Our Travel Experts: Australia & New Zealand

What’s your adventure quotient? Do you imagine bungy jumping? Hot air ballooning? Or even Dam Dropping? Or something more tame, like paddle wheel steamers, spas and wine tasting. Whatever your preferences, I am your Kiwi (New Zealand) Specialist! With 25 years in the travel industry, I have completed the courses each year to earn the Kiwi Specialist designation and have traveled both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. New Zealand is a bit of the world compressed into 2 small islands- from the geysers and mudpots of Yellowstone (Rotorua area) to the Norwegian-like Fjords (Milford Sound), from the Scottish city of Dunedin to the English city of Christchurch. Surround it all by some of the best white sand beaches and blue water, add snow-topped glaciers in the middle, and voila! Attend the Gum Boot Throwing Festival, Garden Festivals, Wine & Food Festivals, Maori Heritage Tours and watch a Kiwi Hatch or throw a snowball 365 days a year in the middle of a city. That’s New Zealand, and I’m ready to plan your experiences there. Call me!

As a Certified Premier “Aussie Specialist" and Certified “Kiwi Specialist” I can help you make the trip of a lifetime down-under. Working as a Tour Director, I led tours for several different companies for over 10 years. Since that time I have made 34 trips to Australia and over 25 trips to New Zealand and the three reasons for visiting these countries are:
1- No language problem once you learn to say, “G-dye”.
2- Our dollar goes a long, long way.
3- These are places where local people genuinely like Americans just for being an American, not for the size of your wallet.
I have traveled Australia from Sydney to Perth and Darwin to Hobart, Tasmania, with stops in between including Cairns, Great Barrier Reef and its islands, Adelaide, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Kangaroo Island, Canberra, and the Outback. My numerous trips covering both North & South Islands of New Zealand will help you plan your trip to the land of, “The Long White Cloud”. Tell me your interests, time you want to go, and your budget, and I’ll help you plan a trip that will make you want to hurry back again to this fantastic and fascinating part of our planet.

I have always been fascinated by New Zealand, its Geography, People, Culture and Climate. After my first visit, I fell in love with New Zealand's awesome landscape, lush forest, pleasant climate, diverse culture and sophisticated yet very laid back lifestyle of the Kiwis (New Zealanders). If you are a nature lover, its stunning landscape will mesmerize you, from massive mountain ranges and volcanic peaks, to rainforest and rolling green farmland along its sandy beaches. Rotorua and its geothermal landscape is a must visit for any traveler, from mud pools to hot springs and world-class spa. There is so much to see and do that options are endless. One can play golf, bungy jump, hike a rainforest and go fishing -- all in one day -- or totally relax. In accommodations, New Zealand offers everything from luxury hotels to home stays or bed and breakfasts. Experience a day on a sheep or dairy farm; for wine lovers, there are world class wineries with perhaps the best Pinot Noir in the Southern Hemisphere. New Zealand’s culture is very diverse and unique, influenced as it is by Maoris, Europeans and Pacific Islanders. Every culture tells its own magical story. It's unhurried lifestyle gives one a feeling of peace and calm. New Zealand truly is "Home of the Middle Earth". You have to visit New Zealand to capture its Magic. I love to arrange travel to New Zealand, my second home away from home, and am eager to help you arrange your visit there.

Born and raised in Australia, and having lived in Tahiti and Fiji provides me with first hand knowledge on the Land of Oz and the tropical paradises of French Polynesia and Melanesia. During my early years in the travel industry I escorted group in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti. I travel often to these destinations and consider all three areas to me my home away from home. Australia, the vast sunburned country, has such diversity and the most friendly people. Whether you wish to snorkel in the Barrier Reef or soak up the sun in Bondi Beach or perhaps climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge, or take a camel safari from Ayers Rock to Cooper Pedy, there is something for everyone. I look forward to planning your adventures Down Under!

New Zealand is a land of contrast: with the best lake and ocean fishing on the North Island; Skiing, fjords and the land of Lord of the Rings on the South Island; and beautiful people and scenery that just does not stop. Sightseeing can either be done by escorted tour or independently by car, motorhome or camper van. You will find there is something for everyone, and for all ages. New Zealand is one of the highlights in my long travel career and one that I would do over and over again, and I look forward to planning your getaway.

The Land of Oz (Aus-tralia) is what the locals affectionately call their country; with good reason. And in New Zealand – Kiwi Kountry - you’ll swear you’ve never met friendlier or nicer folk in such jaw-dropping scenery. Whether you are planning your first trip to “down under” or if you’ve been there once or several times, I will arrange the perfect Australia and/or New Zealand holiday that will fit your nature, your spirit and your budget. This is a safe place to holiday, with no language barrier and a diversity that will accommodate ANY type of holiday you wish. If you want beach and rainforest, urban exploration, wilderness 4 wheel driving, animal viewing safaris or an enriching cultural heritage experience (or some of ALL of it!), it will be my pleasure to assist you with a trip that will make memories of a lifetime for you. I am a Travel Specialist for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. (If you really want to get away, try the Cook Islands!). Having been to this awesome part of our world, I can offer you some of my first hand knowledge and helpful travel secrets to this incredible part of our world.