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It's no secret that our guides put the 'Awesome' into Adventure South NZ. Learn a bit about our guiding team and read some of their stories from out on the trails.
 

On the Couch with Adventure South NZ Guide Seán Mulvany

 
Adventure South Guide Sean Mulvany

 

Born in the UK, and raised in Germany, Adventure South NZ guide Seán Mulvany has made New Zealand home. We caught up with Seán to discover how he first got into hiking with the British Army and read all about his Milford and Fiordland Hike Bike and Kayak with journalist Elisabeth Easther. He’s even shared a few pearls of wisdom for hikers concerned about blisters >> Read More


 

On the Couch with Adventure South NZ Guide Angela Sexton

Angela Sexton, Adventure South NZ guide


We caught up with our guide Ange to discover how she got into hiking 16 years ago. Why her favourite trip is the Moonlight Valley and Ben Lomond Backcountry Hike trip. She even shared a few top tips for eager travellers considering a multi-day tour >> Read More


 

On the Couch with Adventure South NZ Guide Sue Clark

Sue & bikes Oak Creek Steamboat Day 2 | <i>Sue Clark</i>

 

Sue's passion for cycling, combined with bubbly personality and 4 years guiding experience makes her the perfect fit for guiding Adventure South's NZ Road Cycle and NZ Cycle Trail trips. Hear why Sue loves cycling in New Zealand so much, and why you'll enjoy an active cycling adventure with Adventure South NZ  >> Read More





 

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