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I started rafting on the Shotover River when i qualified as a guide in 1993. In the following years, I became a senior raft guide, then trip leader. After working as a rafting guide for other rafting companies for twelve years, I became a Director of Family Adventures in 2005. Becoming a family man myself in 2001, I found it to be the perfect stepping stone into the business and to carry on doing what I love and to be able to share my experience with young and old.

I have a passion for the river and the Skippers Goldfields and enjoy sharing my knowledge of the area. In summer I love to raft and in winter I ski, so Queenstown is my perfect playground. I look forward to seeing you on our trip so you can experience it too!

Mark Forsyth.

I moved to Queenstown from the U.K in 2010 for 'One' Winter season. In my first Summer, Mark taught me to raft and I have worked for Family Adventures ever since! In 2019, I took the plunge, bought half of the business and now Mark and I share the business and the Dad Jokes on the trip.

After traveling throughout New Zealand, I still believe that Skippers Canyon, the drive, and the river, is one of the most beautiful parts of this amazing country. Come check it out for yourself!

Simon Singleton.

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Mark "Spanky" Forsyth

Hometown: Queenstown

Known for: Terrible Dad jokes

Been here since: 1990

Best tip for visiting Queenstown: Dress for all four season's

Must do Queenstown experience: Hire a bike from Vertigo bikes and take a ride around the lake.

Favorite joke: Why couldn't the lifeguard save the hippy? He was too far out man!!

Claim to fame: I once starred as a stunt double for the lead actress in a Bollywood movie!

Interests beside's rafting: Skiing/Snowboarding

What's the best part of the Family Adventure's trip: The spectacular scenery and meeting people from all over the world.

Qualifications/Experience:
Registered Guide QLDC, Swift Water Rescue, NZ Rafting Association River Workshop, First Aid, Trip Leader, 30 years rafting experience.

"Spanky"

"Singy"

Simon "Singy" Singleton

Hometown: Preston, UK

Known for: Repeating Spanky's terrible Dad jokes

Been here since: 2010

Best tip for visiting Queenstown: Bring lots of money!!

Must do Queenstown experience: Family rafting of course ;)

Favorite joke: Why didn't the skeleton go to the party?....He had no 'body' to go with.

Hidden talent: Lawn Bowls

Claim to fame: Represented NZ in the World Cup of Pool 2019-2022

Interests beside's rafting: Any cue sport, golf, football, snowboarding.

What's the best part of the Family Adventure's trip: Skippers Canyon

Qualifications/Experience: NZ Rafting Association Grade 2 Trip Leader,

15 years river experience. 15th Season with Family Adventures.

Holly Wall

Hometown: Nottingham, UK

Role at Family Adventures: Raft guide/Bus driver/Legend.

Been here since: 2018.

Best tip for visiting Queenstown: Try a FergBurger!

Must do Queenstown experience: Gondola and Luge!!

Favorite joke: What's brown and sticky?...A STICK.

Hidden talent: A squeaky eyeball.

Claim to fame: I'm Beyonce's third cousin.

Strength: I can nearly pull myself back into a raft.

Interests beside's rafting: Latino parties, hiking, spinning and anything outdoors.

What's the best part of the Family Adventure's trip: Seeing young kids having the time of their lives.

Qualifications/Experience: NZ Rafting Association Grade 2 plus 12 months intense training under the supervision of the oldest raft guide in New Zealand, Mark "Spanky" Forsyth. 6th season with Family Adventures.