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“Timing completely wrong” for EV road charges – EV tour operator 17th January 2024 /

“Timing completely wrong” for EV road charges – EV tour operator

There are fears the ending of the RUC exemption, as well as the stopping of the Clean Car Discount, will hurt the uptake of greener transport.


Nomad Safaris buys $458k e-bus in ‘first’ for NZ adventure tourism 4th October 2023 /

Nomad Safaris buys $458k e-bus in ‘first’ for NZ adventure tourism

The operator says it will be the first to provide electric transport to the country’s adventure industry.


Not just for sale, Nomad Safaris open to investment 27th May 2021 /

Not just for sale, Nomad Safaris open to investment

Owner David Gatward-Ferguson says he is open to bringing in new investment partners to drive expansion.


More choice, better integrated transport needed for tourists – CCC 25th March 2021 /

More choice, better integrated transport needed for tourists – CCC

EVs – like Nomad Safaris’ Tesla – can play a bigger role in tourism, says the Climate Change Commission.


Rolling closures, temporary layoffs – Nomad Safaris explores survival options 5th March 2021 /

Rolling closures, temporary layoffs – Nomad Safaris explores survival options

We’ve had a “torrid time”, says David Gatward-Ferguson, MD of the award winning operator.


An Operator’s View: Nomad Safaris’ David Gatward-Ferguson 11th April 2019 /

An Operator’s View: Nomad Safaris’ David Gatward-Ferguson

The operator on 25 years in the business, cost and pricing conundrums and launching what is believed to be the first carbon free off-road touring product in New Zealand. 


Nomad Safaris powers into carbon free off-road touring 5th April 2019 /

Nomad Safaris powers into carbon free off-road touring

The Queenstown operator is believed to be the first to offer an off-road EV experience after splashing $300k on Teslas.


Nomad goes 360° as it expands offering 16th May 2017

Nomad goes 360° as it expands offering

Nomad Safaris, Queenstown’s oldest off-road tour company, has introduced two new activities to its adventure menu for 2017.