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Meet our guides...

Lynette
Lynette



Name:
Lynette Warmington
Position:
Lead Guide / Cook

Bio:
I’ve been with ACTIVE since 2003, so I’m a bit of a veteran! My hobbies include skiing, mountain biking, gardening and more recently, being a mum to my adorable little girl! I was also the 2006 Guide’s Choice winner with my South Island itinerary the Hoiho, which is now a regular installment in the ACTIVE trip schedule. I spend a lot more time behind the scenes now, what with being a mum and all, but I still enjoy getting out on the road when I can. I lived in California for three ski seasons, working as a skiing instructor in Mammoth. I’ve also travelled throughout Europe and England and guided trips in Australia, as well as working as a raft, canoe and hiking guide in the North Island of New Zealand.

What our clients have said:

"Excellent. Felt well looked after and in capable hands. Dealt with all dynamics admirably and no doubt had to sort out many more things behind the scenes. Great stories of local legends too. Lynette went out of her way to ensure a great trip."
-- Andrew Polley (Berkshire, United Kingdom) September 2006 Winter Rimu


"Lynette was perfect! She was accomodating to what people wanted to do and I was amazed at how tough she was (she could of carried us all to Welcome Flat). Her stories about the different places and the music she brought made the bus rides fly by."
-- Kimberly Lee (Hawaii) August 2006 Winter Rimu


"She was awesome. I found her to be personable with a lot of energy. Funny, super knowledgeable about New Zealand and just a wonderful person to be around. She made the trip feel really intimate and did a lot of little things to make it feel more personal (e.g., bought champagne for a couple of folks that really liked it, bought foods that people liked, etc.). I would be honored to have her guide me again on a future trip."
-- Randy Ching (CA, United States) March 2006 Kauri


"Lynette was the BEST.Very knowledgable about the history of the people and the land"
-- Pat Gascoigne (OH, United States) March 2005 Rimu


"Lynette rocks! She has to be the happiest and most knowledgeable guide I know. I really appreciated her attitude and she's set a tough standard for those after her to follow."
-- Ruth & Chris Stanley (KY, United States) June 2004 Winter Rimu


"Lynette was so patient with me! I was the slow poke of the group and she helped get through a couple of situations. I really appreciate the effort that she put forth on my behalf, particularly on Rob Roy glacier. Her enthusiasm was also very evident and it motivated our group a lot. She had plenty of interesting stories about local landmarks and Maori legends to share. Our guides Lynette and Hanna were knowledgeable, dependable and fun. The only difficulty now is finding another trip in the future that will measure up to this one. "
-- Maggi Schierloh (IL, United States) June 2004 Winter Rimu


"Lynette was a lot of fun, very informative, funny, and motivating. She was a very good leader who maintained the cohesiveness of the group. I believe she helped motivate many of the folks in our group to get out and enjoy the activities New Zealand had to offer and improved the overall quality of their trips."
-- Donovan & Joanne True (FL, United States) February 2004 Rimu


"Lynette was awesome!!! She was a lot of fun to be around and drove the bus like a pro. She did a great job leading hikes and inviting us to do little hikes throughout the trip. I had a blast with her and really enjoyed her personality. She even helped make my bungy jumping dare a reality=)...=0!"
-- Danielle Phillips (WA, United States) January 2004 Rimu


"Lynette did a marvellous job! She obviously is very proud of her country and enjoys sharing it with others who enjoy the outdoors. She offered lots of information about New Zealand that had personal insight and certainly would not have been available from other travel groups. She seemed to enjoy talking with everyone in our group and was very willing to answer questions."
-- Meg Ramsay (GA, United States) November 2003 Rimu


"Excellent. Since I was one of the few people traveling alone on the trip, she made a concerted effort to ensure that I was having a great time. She's very knowledgeable about the entire South Island and I learned a lot from her narratives as we were driving. "
-- Stacey Skole (NY, United States) November 2003 Tui