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STEPHEN APPLETON

Owner Operator - AKA The Bosses Assistant

It is fair to say as the owner operator of Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty I am passionate about Tauranga and the Bay.  My passion goes further where my desire is to provide excellent service, value for money and lasting memories to all our valued guests visiting the Bay. 
I value everyone travelling on our tours, and I will personally work with you to ensure your adventure is one that will leave you with a smile of enjoyment and inclusion.    I look forward to meeting you soon!

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AMANDA APPLETON

Office Manager - AKA The Boss

Adventure is my middle name - or at-least it should be.  From bush walks, to theme parks and the occasional sky dive I like to enjoy life while experiencing the awesome destinations we have here in the Bay of Plenty and beyond.  I carry out majority of the administration of our tours.  Being a Mother of four beautiful girls, my life is never slow and lacking of things to do.
Holding my Passenger Endorsement you may even find me on the road as your Driver Guide during your next journey with us.     

Your Guide Alan

ALAN F

Driver Guide

Alan joined our guiding team in early 2024 and has become an integral part of our small team.   With a vast background Alan grew up in England and has spend time in several countries with his vocations.  Now settled in the Tauranga area with his wife, Alan loves spending time with his grandchildren or tending to his garden.  Of course these do not take away from his passion to be working on older cars when he is not guiding our valued guests visiting Tauranga.  With quite the sense of humour, Alan will be sure to provide a few laughs along the way during your journey with him.

Your Guide John

JOHN S

Driver Guide

John joined our guiding team in 2024 and has immediately become part of the family where he is loved by us and our traveling guests alike.  Calling Tauranga his home for a number of years now, he is passionate about his local Papamoa community and his family.  Semi-retired John loves spending time with his grandchildren when he is not off cycling the regions many tracks or away with his wife in their campervan.   John is sure to provide a genuine experience for all his guests and provide a wonderful insight to the area and other parts of NZ.

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FRODO

Media Talent & Marketing Expert

Being the latest member to join Adventure and Cultural Tours Bay of Plenty makes me the new kid on the block.  When I am not travelling the globe I am privy to the occasional glass of bubbly in-front of a warm fire.  As a young kiwi I was given the best advice "Do what you love; and LOVE what you do!"   So I love to be on the road and experiencing everything the Bay of Plenty has to offer.  My role is to be the face of marketing.  Make sure you follow our Instagram and Facebook pages provided in the links below. 

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