tuning in from North America to Europe, itching to dive into the mysteries of Berowra Valley. We’d chase wallabies, play hide-and-seek with sneaky lizards, and take virtual peeks into bird nests — all from the comfort of home. To my astonishment, these quirky expeditions landed on Forbes’ list of the world’s top ten virtual adventures. The real magic, though, was the belly-aching laughter and heartfelt connections we forged.

Return to Dirt-Under-Your-Shoes Tours

As the pandemic bid us good riddance, I swapped my digital boots for good old-fashioned, dirt-on-your-shoes, in-person tours. While those virtual sessions had their goofy charm, nothing beats the thrill of sharing Berowra Valley’s hidden caves, sun-dappled gullies, and native flora with guests right there beside me.

Chapter 5: Next Steps & Bushwalking Resources

Berowra Valley remains the star of the show — ready to thrill adventurers whether through a screen or right under the Aussie sun.

If you’re keen to lace up your boots and explore for real, head over to the Berowra Valley National Park website for detailed walk maps and seasonal tips.

Ready to see the Valley in person? Let’s hit the trail together on one of my nature and wildlife tours!