NZ Surfing Adventures, Surf Travel NZ

The Team

Nick ‘spoons' Towner - Director and Surf Guide

After wrapping up his PhD which investigated the sustainable development of surf tourism in the Mentawai Islands, Nick needed a new focus in life so put his energy into setting up a lifestyle business venture. NZ Surfing Adventures is really a combination of Nick's passion for surf adventure around the globe and as well as here in NZ and his educational background in surf tourism. Nick has over 15 years experience in surf travel between both the North and South Islands meaning that you will always be scoring pumping uncrowded waves on New Zealand's vast coastline. Nick's intimate knowledge of both surf and weather conditions alongside his qualifications in surf instruction make him the perfect person to guide you on your adventure in beautiful New Zealand.

Mischa Davis - Instructor and surf guide

Surfing became Mischa's main passion in life after learning to stand up at the age of 11, since then she has been competing on both the national and international circuits. Mischa has represented New Zealand at five ISA World Surfing Games and travelled to Brazil, South

Africa, Australia, Tahiti, Tonga, Indonesia, and all over Europe. These experiences opened her mind to the world and also made her appreciate how special New Zealand is. Currently Mischas summers are full of searching for epic waves and competitions while balancing study towards her conjoint degree at the University of Auckland. Mischa's role as a surf guide and instructor for NZ Surfing Adventures is a dream job allowing her to take time out of her hectic schedule and go on fun adventures with new and different people from all walks of life.