Explore Group

Explore Group

Travel Arrangements

Unique Experiences in Amazing Places

About us

Explore Group delivers once in a lifetime experiences for our customers every day in four amazing destinations - Auckland and Bay of Islands in New Zealand, as well as Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach in Australia. Starting out with one America’s Cup yacht based in Auckland, New Zealand in 2000, we’ve since expanded to become a successful multi-region and multi-product operation - and we’re still growing! Our diverse fleet and products provide a unique platform to cater to a wide range of requirements for groups of all sizes. Feel the thrill of racing an America’s Cup yacht, set sail to Waiheke, cruise through the Bay of Islands or dine at beautiful Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island. A private charter offers flexibility and exclusivity to create a special experience - perfect for incentive groups, team building, client hosting, destination marketing, weddings and much more. We look forward to welcoming you on board soon.

Website
http://www.exploregroup.co.nz
Industry
Travel Arrangements
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Auckland
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2000
Specialties
Sailing Experiences, Whale & Dolphin watching, Adventure Tourism, Marine Activities, Corporate Events, Team Building, Unique Experiences, and America's Cup Sailing

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Employees at Explore Group

Updates

  • Exciting opportunity to join the Explore team in Auckland…applications close 17 November!

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    This role has now been successfully filled. Applications for this role have now closed. GENERAL MANAGER OPERATIONS - AUCKLAND Come and join one of Auckland's iconic tourism businesses who have been providing amazing marine based experiences for 25 years. This senior leadership role is based in Auckland overseeing the day to day running of Explore Group’s suite of marine based cruises and tours. Explore Group offers a range of marine based excursions in Auckland, the Bay of Islands, and the Whitsundays, starting with one America’s Cup yacht in Auckland New Zealand in 1999, and have expanded to be a multi-region and multi-product operation. The key objective of the role is to manage the daily operations of our tourism products and services in Auckland with 3 direct reports and a team of up to 45 over the summer. Proven experience in management across operations, staff management, HR, recruitment and administration are required. The successful candidate will have exceptional verbal and written communication, an ability to motivate and lead teams, and be able to manage simultaneously multiple products and projects. Whilst finance, sales and marketing is handed centrally, strong understanding and knowledge of these disciplines is also required. Experience in the marine tourism sector would be an advantage but not a requirement. We are seeking people who already have the right to work full time in New Zealand. For more information about the Explore Group click here https://lnkd.in/gChMXvYs, and for more information and a full job description click here https://lnkd.in/gT8fF5Q. Enquires and applications including your CV and a cover letter, can be sent to jason.hill@tourism-talent.com. Applications for this role close on Sunday 17th November at 5pm NZT. #exploregroup #gm #generalmanager #operations #auckland #aucklandnz #marine #tourism #tourismnewzealand #tourismjobs #tourismtalent Dylan Rushbrook Kelly Dodd Anna Hayward Natalie Rushbrook Trudy Wotherspoon Dominik Strobel Kia Mehr Ryan Doherty

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    Exciting times ahead as Explore Group rebrands Fullers Great Sights to Fullers Bay of Islands. See below for full details. Leading tourism operator Explore Group kicks off summer season schedule with rebrand of Fullers GreatSights to Fullers Bay of Islands. Explore Group purchased the iconic Bay of Islands brand in July 2021 and since then has operated their signature tours and cruises including the original Cream Trip, Hole in the Rock Dolphin cruise and Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach tour. The reestablishment of Fullers Bay of Islands, used in previous brand iterations, will better reflect both the company’s identity and product offering. Explore Group Managing Director William Goodfellow says “the rebrand will champion the spectacular region we operate in – Fullers has been synonymous with the Bay of Islands since Albert Ernest Fuller started operating in 1887 and we look forward to continuing to deliver iconic tourism experiences for visitors to the region.” Goodfellow says that they have seen a build in numbers, year on year, since purchasing the business and continue to develop the product suite while respecting the history of the Fullers operation. This is just the next chapter for Fullers in the Bay of Islands. Operating both the Fullers Bay of Islands and Explore Group brand in the Bay of Islands has provided an opportunity to maintain the regions tourism offering post-covid and we will continue to build on this to deliver a truly world class visitor experience. Explore has played a significant part in Bay of Islands’ tourism for 18 years, operating a range of tours including their Discover the Bay Hole in the Rock Cruise, dolphin viewing cruises and ferry services to Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island. “We believe there is huge potential to grow and enhance the Bay of Islands as a visitor destination and we are committed to significant investment in the region with exciting projects coming online soon. This rebrand is part of this long-term plan to help bring more visitors to the region and showcase everything the Bay of Islands and Northland has to offer.”

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  • Auckland Convention Bureau (ACB) are hosting the much-loved ACB Partner Showcase in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland at the end of February. Explore are excited to be exhibiting and would love for you to join us for a late afternoon / early evening of networking, entertainment, drinks and nibbles. Date: Thursday 29 February 2024 Time: 4-6:30pm Venue: The Harbour Room, Park Hyatt, 99 Halsey Street, Auckland MC: Kura Forrester Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/g8fS5jcd

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