Ian Candy
Senior Guide
Owner and Director Ian grew up in the area and has been tramping in Puketi forest for more than 40 years. He loves to share the secrets of the forest with visitors and feels strongly about conservation.
We're Adventure Puketi
About Adventure Puketi Tours
Barbara and Ian Candy have been running Adventure Puketi since 2004. They live and farm adjacent to Puketi Forest and are passionate about the environment. All their tours are approved by the Department of Conservation. They love to share the stories, history and knowledge of the native flora and fauna with their guests.
Barbara Candy
Managing Director
Barbara has worked in a customer focused industry her whole life, so when her husband announced that Adventure Puketi was where their future lay, her planning skills kicked into action. Barbara is the engine room of Adventure Puketi, managing the bookings, marketing, staffing and working with clients.
Helen
Senior Guide
Our longest serving guide (apart from owner Ian), and hugely passionate and knowledgeable about the conservation of the forest, the unique subtropical native flora and fauna, our mighty Kauri tree as well as local history and the stars in our stunning night sky.
Cherry
Senior Guide
Cherry has recently joined the team. A local who comes to us with many years as a volunteer with the Puketi forest Trust, both physically and academically. She brings with her a very diverse general knowledge of the forest, flora and fauna.
Anne-Marie Booth
Fluent in German (and English)
Anne-Marie is an experienced forest tour guide with a background in biology and herbal medicine. She is passionate about the earth, the soil and water which nourish us. Anne-Marie loves the forest with its myriad of living beings and has a special connection to the ancient plants and insects. She very much enjoys sharing her knowledge.
Fiona
Health & Safety - Guide
Fiona has recently joined the team after living abroad for several years. Her background is local, has a career in the health industry. Her passion for forest, flora and fauna has enabled her to join the team.