Kia ora (G’day/Hi)

We believe travel should leave you with more than photos — it should leave you with a spark. That’s why we started Gulf Tours : to create journeys that inspire, not just impress.

With 20 plus years experience taking people around New Zealand, I’ve lived a life full of adventure — from pulling on the black jersey and playing rugby for New Zealand, to racing Thundercat boats, to walking the length of Aotearoa raising funds for the Brainwave Trust. Conquering the one-day Coast to Coast multisport event, travelled the world, and now, as a proud (and slightly older) dad of two young children, I see life through a lens of care, humour, and connection.

This is all part of the “secret sauce” we offer and on tour, those experiences become stories I share — not as bragging rights (as we have plenty of not so great stories as well), but as a way to bring places alive. What drives me most though, these days is connecting with people, hearing your stories and continually looking to improve as a person.

So when you join one of our small-group tours, you won’t just see a small part of New Zealand — you’ll feel it, connect with it, and take away a little inspiration to add to your own story.

Nga Mihi (Acknowledgments/thank you)

Brent