What makes a travel experience really special, something that brings a smile to your face for years and years afterwards? It’s easy right, the people. No doubt you’ve done a bit of travel before, and the trips you remember best of all are those you made real connections with people. Well that’s what we reckon too, we’ve all done heaps of travelling ourselves and if you ask us why we do what we do, it’s because we love meeting new people and showing you around our home, New Zealand.
When you’re talking about coming over to visit, you’ll be chatting with Tanya, Christine, Tracy, Susan or Dana – all true blue Kiwis, here to help you with any questions and make sure your MoaTrek experience is memorable from start to finish.
Your Kiwi Guides
Our team of Kiwi guides are all professionals and have had pretty interesting lives, they all believe the personal touch of our small group style travel is the best way to see our amazing country. You’ll love hearing about Sean’s surfing prowess, or Graeme’s rocky years as a geologist – getting to know these Kiwi characters makes your New Zealand vacation that much more special.
Our guides are backed up by a support team, all with decades of experience and people who love sharing their favourite Kiwi spots with you on your holiday.
Partners of ProGuides New Zealand
MoaTrek is proud to partner with ProGuides New Zealand, the professional association that upholds the highest standards in tour guiding. Through this partnership, we align with industry best practice and the support network ProGuides provides to guides throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.
The Office Team
Most of our guests’ adventures start with a friendly chat with one of our office team, Tanya, Christine, Tracy, Susan or Dana and you will get to know them really well as you prepare for your trip. Our team is a group of passionate travel professionals, with decades working and travelling all over the world and now we are all so proud to be helping international guests experience the very best of our own wonderful country. Find out more about each of the team below.
MoaTrek Senior Leadership Team
Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) was formed to provide a unified, cohesive senior leadership support structure for the wider team, deliver prompt, sound decisions and ensure we deliver an outstanding client experience. The SLT is made up of 5 members who are passionate about the company identity, vision, strategic goals and ultimately supporting a positive, collaborative culture. Collectively the SLT members have over 100 years’ experience in the New Zealand tourism industry with members also having worked specifically for MoaTrek across different parts of the business for between 5-15 years. We are a hard working, close-knit team but we also know the importance of work-life balance and ensuring the wider team is very much valued and appreciated. Not only do we provide support through challenges, we ensure we celebrate our wins and successes too!Meet the whole MoaTrek Team
Meet the team, from our Kiwi Guides to the friendly team at home base!
Tim
Kiwi Guide
Tim brings a wealth of experience to his role as a Kiwi Guide with more than 25 years history in the New Zealand tourism industry.
Ali
Kiwi Guide
Ali has lead hiking tours and worked in outdoor education. She loves travelling around New Zealand and sharing it with others.
Sean
Kiwi Guide
Sean loves the great outdoors and is passionate about the environment. When Sean’s not guiding across New Zealand, he is a commercial artist.
Dermot
Kiwi Guide
With many years as a tour guide operator and as an ex-teacher, Dermot brings extensive knowledge and experience to the team.
Lindsay
Kiwi Guide
Hailing from the Kapiti Coast, Lindsay is versed in Te Reo Māori language, he has been a tour guide and expedition leader for ten years.
Graeme
Kiwi Guide
Graeme brings an amazing background and experience to the Kiwi Guide team, having spent 30 years working all over the world as a geologist!
Jan
Kiwi Guide
The last 20 years Jan has been guiding walking and biking tours. Being a Kiwi Guide provides her the next step in her guiding journey.
Gail
Kiwi Guide
Gail’s diverse background includes working as a vet nurse, police officer, Army Reservist, truck driver, and PE teacher, showcasing her dynamic skills!
Brian
Kiwi Guide
With a love and passion for the great outdoors, when Brian isn’t guiding, you’ll often find him skiing, climbing, or hiking in the mountains.
Rossco
Kiwi Guide
Born in Whakatāne, Rossco grew up on dairy farms and loves the rural life. He has been guiding since 1994, working and travelling all over NZ.
Helen
Kiwi Guide
Helen has been guiding in New Zealand and internationally for over 10 years and loves sharing NZ’s special places and people with guests.
Rob
Kiwi Guide
Guiding for more than 20 years, Rob has explored every corner of NZ. When he’s not on the road, he’s trapping pests, hiking, surfing, or with family.
Anh-Tuyet
Kiwi Guide
Originally from France, Anh moved to New Zealand over 20 years ago. Anh enjoys sharing her knowledge on NZ history and Māori culture.
Chris
Kiwi Guide
Chris began his career in the Army and Fitness Industry before adapting his love of travelling towards a path into tourism, guiding since 2005.
Steve
Kiwi Guide
Al
Kiwi Guide
Al loves Aotearoa’s beautiful places and spaces. He’s worked in conservation for over 20 years & brings that knowledge and passion to his tours.
Corinne
Kiwi Guide
Elena
Kiwi Guide
Daniel
Kiwi Guide
With over 20 years of primary school teaching, Daniel is excited to share his love for Aotearoa; its breath-taking landscape and unique culture.
John
Kiwi Guide
After a career in architecture, John now enjoys guiding travellers around Aotearoa and sharing adventures. He’s also a keen windsurfer & wind foiler.
Ann-Maree
Kiwi Guide
For generations, Ann-Maree’s whānau have lived on the Kāpiti Coast. She passionately shares indigenous stories with guests travelling through Aotearoa.
Richard
Kiwi Guide
Mandy
Kiwi Guide
Charlie
Operations
Andre
Operations
Andre has over 10 years experience guiding and brings his passion for botany, eco-systems, environmental education to all his tours.
Val
Operations
Born and raised in France, Valentin was a journalist turned tour guide upon moving to NZ in 2013. You can find Val surfing or composing music.
Pablo
Operations
Originally from Argentina, Pablo came to Aotearoa in the early 2000s. Previously a guide himself, he’s now a valuable part of our ops team.
Tanya
Office Team
Tanya has been all over the world on her own ‘OEs’ and now spends her days helping other people make their travel dreams come true.
Susan
Office Team
Born in the South Island and raised in Auckland, Susan is a proud and passionate Kiwi with decades of experience in the travel industry.
Christine
Office Team
Christine has a passion for travel. She’s been working in the tourism industry since 1983 and can’t imagine doing anything else.
Tracy
Office Team
With four decades of travel industry experience, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge and has a real passion for New Zealand and all it has to offer.
Dana
Office Team
Dana is passionate about discovering hidden gems and is always eager to explore New Zealand’s best-kept secrets and unique experiences.
Alisha
Office Team
Being a part of the MoaTrek team since 2010, Alisha has a passion for travelling and exploring her own country and is a true Kiwi.
Bonita
Office Team
Bonita is a born and bred Kiwi. Unlike the Kiwi, she loves to travel and explore new places especially in amazing Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Jaime
Office Team
With a creative background and a keen eye for photography, Jaime is passionate about exploring new places and capturing every moment.
Lisa
Office Team
Lisa was born and raised in Auckland and has over 20 years experience in travel. She works behind the scenes with all our amazing suppliers.
Imke
Office Team
Tania
Office Team
Tania just returned home after living 23 years in the UK and travelling around Europe. She has over 26 years of experience in the travel industry.
Kathryn
Office Team
Kathryn has over 20 years of experience in Travel and recently returned to New Zealand after spending a year living in the USA.
Toni
Office Team
With a background deeply rooted in the world of accounts, Toni is thrilled to be weaving her expertise with her passion for the outdoors.