New Zealand Adventure Tours – New Zealand Bike Tours – Hiking New Zealand Vacations
I would say it was a once in a lifetime trip,
but it was so good a person should not only experience it once.
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MEET OUR GUIDES:
Barry Hughes
Patricia Akstulewicz (Illinois, USA) January 2007 Rimu
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Name: Lauren Moyes |
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Bio: I have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education - Outdoor Education and a graduate diploma in secondary teaching as well as 5 years of experience (and counting!) on the ACTIVE team. I have also led canoeing and hiking trips in the US and love anything outdoors -- canoeing, climbing, riversurfing, photography, camping, tramping, whitewater rafting, traveling... |
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What our clients have said:
"I cannot not adequately express how impressed I was with Lauren. She more than earned my respect in her stamina, knowledge, experience, charisma and sheer brute strength :-). She is an awesome leader and exactly who Active New Zealand needs to bring great experiences to its customers." "Beyond what I could have imagined or what I paid for! She was so strong physically and emotionally, in charge and in control yet having fun and staying relaxed. A delicate balance that she managed incredibly well." "Lauren was a great leader. She was knowledgeable, helpful, fun to be around, personable. Lauren and [lead guide] Lofty made a super team. They truly enriched my experience and the level of enjoyment that I experienced. I would say it was a 10+." "Lauren, what can I say, PERFECT!!!! " "Lauren was fantastic. She was positive, informative, friendly and fun. By the end of the two weeks it definantly felt like she was a friend and not just a guide. The food was amazing and she always pulled out the chocolate when we most needed it!!!!" "I thought Lauren did a very good job. I noticed that she spent time with each traveller and had a genuine interest in what the guest requested." "I felt like she silently kept her eye out for everyone making sure everything was going well. That was great because it didn't feel like she was constantly checking up on us, but at the same time I felt like everything was in control." "Lauren is one in a million!!! Her ability to work with people is outstanding. Lauren's overall knowledge of activities and country was impressive." "Lauren was amazing. She was like a little piece of paradise -- no, a big piece of Paradise. She was very patient with me, and taught me a lot about New Zealand. Thank you, Lauren." "We really liked Lauren! She had a great sense of timing and was really good at picking up on when one of the kids needed a little special attention. She and Lofty were good at being inclusive and getting the kids to interact with each other. She was very kind and patient and knew lots of fun games." "Lauren was great... both guides made the trip more than just a set of great activities. Lauren always seemed to be ready for what was coming and enthusiastic." "Lauren was extremely personable and a natural leader. Lots of yummy food too!" "Lauren was the perfect Co-Guide! She was sweet and understanding. I loved talking to her and learning about New Zealand. Her food was delicious and she was especially watchful for my father and his dietary needs. She made everything look effortless and I know that this took great effort and skill." |
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