Meet the Team

Originally from the bottom of the South Island (definitely bias the South Island is better than the North Island!). I moved to Kaikōura after graduating with the plan to guide the summer here, follow the sun and travel. I instantly fell in love with all thing’s ocean and marine life. Fast forward nearly five years guiding with Kaikōura Kayaks, I haven’t looked back. 

The abundance of extraordinary marine life makes every tour unique. Kaikōura is a special hidden gem. I love meeting people from all over the world and showcasing how wonderful Kaikōura is by kayak. There’s so much to do, see and explore here. It’s the place where the mountains meet the ocean after all!

Born and raised on the east coast about 4hrs south of Kaikoura in the town of Timaru. My curiosity for the sea was created from countless days at the beach, chipper ocean dips and catching my first wave in Caroline bay. The liking I have for the sea led me over to the west coast to study at Tai Poutini Polytechnic where I kayaked, kayaked some more and spent time with people who really love kayaking. I also gained a diploma in instructing and guiding in outdoor education. Being a guide in Kaikōura seemed like the perfect combination of these two aspects of my life and an extension of my skills, so I’m super excited to be part of and share this experience with other people.

I find myself here in New Zealand after a winter of kayak guiding in Baja California and a summer in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. Sea kayaking is a way for me to get out in nature, admire the wildlife, the views, and explore different seas/coastal areas around the world! Additionally, I enjoy connecting with people over the unique activity that sea kayaking is, and sharing the many interesting facts about what we can see while on the water. I’m super excited to be kayaking in New Zealand, and can’t wait to see what the country and culture has to offer!! 

I’m originally from the North Island but keep getting drawn back down to the South… I first discovered my love for the outdoors through tramping, but have since realised that sea kayaking is like tramping on water! How good! I love sharing my passion for New Zealand’s wildlife and wild spaces and am so stoked to do this in a place as beautiful as Kaikōura!  

I come from Scotland and have worked as an outdoor instructor my whole working life, both within Scotland and internationally. I’m involved with lots of outdoor sports but I’m happiest paddling a boat on the sea or a river! I love getting people stuck into the outdoors and I can’t wait to show people everything Kaikōura has to offer. Bring it on!

I am an outdoor instructor from the Highlands of Scotland. I love exploring the wild places of my home country.. so I am super excited to explore New Zealand next! I love exploring by sea kayak because they’re so unintrusive to wildlife, and allow you to venture as close or far from the coastline as you like. I was drawn to Kaikōura because of the incredible wildlife and blend of mountains and sea.. and am excited to call it home for the season!

I am originally from the North Island and the home of the mighty Warriors. I love everything to do with the Sea and mountains. Whether it's Kayaking, Surfing, Fishing, Hiking, You get the picture! I think Sea Kayaking offers a great way to explore New Zealand's beautiful coast lines (best in the world). It'll be a great privilege for me to show you around our beautiful place we call Home! 

 I enjoy keeping everyone in line:)  l love to kayak with the dolphins and swim in the sea. My favourite sport is rugby, my dream is to become a Black Fern. 

I absolutely love introducing people to wildlife under towering mountains along our breath-taking coastline from a sea kayak.

Kaikōura has so much to offer, it’s a natural playground full of diversity and adventure. Mountains to the sea!