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Trip reviews of ACTIVE NZ

Average: 4.45 Average consumer review of ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND is 4.45 stars
(6,396 trip reviews since 2004)
Awesome, the trip of a lifetime!
 (3,409)
Good, really enjoyed it
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OK, a few improvements needed
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Disappointing
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Awful
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Latest trip review on May 15 '12
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"Amazing! You know how to provide a great trip with personable staff. Everything seemed well organized! Even when there needed to be adjustments in the plan, it was nice to know that Damon & Mat had things nicely under control & always unruffled -- seemed that way to me, anyway ;) Never had to think about a thing! "

Julie Matyasic (Michigan, USA) February 2003 Rimu
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MEET OUR GUIDES:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Ben Laffan
"Ben was awesome!!! Ben is a jewel of a lead guide. He has SOOOO much knowledge about New Zealand, especially the geography, and sharing that knowledge with us really enhanced our trip. He was also good at doing spontaneous walks that weren't necessarily on the agenda and being really flexible with the schedule. For example we wanted to go visit a winery instead of doing another hike and we totally game for it. He is funny, easy going, and experienced. I felt very safe under his guidance. We actually missed Ben when the trip ended and we headed off to tour New Zealand for another week. We wished he was pocket-sized and we could take him with us."
Jody Lindwall (Oregon, USA) November 2008 Rimu

PHOTO OF THE MONTH:

Rimu Nov 2011
Who needs Photoshop when you've got views like this?

Magnus Hörberg

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Magnus
Magnus
Name:  Magnus Hörberg
Position:  Co-Guide/Cook
Bio:
I have a great passion for food, photography and traveling and manage to combine it all guiding in my native Sweden as well as my adopted home, New Zealand. With 15 years experience in hospitality, a diploma in Adventure Tourism and a lifelong love for the outdoors and wildlife, it is a real pleasure getting to show you the places I get to call my office. I find that the challenge of getting somewhere is what gets me going, and it's always worth the effort!

I cherish sustainability and global awareness and helping to make them a part of our lives. My snowboard, mountain bike, boots, rope, paddle or camera are never too far away because I love the places they take me to…

Hope to see you on an adventure soon!
What our clients have said:

"Magnus was professional, an amazing athlete (we never had a day we didn't talk about his endurance and strength!), fun to be with and a great cook besides. Overall, I really enjoyed his patience and enthusiasm - it made every day fun and I wanted to be there and push the envelope. Magnus' cooking and BBQ'ing was great - the kitchen magician - even at the huts! Most appreciated after some very long days spent playing - he was tireless. "
-- Lorri Badran (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) March 2011 Guide's Choice: Xtreme Rimu


"He was very patient, sweet and kind, as well as a great chef. The meals that he prepared were delicious, and beautiful. Magnus was very knowledgeable about NZ and fun."
-- Carlene Jensen (Crawford, Texas, United States) February 2011 Manuka


"Magnus did a great job with the meals. The variety, quantity and attention to detail were perfect. The food was better than you can get at a restaurant. His help during the activities was great and his knowledge of the plants and animals was great."
-- Jim Stoen (Holladay, Utah, United States) November 2010 Rimu


"Magnus was AMAZING. His wonderful smile and energy kept everyone in good spirits. His "haute cuisine" was wonderful. He spoiled every one of us, making sure he surprised each of us with our favorite food - he kindly let me avoid meats (except for fish) for 2 weeks."
-- Beatriz Banchs (LCF, CA, United States November 2010 Rimu


"Excellent, fabulous, phenomenal. Highest marks possible and then more. Magnus exudes very good energy that very quickly and succinctly permeated to the whole group. A special guy."
-- Carlos Romer (LCF, CA, United States) November 2010 Rimu


"Magnus did a wonderful job cooking for us and meeting dietary needs/requests. His cooking and the presentation was spectacular. He even made a pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving for us. It was excellent! He always had a smile and you can tell how much he appreciates nature and being amongst it. "
-- Anne McDaniel (Holladay, Utah, United States) November 2010 Rimu


"The guides make all the difference. Magnus was very attentive to our needs and a great cook! Magnus really did an excellent job on the meals and the snacks!"
-- Gay Gibson (Seattle, WA, United States) November 2010 Rimu