About us

Our Guides

Our guides have been chosen for their unique personalities & knowledge of their country. All are 100% kiwis, & love the work they do.  We made the decision to keep our company small & personalised, employing just a selected number of guides which enables us to ensure our visitors receive an incomarable & quality experience.

Doug Johansen & Jan Poole - Owners/Directors

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They have both independently received Queen's medals for their contribution to nature, New Zealand Tourism and education & are regarded as two of New Zealand's foremost guides. Doug has been in eco-tourism since 1975, and in 1992 won the New Zealand inaugural Eco Tourism Award. Jan & Doug formed their new company together in 1994 and decided to use "Kiwi Dundee" for their company name. [Doug won a New Zealand wide competition to find New Zealand's equivalent to Crocodile Dundee!]

Jan & Doug have a warm rapport with people and a deep love & understanding of nature.