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Our Guides We aim to employ guides who are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and trained in outdoor skills so that you can be assured of a quality New Zealand experience. Furhana Furhana, is our "hands-on" Owner/Operator , and a key guide for the business. Furhana is passionate about Stewart Island, making it her home base. With a Bsc. Honours Geography degree, a varied background and first hand experience of other countries and cultures she has evolved a unique business providing a highly professional and personal service. Furhana's parents come from northwest India and the Seychelles, she was born in Kenya, educated in England and has travelled and lived in a variety of countries. Furhana
has been visiting Stewart Island since 1994, spending the majority
of her time hiking and exploring the Island. In 1999, she permanently
settled in Stewart Island and guided for the Department of Conservation
for a season before setting up Ruggedy Range™ Wilderness Experience
in 2000. She has travelled and worked in a variety of countries. Hiking throughout New Zealand, since 1994, before settling in Stewart Island has given her a real appreciation of what the country has to offer. Now living amidst native forest, enjoying wildlife at her doorstep, including kaka (parrot), kakariki (parakeet) with the odd kiwi occasionally visiting - she hasn't looked back! Furhana has personally guided several thousand visitors from over 35 different countries since 1999, and has assisted with wildlife filming for television in the UK, Australia and Japan. Furhana is a member of the New Zealand Ornithological Society and the Southland Natural History Field Club. Jamie Jamie is a Southlander (NZ) and knows our area well. He has been our regional representative for the New Zealand Ornithological Society and is a member of the Southland Natural History Field Club. Jamie has just been awarded his Phd in Geology & Zoology from the University of Otago in Dunedin and is taking time out to assist us this season with some of our overnight trips and day trips. Jamie is very knowledgeable about New Zealand birds, flora, geology and paleantology and has submitted several research papers. We are delighted that Jamie has joined our team.
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About Furhana: "We really feel that you are the best guide for birds, plants , trees, history etc that we have ever had in New Zealand and throughout our travels in other parts of the world. Your knowledge and presentation are unmatched by any guide we have come across." Rob & Jana Bowler - USA |
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| "Ruggedy Range is a prime example of an outstanding nature based tour company that surpasses the expectations of even the most demanding customers. Furhana is one of the most qualified and professional tour guides in New Zealand and completely focused on her customers needs”. Urs Wälterlin, Vice-President, Foreign Correspondents' Association of Australia and the South Pacific (FCA). | ||||||||
170 Horseshoe Bay Road, Stewart Island, NZ
Ph: 64 3 219 1066
Fax: 64 3 219 1078 Mobile: 64 274 784 433
www.ruggedyrange.com
Our independent Birds & Forest Booking Office in Stewart Island, is 20 - 30 minutes coastal walk from the main township, See Map. We operate a fully licensed shuttle if you require.
Guided Walks & Treks - Kiwi Spotting - Bird Watching - Sea Kayaking - Water Taxi
Ulva Island Nature Sanctuary - Stewart Island - Rakiura National Park, NZ
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