NELSON, AOTEAROA.

Locally Owned & Passion Driven.

Meet the Moana Team

Toby

With a contagious passion for the ocean and a fitting surname, Mr. Wild has over 25 years of experience as an outdoors instructor. 

From white water rafting, kayaking, adventure tourism to paddle boarding — he’s done and taught it all. Tobs is a “sweet as, let’s do it” kind of guy who dives in and lives life to the fullest.

Bridget

Business and life partner to Toby, Bridge is the warm and welcoming face behind Moana. For her, it’s all about family, community and togetherness.

Bridget has a wealth of experience in the tourism space, and keeps Toby on his toes.

Sam

You'll see Sam's smiley face at Moana most days. Sam's love for the water and all things paddling is infectious and she loves nothing more than helping you to choose the right board, kit and advice to make you happy on the water.

Sam gets stuff done - from the beach or the shop, always going above and beyond, cos that's the kinda girl she is!

Jo

Jo joined us from the UK, where she ran a similar gig back there. Jo will always be up for a good chat about all things paddleboarding, kit and gear.

She loves exploring new places to paddle across the region and sharing her fave spots with you, when she's not at Moana too.