All the guides at Terra & Tide are passionate about our philosophy: helping you to unplug, connect and discover yourself in the great outdoors and doing it all in the magnificent environment of Waiheke Island.
Come and enjoy an eco-tour with us!
At the age of 49, I walked away from my corporate job and I kept on walking – for 400 kilometres on a solo trek through the passes and mountain valleys of the South Island of New Zealand.
That month-long solo walk helped me to clarify my values that would guide me from here and what I wanted to do to align to those values in all areas of my life. The self I discovered on that walk was open-hearted, connected to herself and nature, and didn’t need or want to be a warrior woman anymore. She was in the present moment and without fear.
I found that there were new ways to use my professional skills. I could do work that was more inspiring, that helped others to feel good about themselves and to discover for themselves the healing power of connecting to nature and following their dreams.
And that’s how Terra & Tide was born.
Cindy runs the local theatre company as a theatre director and drama teacher, and puts those skills to use as a guide! Cindy has also been an expedition leader internationally previously and is an experienced sailor and hiker.
She likes sharing the beautiful island she lives on with people from all over the world.
Maria adores guiding our guests and always gets fabulous reviews!
Maria is a long time island resident (she grew up on the island) and has worked on the island as a biology, viticulture, sea sports teacher and business owner.
Maria owns her own catamaran, she is also a member of the Coast Guard and responsible for the Waiheke unit training.
Maria sometimes cruises on Pacific Star as well as working as a guide with all our other tours.