New Zealand Adventure Guide
Maya is a Kiwi who grew up on the West Coast of the South Island, with the bush as her backyard and the ocean as her playground. A lover of all things active, spending her free time hiking, biking, surfing, snowboarding and traveling. She has spent a few years living overseas in the UK, Australia and Bali but Maya always returns home and now gets to share the love of her homeland with guests all over the globe.
What's your favorite travel destination?
Bali and Europe.
What's your favorite adventure activity?
Hiking, snowboarding, surfing, and biking.
What has been your most inspiring adventure experience?
Hiking the Salkantay trail with my family, recently I have been hiking in the French Alps which also was amazing.
When did you first get the travel bug?
From day dot, my parents love to travel and it has been passed onto me.
What is your favorite trip to lead?
Classic South Island Adventure. I love the Siberia Valley flight, hike, and jetboat Experience.
Why did you want to guide for Active Adventures?
Who wouldn't? It's a dream job showing guests around New Zealand.
What's a destination you'd like to travel to, that you haven't been to yet?
Would love to see more of South America.
Do you have any favorite hobbies or special talents?
I am also a certified Pilates instructor, so movement and fitness are a big part of my life.
