Originally hailing from Melbourne Australia, I first joined Swain as a student in 2005 working as a travel consultant selling my homeland and our neighbours New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands.  After finishing my business degree in 2007 I returned to Swain to continue to travel myself and also continue to share my experience and love of travel with others. 

Whilst I’m an Aussie born and raised New Zealand is one of my favourite destinations… everywhere you look is a picturesque postcard and they have some of the most thrilling experiences from bungee jumping to scenic helicopter flights with glacier landings (the later I have experienced… more my speed than jumping 440 ft off a bridge).  Even better is the amazing food and wine New Zealand has to offer whilst staying at some of the most luxurious and perfectly situated lodges! Favourite place of all time to stay you ask? Wharekauhau Lodge (pronounced Forry Ko Ho) situated near Wellington, on a windy overcast day it looks like a scene from Wuthering Heights and is situated just back from a stunning black sand beach.  Favourite restaurant? Inspire restaurant in Queenstown – perfect for foodies or anyone who wants to treat themselves to an amazing ten course degustation menu – definitely a culinary journey of New Zealand flavours!

Still nothing beats being at home… so if you are ever in Melbourne take a road trip down the Great Ocean Road for a day or two, grab some fish & chips in one of the local towns and have lunch on the beach... perfect!