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Teresa & Mike Landers (Texas, USA) November 2002 Manuka
MEET OUR GUIDES:
PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
Mike Turland
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Name: Mike Turland |
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Bio: Like most New Zealanders, Mike’s deeply passionate about our mountains, rivers and coastlines – which translates to boundless enthusiasm when he's out on the trail! He’s a keen waterman who always keeps a pair of board shorts handy throughout summer for those crystal clear and 'refreshingly cool' alpine lakes. When he’s not out in the hills, he can be found surfing, gardening or helping his partner, Sonja run their café in Ferrymead, near Christchurch. |
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What our clients have said:
"Mike was an excellent lead guide. From the second I met him, he put me at ease. He was so knowledgeable about New Zealand and presented information in a really enjoyable way. He was so enthusiastic about every second of the trip, which made me even more excited! The whole trip was so professionally managed and seamless from one location and activity to the next. Awesome!" "AWESOME. Our guide (Mike) made all the difference - he kept calm in situations that otherwise might have made me a little jumpy (fording rivers, scrambling up rocks, etc). Thrilling, non-stop action. Mike was awesome! Very laid back and easy to be around. Maintained a great balance between being our friend, but also a leader. Never felt like he was pushing us to do something we didn't want to. He's a great cook! He pointed out lots of interesting things on our hikes, like edible plants that taste like asparagus or honeydew melon. Very knowledgable about New Zealand (plants, history). Even showed us how to do a "Tim-Tam Slam" :) Having a great guide (like Mike) is really something that can bring the trip from "great" to "unforgettable."" "Absolutely one of the most greatest guys ever. He was amazingly friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and hospitable. By far he made the tour a complete success. We hope he realizes he has friends for life in California." "Mike T was fantastic. So was Jacklyn. They are the essence of Active NZ in the best sense. Great leaders and good friends along the way. Along with the adventure and fun of this trip, I want to tell you how really grateful and impressed I was with how helpful our two guides (and the Active NZ staff as well) were when, unexpectedly, I was taken sick for several days. Thank you! " "Mike was awesome and he made sure our trip was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better guide. He also dealt with some difficult personalities in our group very tactfully and professionally." "Both Mike and Tim were really great guides! I think they both went above and beyond to make sure the trip was amazing! Each day was great with both of them! Mike would always make sure if we had questions and he didn't know the answer, he would find the answer for us." "Mike was an excellent, excellent guide. Patient, knowledgeable, and he obviously had a sincere love for the places we were seeing. It made everything much more enjoyable for us." "Mike was a superb leader. You didn't have to worry about anything as you knew you were in capable hands. He was always there for you. Everything that was needed was provided for. He was easy going and a lot of fun to be around. His love of the outdoors and wanting us to experience it was clearly evident. " "Mike was really terrific. He knows the South Island like the back of his hand (and kept running into friends and relatives all over it) is very patient, a great driver and very helpful. Truly an exceptional employee." |
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