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.
Members of ProGuides New Zealand
All of our Kiwi Guides are members of ProGuides New Zealand, the Association for professional Tour Guides. The association upholds the highest standards of service, promotes excellence in guiding and offers a voice and support network to Tour Guides in 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.
Andrew - Kiwi Guide
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.
Sean - Kiwi Guide
Sean loves the great outdoors and is passionate about the environment. When Sean’s not guiding he is a commercial artist.
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.
Ian - Kiwi Guide
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.
Graeme - Kiwi Guide
Graeme brings an amazing background to the Kiwi Guide team, having spent 30 years working all over the world as a geologist!
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 for the great outdoors, when Brian isn’t guiding, you’ll find him skiing, climbing, or hiking in the mountains.
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.
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.
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.
Juanita - Kiwi Guide
With a background in hiking, guiding, and biology, Juanita is passionate about sharing the outdoors with others. She is often found hiking or running.
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.
Steve - Kiwi Guide
Wanda - Kiwi Guide
With 20 years of guiding experience and a conservation and science communication background, Wanda brings vast knowledge to her tours.
Corinne - Kiwi Guide
Elena - Kiwi Guide
Anh - 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
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.
Christine - Office
Susan - Office Team
Dana - Office Team
New to the travel industry, Dana is passionate about discovering hidden gems and eager to explore New Zealand’s best-kept secrets.
Tracy - Office Team
With four decades of travel industry experience, Tracy has a real passion for New Zealand and all it has to offer.
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 Travel.
Kathryn - Office
Kathryn has over 20 years of experience in Travel and recently returned to New Zealand after spending a year living in the USA.
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.
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.
Jaime - Office Team
With a creative background and a keen eye for photography, Jaime is passionate about exploring new places and capturing every moment.
