Meet the Dream Team!
Blair - Director/ Owner/ Accounts / Driver/ Gardener
The driving force behind not only Waimarino Kayak Tours, but also Waimarino Adventure Park and Waimarino Education Trust. He is the ideas man and has created and ever-growing community through the development of the Waimarino Group. You may find Blair driving our coaches for Cruise Ship Bookings or large tours, or on the odd occasion going out for a paddle!
Royce - Operations Manager
Royce is coming into his sixth Summer here at Waimarino and his third as Operations Manager. Royce started with us as a Junior guide and worked his way up the ranks - Lead guide, Cruise Ship Manager to Operations Manager.
In his spare time Royce used to be a passionate kayak guide, grade 5 white water kayaker and rugby player.
Royce is an integral part of our Waimarino family, keep an eye out for his face all over our marketing!
Sam - Office and Customer Service Manager
Samantha took on the role as Office and Customer Services Manager in 2023, moving to Tauranga from South Africa, where she grew up. Her responsibilities at Waimarino Adventure Park includes dealing with all the bookings for the Kayak Tours and managing the reception staff. Samantha is always willing to help where needed. Outside of work she enjoys road trips with family and exploring New Zealand.