Try the food the wine and to heck with the expanding waistline – remember to pack comfy clothing!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
That’s a hard one as we have too many to choose from! But if I had to pick then I would say the Coromandel area – lots of beautiful beaches and walks.
Director
Les Mehrtens
Director
Barbara Mehrtens
Chief Operating Officer
Will Andrews
Top Travel Tip:
Take photos of people, not places. Ask someone to take the photo for you and get in the picture! Landscapes all look the same 10 years from now, but “remember when we did that…” will provide great memories for a long time.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Hahei and Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula, Lake Rotoiti and the Volcanic Plateau on the North Island. Marlborough and Glenorchy in the South Island.
Product & Operations Manager
Marilyn Edgecombe
Top Travel Tip:
Make sure you spend enough time in your destination – driving distances are deceptive so you’ll want to spend a few days longer than you might think.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Queenstown – its spectacular natural beauty, vibrant energy and host of excursions create the perfect backdrop for a visit full of adventure, exploration or relaxation – plus its restaurants and bars are pretty terrific too!
Sales & Marketing Manager
Vicki Annison
Top Travel Tip:
If you want to travel more – make it a top priority! You’ll never regret it.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
For a city break I love Wellington, but for a trip into ‘real’ NZ it’s hard to beat the Coromandel.
Group Accountant
Kathy Duff
Top Travel Tip:
Always allow more time than you think you will need.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Bay of Islands in the North Island for its stunning beaches and vistas. Something to suit everyone’s tastes from the more touristy Paihia to the quieter bays on the Whangaroa peninsula with its plethora of quintessential kiwi bachs.
Coach Operations Supervisor
Casey Burchett
Top Travel Tip:
Make sure you always include time to rest. It’s important to that you enjoy your travel, and not feeling rushed/too busy definitely helps.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Definitely Ōhope Beach. It was voted New Zealand’s ‘Best and Most Loved Beach’ for a good reason!
Digital Marketing Specialist
Savanna Scott
Top Travel Tip:
Observe daily life around you. Slow down your train of thought and pay close attention to the details. You’ll really absorb the destination this way, and remember these moments long after you leave. Bonus tip: take a diary with you and write down what you experienced at the end of every day!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Every summer I’ll head over to some of the beaches in the Coromandel. I love it there! But lately, my eyes are set on Rotorua… They have so many exciting attractions.
Senior Accountant Assistant
Christene Steenkamp
Top Travel Tip:
Don’t wait for the perfect moment, make every moment perfect.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Over the short period I have been in New Zealand, my favourite place must be Blue Water Springs. My future travels will definitely include the Coromandel and I would like to visit Wellington & Queenstown for the busy side of life.
Accounts Assistant
Kristine Anajao
Top Travel Tip:
Make sure you have a lot of energy and patience so you can enjoy your travel. Treasure every moment.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Queenstown – Looking forward to travel here.
Senior Tour Designer
Ashleigh Hines
Top Travel Tip:
Allow enough time to truly explore each place you visit.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Anywhere in the South Island.
Senior Tour Designer
Tina Oien
Top Travel Tip:
Always remember to bring a power adapter, and your phone charger.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Coromandel Peninsula in Summer, Queenstown and Wanaka in Winter.
Senior Tour Designer
Megan Old
Top Travel Tip:
Take your time and enjoy the scenery.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Bay of Islands.
Senior Tour Designer
Kalwant Khatkar
Top Travel Tip:
Slow down so that you have a chance to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and sensational scenery. Also, never travel without Comprehensive Travel Insurance, without a doubt it’s the best way to ensure that you can relax and truly enjoy your holiday safe in the knowledge that you’re protected, just in case anything goes wrong… and unfortunately, things do happen out of the blue …strangely enough, almost always in the most remote areas!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Queenstown, Arrowtown, The Gibbston Valley, Roaring Meg and Wanaka are my favourite destinations. There’s just so much to see and do. As a mum of two kids, there’s so much to keep them fully entertained, as well as things for adults to enjoy too.
Senior Tour Designer
Tamara Henry
Top Travel Tip:
Definitely try the almost limitless regional variations of delicious, local food that you’ll find available at each of your destinations, you’ll find that it’s usually the best of the best!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Queenstown is my most favoured destination. I find it perfect for adventurous types, just like me… Hiking up Queenstown hill, or Ben Lomond, or hurtling downhill on the luge from the top of the Queenstown skyline.
Also, the Hooker Valley walking track, it’s only about 5km long so fairly easy on the legs, but just has to be THE most beautiful walk in the most stunning scenery that I have ever been on.
Tour Designer
Eleanor Stretton
Top Travel Tip:
Enjoy the adventure! Remember to go with the flow and lean into the unknown. We spend so much time planning our lives at work and at home, it’s nice to let go when you’re travelling and enjoy the unexpected along the way.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Stewart Island is spectacular and I would love to go back and complete the Rakiura Track one day. Next on my list is New Plymouth though – bring on a West Coast adventure!
Tour Designer
Sophie Crabtree
Top Travel Tip:
Take your time, and take lots of pictures!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Ōhope, it has some of the most beautiful hidden beaches!
Tour Content Administrator
Minty Dinh
Top Travel Tip:
Take time to look at the beauty of life around you and enjoy every single moment from it.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Roys Peak Track in summer, highly recommend but be prepared for a level of fitness.
Travel Co-Ordinator/Office Assistant
Seree Coombe
Top Travel Tip:
Take a moment to appreciate your surroundings. Also wake up early to ensure you can make the most of your day!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Coromandel Peninsula, in particular Hahei, Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach are such a beautiful parts of New Zealand.
Workshop Coordinator
Jacques Steenkamp
Top Travel Tip:
Planning for the unexpected! Unexpected events can happen anytime so it is helpful to have a backup plan for your activities. That way if something goes wrong or you need to change your plans, then you already know what you can do instead.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
So far Cathedral Cove in the Coromandel has been my favourite, the cruise trip there was incredible! For future travels I would love see the Glowworms at Waitomo and try the many thrill-seeking adventures in the South Island.
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Chief Motivational Officer
Ted
“Hi” I’m Ted, I work across all staff in each individual office delivering drive and enthusiasm through a range of techniques including chasing my pull-rope, strokes and snuggles and on occasion some motivational belly-rubs; and when having fun (one of our company values) I’m keen to bark out some happy/excited woofs, especially when I get to meet new visitors.
My hooman “Dad” gets quite strict with me if I’m meant to be actively motivating the hooman teams, or our guests with cuddles; but, he catches me wander off to visit Bailey and play toy-fights, or have zoomy chases around the offices. Bailey is my special friend and a lovely li’l fur-baby similar to me, she works with her “mum” upstairs in the MICE division of the business – I like her a lot! I’m also easily distracted from motivating my teams by offers of treats (my weakest link). I love working here because half the day involves sleeping, or eating!
Never be in a hurry, that way you will not leave things behind!
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Doubtful Sound, Central Otago in November for the lupins, East Coast of the North Island, Coromandel Peninsula.
Kiwi Ambassador
Wayne
Top Travel Tip:
Take every opportunity as it might be the only chance you get.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
West Coast of the South Island.
Kiwi Ambassador
Ken
Top Travel Tip:
Pack your case, empty it, halve the stuff then repack.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Paihia in the North and Te Anau in the South.
Kiwi Ambassador
Julie
Kiwi Ambassador
Stephen
Kiwi Ambassador
Angela
Kiwi Ambassador
Peter
Top Travel Tip:
Be aware of your surroundings.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Russell, Bay of Islands.
Kiwi Ambassador
Dennis
Kiwi Ambassador
David
Kiwi Ambassador
Dave
Top Travel Tip:
Spend time to look around, spend time to dream, spend time to enjoy….
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Tekapo. Where you see the beauty of nature in the beautiful waters and majestic mountains of the Southern Alps around you.
Kiwi Ambassador
Tracy
Top Travel Tip:
My travel tip would be to make sure all important documents are sealed in a clear watertight bag… just incase luggage or pack gets wet.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
My favourite New Zealand destination would be Queenstown and the TSS Earnslaw. My father passed down his passion for steam engines and this old Steamship was a trip I would do over and over again. The cruise on the Earnslaw iss breathtaking, then take in the station tour and BBQ lunch on the station. While in Queenstown you can go in many directions to enjoy many different sights.
Happy Travelling.
Kiwi Ambassador
Russell
Top Travel Tip:
Classic; Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
Favourite New Zealand Travel Destination/s:
Southern Alps and Lakes, awesome!!
Kiwi Ambassador
Steve
Top Travel Tip:
Don’t forget to look out the windows, for you have paid to see New Zealand.
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