Exchange Rates
The exchange rates published are the “Buy TT” rates from our bank (Westpac NZ), as these are the relevant rates for buying a foreign currency. Note that there is a discrepancy between this rate and the “Sell TT” rate, which is often mistakenly quoted by some agents.
This rate is valid for a period of 7 days from the time the invoice is sent out.
Please Note: There is small incremental buffer included to counter any fluctuations within the time period before payment is made.
Our Team
Our Team
Our team of destination experts are one of the most experienced in Australasia - That experience means we can apply our creativity and industry knowledge to build one-of-a-kind itineraries that are tailored to suit everyone person we work with.
We’re a diverse bunch with over 15 different nationalities represented on our team and that means a lot of different languages are spoken. But we all have one thing in common and that is putting our experience and passion to work to deliver our clients the trip of a lifetime when they visit our shores.
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Nathan Bitcheno
Digital Development Manager
Nathan has been with PD since 2005 handling most things tech-related, now specialising in app development and system integration. -
Antje Pauly
New Zealand Specialist
Antje specialises in producing itineraries for our German clients. For the past five years her hard work and dedication have meant that no stone is left unturned. -
Stephen Ecclestone
General Manager - Groups
A British import with 20 years industry experience, 16 in New Zealand. Expert on product, negotiation and handling a lively team. -
Roberta Rho
Sales Manager Europe
Roby is a PD icon, over many years she has built up incredibly strong relationships with agents across Spain, Italy and the world. Her passion, dedication and knowledge means she is always willing to go the extra mile to deliver for her agents, any time of the day or night. -
Amanda Heather
General Manager Operations
Amanda has been with PD for over 20 years, she brings over a decade of experience leading our operations team and is now overseeing our Database team. -
Claudio Fieguth
Groups Consultant
Group specialist for the Latin market, brings his ‘cool, calm and collected’ Uruguayan demeanor to the team. -
Mark Badland
Managing Director & Co-Owner
Managing Director and shareholder, Mark has been with PD since the beginning and steers the ship across both New Zealand and Australia. -
Cath Taylor
Accounts Receivable
Account receivable manager for both the NZ and Australian business. -
Amelia Tanawi K.
Operations Manager - Asia
Originally from Indonesia and an expert on the Indian groups. She can handle those tour leaders and haggle well within the market. Bahasa speaker. -
Tiina Stewart
New Zealand Specialist
One of the genuine FIT guru’s at PD, Tiina has been weaving her magic since 2007 and puts her expertise to work across a range of itineraries from all markets. -
Graeme Badland
Chairman & Founder
Executive Chairman and Founder of Pacific Destinations, Graeme kicked everything off for PD back in 1996. Graeme puts his knowledge, experience and skills to work steering the ship by chairing both the NZ and Australian boards. -
Russell Wakeling
Financial Controller
Financial Controller and Director, Russell has been with PD for 8 years and manages the finances for both New Zealand and Australia. -
Tracy Badland
Accounts Payable
PD Shareholder and manages accounts payable for the business, Tracy has built up great relationships with all our partners over the years to ensure things run smoothly all of the time. -
Chelo Lloris
Regular Tours Manager
Recently appointed as Regular Tours Manager for New Zealand and Australia, a senior member of our Spanish-speaking staff. -
Trent Harnett
Director & Co-Owner
Shareholder & Director, Trent has been with the PD for 3 years and oversees a number of areas across New Zealand and Australia. -
Cynthia Chia
Manager - Asia
A Pacific Destinations stalwart, Cynthia has been with the company since 1996 and knows the New Zealand tourism industry inside out. -
Kelly Leonard
Contracting Manager
Heading up our Product team for New Zealand since 2012, Kelly holds strong relationships with our valued suppliers and is always working hard to negotiate the best product and rates for you, our partners. -
Carol Adams
Product & Procurement Manager
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Kelly Furmage
New Zealand Specialist
Kelly is an expert in producing exceptional service and is always unflappable, with eight years’ experience, she is wise beyond her years with exceptional product knowledge across the board.