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About iTrek New Zealand –Aotearoa- George & Mary Scott

Your hosts George and Mary Scott - iTrek New Zealand – Aotearoa

As directors of iTrek New Zealand, George and Mary Scott aim to provide the highest possible quality of care and service available to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

They are personally involved with every trip and are committed to providing a standard of guiding, accommodation, transport and food that is second to none.

A Real Kiwi Experience with iTrek New Zealand

George Scott – Director and Adventure Advisor

A genuine ‘man of the land’ George has farmed all his life in the South Island and has an enduring passion for exploring the outdoors and sharing it with others.

For the last three decades he has sought out and enjoyed many of New Zealand’s tracks with one of his highlights being guided to the top of Mt Aspiring near Lake Wanaka.

He has hiked extensively in Austria, Italy, China and Nepal as well as travelling with his wife Mary through Asia, Europe and Australia.

His farming expertise and commitment to sustainable practice was recognised when he was awarded the Sir Peter Elworthy Environmental Award for deer farming.

Mary Scott - Director and Adventure Advisor

Passionately involved in early childhood education, family and farming, Mary has accompanied George on many of his travels but usually prefers to indulge her interests in art, literature, live theatre and wine. 

Needless to say, she has an ideal role to play as an advisor to the non-hiking partners! Along with raising their own family, George and Mary have hosted a number of AFS students as well as farm trainees from around the world.

They look forward to hosting you at their Wanaka home and treating you to a BBQ of locally sourced food accompanied by Central Otago wine

The iTrek New Zealand Advantage

 iTrek New Zealand offers you the ability to custom design your own itinerary while enjoying the high level of personal service provided by owner/operators George and Mary Scott.

We offer -

• Flexible trip itineraries based on personal choice
• High quality activities for non-trekkers
• Quality accommodation including being hosted by George and Mary in the guest wing of their Wanaka home
• No extra hidden costs –  meals as indicated and transport provided
• Experienced, dedicated local guides and operators
• Private first class air conditioned transport, including airport pickup and drop-off
• Commitment to the environment – ask about our tree planting programme

Have a question about your New Zealand hiking or adventure holiday? Contact George and Mary for more information and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Authentic Kiwi Experience With iTrek New Zealand

After a fantastic trip with iTrek Nepal, George Scott decided he wanted to replicate the same experience for visitors to New Zealand.

Meeting guests at the airport with a welcoming smile, all requirements being met without hassle while enjoying a personalised itinerary that reflects clients’ interests is the goal of iTrek New Zealand.

Along with exceptional service, George and Mary Scott aim to provide visitors with a personal insight into their homeland, with an authentic kiwi experience.

This will be different for every traveller, and can include any number of experiences.

•  Enjoy New Zealands finest lamb, venison and seafood
•  Sampling world renowned New Zealand wine
•  Enjoy a barbeque and drink in our family home
•  Visiting community craft and produce markets
•  Meeting local artists in their own studios
•  Attending a rugby game, maybe the All Blacks depending on the season.
•  Visiting a working family farm, maybe George will shear a sheep