Personalised, accompanied tours for women in their prime
See the Best of New Zealand
I am recently retired after a career in education and counselling. I still have lots of energy and excellent health, I have decided to reinvent my life and follow some passions of mine: travel, meeting new people, and continuing to explore my beautiful country.
During the past 2 decades I have travelled widely. I am blessed with 8 beautiful grandchildren.
I would get a great deal of pleasure out of organising and accompanying you (and if you choose, a friend) on a trip of your choice anywhere in New Zealand.
I am here to help you fulfill your perfect New Zealand experience.
NZ… The land of the long white cloud
New Zealand is incredibly beautiful, with a variety of landscapes and wildlife, it is clean and safe and populated with friendly, welcoming people.
Islands
Cities
Towns
National Parks
Your Visit
You will be my priority for the duration of your visit – because this is personalised it is far easier to be flexible, taking into account your needs, your health and weather conditions.
I have many contacts around NZ and can organise 1/2 or full day workshops in painting, ceramics, mosaics, floral art, traditional Māori weaving.
Just imagine you could take home your own ceramic native bird, a Māori Kete (woven basket), or a painting of a NZ scene.
You can experience ‘real’ New Zealand by getting off the ‘tourist tracks’ and exploring our exquisite beaches, pristine bush, numerous islands, and if you wish, visiting my many friends scattered throughout NZ.
Experience homemade scones and coffee at a home overlooking the ocean or having a 1 on 1 yoga or meditation lesson.
At the end of your visit, I will provide you with a book of photos including commentary so you have a record of the wonderful experiences you had and the people you met.
I love photography and love providing beautiful memories for people.
Time of year available to travel NZ:
From Feb to June ( late Summer / Autumn) is our most settled time. (Still warm enough for swimming)
For shorter trips, I may also be available at any other time.
Expenses
The cost of pre-planning your trip would depend on the time and requirements of your travel. My daily cost is $250NZD ( which covers travel expenses in my car) . My expenses such as accommodation and any other form of travel would need to be covered by you.
Kiwi Hospitality
New Zealanders (or Kiwis as we are more commonly known) are friendly and welcoming, and our wines are legendary.
Some facts about NZ
1. Clean & Green
We have clean air and drinking water, along with more golf courses and boats per head of population than any other country.
2. Coastal Paradise
We have one of the largest coastlines of any country, because of this, we have mainly mild temperatures. During the Summer/early Autumn months, the North Island has subtropical temperatures. The average NZ temperature decreases as you travel South.
3. Natural Wonder
New Zealand has arguably some of the most amazing gardens, food, wine, and leisure pursuits in the world.
The South Island mountain range is larger than the Swiss Alps, and our central North Island is full of thermal activity, with natural hot water and mineral enriched mud – excellent for thermal spa treatments.
4. Safe & Sound
New Zealand is considered one of the safer countries in the world. We also drive on the left-hand side of the road.
The time is yours....
Whether it’s kayaking down a river or sitting beside it reading or writing, I am happy to accompany you!
Whether it’s shopping in many of our upmarket boutique shops or exploring local artisan markets. Watching a movie, playing board games on a wet afternoon, or walking leisurely along the seashore.
I am here to help you fulfill your perfect New Zealand experience.