Colin and Keiko have three grown children, Toshi, Erika and Georgi . Colin is about to complete 40 years in Tourism and still enjoys what he is doing ,driving ,talking and making people happy , he speaks, Dutch,Japanese and English
Colin and Keiko run our hostel as a family business and incorporate that philosophy into the Tours side as well. With 40 years experience under the belt Colin is well versed in Health and Safety and Risk and Management which form an integral part of our business.
Georgi is starting out the journey and has build up experience in Japan running Snowmobile tours there and working in the Movie industry here in his off season , with a Kiwi partner he has decided to join the NZ community full time and is expanding his skills into our Language School market and taking on the important role of Media manager .
Gus has 2 grown children Naomi and Sean and has a great wealth of knowledge about New Zealand with a degree in Agricultural Science. born and bred in Canterbury Gus has a wealth of Knowledge about local politics and history ,This is coupled with 20 plus years of Language School experience. Gus brings the brains to the business and gets Quotes to you within a 24 hrs turnaround period.
The Smylies dedicated team of expert drivers are also your guide on the slopes and chef on the overnight trips. All bring their own specialities to the team who have been together for many years now.
