SEE THE WORLD.
BE THE DIFFERENCE.
The problem that we identified was that the New Zealand public were travelling more and more but becoming increasingly concerned with how their holidays, business trips and weekends away were potentially negatively impacting the countries and communities that they were visiting. We believe that with the help of the Sustainable Travel Co. our valued clients can have a net positive effect on where they visit.
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL CO.
Sustainable Travel Co. was founded by two seasoned travellers, explorers and all round travel experts Andy Eames and Josh Nicholson.
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In 2016 Andy came up with an idea for a sustainable travel company with the aim of helping traveller’s see the world with the minimum of environmental impact. It was a company designed to offer everyone the ability to travel and at the same time know that they are making a difference themselves. It would promote authentic tourist experiences that celebrate and conserve heritage and culture and create socio-economic benefits for local people through employment and income earning opportunities.
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In 2021 former colleague Josh Nicholson approached Andy with his ideas for a niche travel agency specialising in slow travel tours where customers explore destinations in depth and focus on experiencing the local culture, people and businesses. They realised that their philosophy on travel and what they were trying to achieve aligned and Sustainable Travel Co. was born.
WHO WE ARE.
Sustainable Travel is made up of a small team of passionate travel experts who are trying to help people explore the world in a more conscious way. We can't wait to hear from you!
Andy Eames
Co-founder & Sustainable Travel Expert
Andy transitioned into the travel industry 24 years ago after a career in teaching. Throughout his journey, he has navigated both successes and challenges, yet his passion for helping people explore new destinations and make a positive impact has remained unwavering. Having visited 52 countries, he holds a deep appreciation for places such as Belize, Cambodia, Spain, Rarotonga, Las Vegas, London, and Port Douglas, to name but a few.
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Contact Andy directly on 021652784
Poppy Mansell
Sustainable Travel Expert
Poppy is a highly skilled and highly motivated travel professional with over a decade experience in booking trips for her loyal client base. She has a Masters Degree in Archaeology and likes nothing more than digging for bones on a Greek Island. She is highly regarded in a number of Facebook groups including "Flying Kiwis' and regularly goes the extra mile to ensure that she delights her customers. ​
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Contact Poppy directly on 0210643904
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Contact Poppy directly on 0210643904
Curtis Crosswhite
Sustainable Travel Expert
Curtis emigrated from Canada to New Zealand in the 1990s and maintains close ties to the country, especially his friends in the NHL. He is a multi-award winning travel professional who has managed a number of retail outlets including Aotearoa's first 24/7 travel agency. He specialises in complex round the world itineraries and all things North America.
Contact Curtis directly on 022 438 2878
Kelly Mason-Wynne
Sustainable Travel Expert
Kelly began her travel industry career in 2015 after excelling as an NZ representative and international water polo player. Her globe-trotting journey earned her a BA from the University of Hawaii and saw her compete professionally for clubs in both France and Russia. With few places left unexplored, her adventures fuelled a passion for travel that she loves to share with her clients. Kelly believes in a personalized approach, maintaining that "your way is the right way." She enjoys helping people find the perfect balance between comfort and new, exciting experiences.
Contact Kelly directly on 021 198 3019
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Josh Nicholson
Co-founder & Sustainable Travel Expert
Josh has over 10 years experience in the New Zealand travel market, and has a passion for slow travel, getting off the beaten path and eating and drinking with the locals. This philosophy has seen him complete the Camino de Santiago 800Km walk across northern Spain, the 7 day Kumano Kodo walk in Japan and a cheeky trek to base camp in Nepal. He is passionate about low impact tourism and the ways that travelers can help protect the planet's vulnerable resources.
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Contact Josh directly on 0277727279
Gemma Jackson
Sustainable Travel Expert
Gemma has over 10 years' experience in travel and loves travelling herself as much as she enjoys helping others explore the world on their dream trip! Gemma has travelled across Europe, South America and Africa along with a trip to Antartica and enjoys all types of travel from self drive trips through Europe to camping trips in Africa.
Contact Gemma directly on 021993836
Martyn Alexander
Sustainable Travel Expert
Martyn has been a fixture in the travel industry since 2010 and most recently led the team at the Broadway Flight Centre in Newmarket before becoming a travel broker in 2018. Martyn brings a passion for 'slow travel' and tours that have net positive effects on the environment, and is an advocate for INTREPID TOURS and their sustainable travel programmes.
Contact Martyn directly on 021 484474
Jenna Barnes
Sustainable Travel Expert
Jenna is a dedicated travel broker with 10 years experience and a flare for luxury travel. She believes that working in travel is not just a job, it’s a passion that fuels her desire to create unforgettable experiences. With a spirit of adventure and a deep love for exploring the world, she is committed to crafting seamless, personalized journeys for her clients. She is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure every detail is perfect. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems or tailoring itineraries to unique preferences, she strives to turn travel ideas and dreams into reality with enthusiasm and expertise.
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Contact Jenna directly on 021714734