Alice Manfield (1878–1960), commonly known as
Guide Alice, was a
mountain guide, amateur
naturalist,
chalet owner,
photographer, and early
feminist figure from
Victoria, Australia. Her pioneering work at Mount Buffalo from the 1890s to the 1930s led to her becoming a
tourist attraction in her own right, and helped lead to the establishment of the
Mount Buffalo National Park. Manfield's parents ran a hotel at Mount Buffalo, and she led tours up the mountain from her youth. Because of her enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the area, she quickly became a highly sought-after guide. She continued guiding tourists until the 1930s.
Photo: Unknown; Restoration: John O'Neill