Michelle Streicher, Owner & Senior Travel Advisor
Certified Travel Counsellor

Premier Aussie Specialist

Luxury Travel Designer & Knit Retreat Host


With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Michelle Streicher is the founder and creative force behind South Pacific Journeys and SPJ Retreats. Her career began in 1999 as a Corporate Travel Advisor with Campus Travel, a division of Sydney Business Travel. After living in Australia for 15 years, she returned home to Canada in 2006 with her young family—bringing with her a deep, firsthand knowledge of the South Pacific and a passion for crafting unforgettable journeys.


Michelle is a Certified Travel Counsellor (CTC) and one of only ten Premier Aussie Specialists in Canada—the only one between Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. This designation, awarded by Tourism Australia, recognizes top-selling agents with exceptional expertise and commitment to the region. She is also a 100% GOLD Specialist for New Zealand, Fiji, the Cook Islands, South Africa, and Kenya, and a proud recipient of Tourism Australia’s Opal Award for excellence in selling Australia.


Michelle personally designs tailor-made holidays to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, the Cook Islands, Tahiti, and Africa, often returning to these destinations to ensure she stays connected to the people, places, and properties that matter most to her clients. Her curated experiences reflect a thoughtful balance of adventure, culture, and luxury.


In addition to her destination expertise, Michelle is a skilled fibre artist and the Creator & Host of boutique knit and fibre retreats around the world. These retreats blend cultural immersion with creative workshops and have become signature experiences for travellers seeking more than just a vacation.


Some of Michelle’s Most Memorable Travel Moments Include:

  • Swimming with sea lions in the Eyre Peninsula, Australia
  • Helicopter flight over Uluru & Kata Tjuta, Australia
  • Snorkeling the pass at Rangiroa, French Polynesia
  • Sunset on Aitutaki Lagoon, Cook Islands
  • Kangaroos on Lucky Bay, Western Australia
  • Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound, New Zealand
  • Spotting wild kiwi on Stewart Island, New Zealand
  • Rhino tracking at Sera Conservancy, Kenya
  • Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara, Kenya
  • Sleeping under the stars on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
  • Kayaking in Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand
  • A magical stay at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Meeting the women behind local yarn co-operatives in rural Uruguay


Whether you’re dreaming of a bespoke holiday through the South Pacific or a fun-filled Knit Retreat, Michelle brings both knowledge and heart to every itinerary she creates.



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