Queenstown 4WD specialists expand into transport and booking

26 July 2011

Queenstown 4WD specialists expand into transport and booking sectors

The owners of Queenstown tour company Nomad Safaris have purchased booking and transport operator Info & Track in a business move that is expected to deliver significant growth to both companies.

Nomad Safaris co-directors David and Amanda Gatward-Ferguson are bullish about the investment saying it is a natural progression for the companies which are both well established in the resort.

"Nomad Safaris and Info & Track are both successful Queenstown companies that currently operate in quite different markets. Info & Track is heavily involved with backpackers and FITs (free independent travellers) while Nomad Safaris is firmly established with wholesalers and inbound operators," said Mr Gatward-Ferguson. "There's plenty of opportunity for cross pollination that can grow both businesses," he said.

"We want to introduce Info & Track to a more international market through the Nomad Safaris business base while introducing backpackers to the activities and personalized off road tours offered by Nomad Safaris through Info & Track channels."

Info & Track will continue to operate as normal from its premises at 37 Shotover Street. All existing services including ski transport, track transport, activity booking, Routeburn Track guided walk and Lord of the Rings 4WD trips, will remain unchanged.

Info & Track owner Chris Smith is pleased the business he started over 25 years ago has been purchased by like-minded people committed to retaining its services.

"It's been a pleasure to find people who will continue to build the business. David and Amanda have similar business ethics and a similar business background. I wish them the very best in all their operations."

Nomad Safaris officially takes over Info & Track on 1 August 2011.

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