Gordy’s Grandfather was a hunting and fishing guide on the Arcadia Station in Paradise, the Dart Valley – which is close to Glenorchy in the Mt Aspiring National Park.

In Gordy’s words “I spent a lot of time with him as a child and always wanted to do the things he has done. I’ve always loved fishing and hunting and becoming a guide was just a natural progression to that.”

“The best part of my job is watching people being blown away by our scenery and landscape. It still blows me away! Whether my day is spent walking up a valley with a rod in hand, hunting a head basin for alpine animals or underwater diving for crays (Crayfish or New Zealand Rock Lobster) out of the ocean, I’ve never taken my job for granted and feel very privileged to be using the skills that I’ve built up over a lifetime of practice to guide people through our pristine ‘back yard.”