BEN
WATERSPORTS GURU / BOSS MAN
Ben is originally from the UK but has called Queenstown home for well over a decade. His energetic zest for life and a love for the outdoors inspired him to create Paddle Queenstown. When he’s not out on the lake you’ll find him……. Well you won’t, he’ll probably be out on the lake fishing, unless he’s skiing or taking his little boy – Otto out on an adventure!
Ben’s Pro Tip: Put your cell phone down and look up around you!
MACCA
Born and bred in the South Island, McKenzie has been lucky enough to call Queenstown home for the past three years. Spending her winters in Wanaka, Mckenzie switches her paddle for a set of skis! If she’s not running around after Ben you’ll probably find her on a roadie with her mates!
Macca’s Pro Tip: Carrying things makes you look busy!
EM
Meet Em, our adventurous team member hailing from the stunning landscapes of Scotland! With a passion for the outdoors, Em spends her days mountain biking through rugged trails and hitting the slopes skiing and snowboarding. When she’s not carving up the mountains, you can find her enjoying a well-deserved snack and a refreshing beer.
Em’s Pro Tip: Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth!
THEO
Hailing from Liphook, wherever that is, Theo swapped a career in digital design for a life of lakes, mountains, and adventure when he moved to New Zealand. When he’s off the clock, Theo is usually out exploring with a fishing rod in hand, tearing around on bikes, chasing snow days on skis or keeping an eye out for birds soaring above. He’s also big into RC crawling, happily spending hours navigating tiny trucks over tiny rocks. Add in a passion for camping and cooking, and he’s pretty much always plotting the next mission.
OLIVER
Originally from just outside Toronto, Oliver brings a lifetime of outdoor stoke. Before trading Lake Superior for Lake Wakatipu, he worked as a kayak guide—so reading water, teaching technique, and keeping guests comfortable on the water are second nature to him. When he’s not out paddling you’ll find Oliver chasing fresh air in just about every direction: hiking big trails, climbing local crags, biking anywhere with a gradient, or snowboarding (definitely not skiing-don’t even ask). And if he’s not adventuring, he’s probably catching up on some very well-earned sleep.