Zac Imhoof

"Zac is a very engaging and knowledgeable person. He has great enthusiasm for the Maori culture and their various myths about creation of the islands and its flora and fauna. He is very well schooled on all the local plants and trees and enjoys pointing out interesting or rare features during hikes. "

Barry T.

Austin, TX

"Zac was the gentle soul of the group—his love of nature and respect for the environment was evident in all he did, from leading hikes to preparing beautiful picnics. I loved his passion and caring attitude. "

Debbie D.

Park City, UT

"Zac was friendly, enthusiastic, and was interested in each member of the group. And he made us each feel welcome in his country. Zac had great knowledge of the longer term history of the land. This added extra content that made us think differently about our western perspective."

Garth W.

San Francisco, CA

"Zac is such a bright light, and his passion for New Zealand and nature is undeniable. He was extremely knowledgeable about the many places we visited, especially in the science/plant realms. His positivity radiated through the group, and he brought a great energy to ensure we all stayed present and relaxed throughout the trip. He went above and beyond for each one of us! "

Jessica M.

Phoenix, AZ

"Zac is such a bright light, and his passion for New Zealand and nature is undeniable. He was extremely knowledgeable about the many places we visited, especially in the science/plant realms. His positivity radiated through the group, and he brought a great energy to ensure we all stayed present and relaxed throughout the trip. He went above and beyond for each one of us! "

Jessica M.

Phoenix, AZ

"Zac brought a passion for New Zealand and infectious energy to the trip. Can't recommend him highly enough. "

John V.

Newbury, NH

"Zac was enthusiastic, engaging, and passionate about the biodiversity, history, and culture of each region we visited. He really made an effort to interact and to create a trusting and joyful atmosphere for team bonding."

Liz S.

Niwot, CO

"It was such a pleasure to get to know and learn from Zac. He is so massively curious about his homeland, its cultures, flora, and fauna, and is excited to share his constantly expanding knowledge. The fact that he's not only a (somewhat crazy) extreme athlete, an innovator, gardener, "maker" and, clearly, quite a philosopher, just adds to the sense that he has more experience and ideas about NZ (and life) to offer than most people, despite his young age. We enjoyed his self-effacing sense of humor and very generous heart."

Lynne F.

Mill Valley, CA

"I loved Zac's passion for the country and his particular focus on Maori culture that he shared through endless stories rooted in Maori mythology. His energy and enthusiasm was contagious and pulled all of us along with him."

Mark D.

Kalamazoo, MI

"Zac was outstanding and had a great historical knowledge of the country, the Maori people and history, and the local flora and fauna. His interpretation of history of the island was also refreshing, and he brought a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to the trip."

Ronald F.

Grand Rapids, MI

"Zac is a natural. He interacted with the participants, answering questions and displaying endless enthusiasm for the experience we were having. His interest and knowledge base in native plants, fungus, animals, etc. were especially helpful for me."

Sarah I.

Portsmouth, OH

"Zac had just an amazing amount of positive energy that the group so enjoyed. His amazing insights about the forest, plants, the ocean, and mountains were always a bonus and made the trip even more of an adventure. And what a cook! We so enjoyed the picnic lunches and the grilling throughout the trip. Each day he was so upbeat and positive, which led to a great hiking experience. "

Tom N.

Pittsburgh, PA

"Zac is really extraordinary. He has such valuable insight, experience, and general knowledge of whales in Ha'apai and beyond, as well as environmental and wildlife concerns in the South Pacific. He is kind, patient funny — a great leader and a joy to be around."

Valentine T.

Cambridge, MA

"Zac was incredible. His knowledge of the flora and fauna was outstanding as was his knowledge of the New Zealand culture. He was friendly and willing to share his amazing experiences."

Zac

Imhoof

"Zac was incredible. His knowledge of the flora and fauna was outstanding as was his knowledge of the New Zealand culture. He was friendly and willing to share his amazing experiences."

Zac Imhoof

Denver, CO