Marty joined the Christchurch Attractions & Hanmer Springs Attractions team as CEO in February 2024 after 35 years in the port and maritime sector in Australasia, including 15 years as CEO of the Port of Nelson. In leading the group he oversees the business and senior leadership team along with liaising with the board of directors and key partners and stakeholders. Outside of work Marty enjoys cricket, running and taking in the beauty of the wider Canterbury region – often while walking his beautiful German Shepherd Lola, who’s a very frequent visitor to the office! He is also a life-long supporter of Tottenham in the English Premier League.

Caryn – known as Custard – has been in the tourism industry for almost 30 years and is well-known to many. After working with the Christchurch Attractions & Hanmer Springs Attractions team from 2018-2021, she rejoined the company in 2024. Her role includes looking after our partners across the business and finding opportunities to promote the attractions to different sectors. In her spare time Custard enjoys spending time with her family, watching cricket with her favourite people and getting out with her gorgeous Golden Retrievers Daisy Mae and Duncan.

Emma first joined the team in 2008 when working at Punting on the Avon before heading overseas, and rejoined the company in 2013. She has been in her current role since 2018, which includes managing the marketing and brand of the products (including advertising, online content, media and PR) as well as managing the Tramway Restaurant operations. Outside of work you’ll find Emma spending time with friends and family as well as practising yoga, reading and travelling.

Claudia joined the Christchurch Attractions & Hanmer Springs Attractions team in 2021 after previously working in hotels. Responsible for managing all reservation across the business and also managing the team of frontline ticketsellers, Claudia and her team are the first point of contact for many of our guests. In her spare time she enjoys socialising with family and friends, travelling and eating out.

A familiar sight at our Red Rock Café, Darko joined the Christchurch Gondola team in 2019 after previously working at the complex several decades ago as well as in hospitality venues throughout the city. Well-known in Christchurch’s hospitality industry, Darko is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Red Rock Café at the Summit Station (and makes a fantastic cup of coffee!) In his down time Darko enjoys spending time with family and friends, mentoring hospitality professionals and eating out.

Noeline joined the Christchurch Gondola team as Retail Manager back in 2013 after a long career in tourism. She oversees the daily operations of the Shop at the Top including staffing, purchasing stock, the day-to-day running of the Discovery Ride, and is committed to sourcing well-priced souvenirs. Outside of work Noeline enjoys travelling and spending time with family as well as playing darts – including in competitions around the country!

Johnny started with the Christchurch Attractions team all the way back in 2005, when the company was purchased by the current owners. His role involves preparing monthly financial statements and well as payroll for the team – a very important job! In his spare time you’ll find Johnny spending time with his family, watching movies and playing badminton.

Ethan joined the company in 2016 after graduating from the University of Otago. Responsible for gathering and analysing financial information, preparing budgets and reports, and assisting in preparation of financial statements, Ethan also fields IT queries from the rest of the team as our most tech-savvy colleague. Outside of work he enjoys messing around with technology, and playing football – as well as watching the mighty Arsenal crush foes Tottenham!

Lola joined the team in early 2024 with Marty and is much-loved in the office. Her duties include greeting visitors, attending meetings, inspecting lunches and telling the team when it’s time to play fetch with her favourite toy. You’ll often see her peeking into the Booking Office waiting for a customer to acknowledge her so she can race over to say hello and receive some pats!