When you look back at your favourite travel experiences over the years, what is it that makes some stand out more than others? For many, it’s the people they meet and share special times with. Well that’s what we think too and if you ask us why we do what we do, it’s because we love meeting new people and showing you around the very best spots in this magical country we’re lucky to call home.
When you first get in touch about your trip, you’ll be talking with Tracy, Tanya, Susan, Christine or Sarah – here to help with anything at all you need to know or want to ask, they’ll make sure your MoaTours experience is relaxed and stress free from start to finish.
Your Kiwi Guides
Our team of guides are great people with lots of interesting stories to tell, they love leading our small group style tours as they know this is the best way to see the amazing country we Kiwis call home. You’ll love hearing about Sean’s surfing prowess or Graeme’s rocky years as a geologist – getting to know these characters makes your trip that much more memorable.
Behind the scenes, the guide team is fully supported by one of the most experienced and committed teams in all of New Zealand tourism, folks with decades of experience who love sharing their favourite Kiwi spots with you on your tour.
The Office Team
Most of our guests’ adventures start with a friendly chat with one of our office team, Tracy, Tanya, Christine, Susan or Sarah and as so many of our guests return for more trips you will get to know them really well. 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 Kiwis experience the very best of our own wonderful country. Find out more about each of the team below.
MoaTours 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 MoaTours 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 MoaTours Team
Meet the team, from our Kiwi Guides to the friendly team at home base.
Tracy - Office Team
With four decades of travel industry experience, Tracy has a real passion for New Zealand and all it has to offer.
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
Christine loves travel, she’s been working in tourism since 1983 and can’t imagine doing anything else.
Susan - Office Team
Born in the South and raised in Auckland, Susan is a proud and passionate Kiwi with decades of experience in travel.
Imke - Office Team
Originally from Germany, NZ has been home for 8 years and she still loves the natural beauty, diversity of landscapes and friendly people.
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.
Alisha - Office Team
Alisha has been part of the MoaTours team since 2010, she has a passion for travelling her own country and is a true Kiwi.
Nikita - Office Team
Originally from Tahiti, Nikita has lived all over the world prior to landing in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2012.
Charlie - Operations
Valentin - Operations
Valentin is a journalist, musician and tour guide who fell in love with New Zealand.
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.
Andre - Operations
Andre has over 10 years experience guiding and brings his passion for botany, eco-systems, environmental education to all his tours.
Sean - Kiwi Guide
Sean loves the great outdoors and is passionate about the environment. When Sean’s not guiding he is a commercial artist.
Andrew - Kiwi Guide
Tim - Kiwi Guide
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!
Richard - Kiwi Guide
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.
Lindsay - Kiwi Guide
Hailing from the Kapiti Coast, Lindsay is versed in Te Reo, he has been a tour guide and expedition leader for ten years.
Peter - Kiwi Guide
Peter is Ex Army and a high school history teacher. His passion is how cultures and communities have interacted in New Zealand.
Ian - Kiwi Guide
Ian is an experienced tour guide and motorsport enthusiast. He has worked on racing teams over the years.
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.
Steve - Kiwi Guide
Steve is a born and bred Kiwi with a true passion for New Zealand’s history and culture with 25 years driving and guiding experience behind him.
Ali - Kiwi Guide
Ali has lead hiking tours and worked in outdoor education. She loves travelling around New Zealand and sharing it with others.
