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Magic Broomstick - Devenport Segway Tours

Ex-Department Of Conservation Scientist Shares Her Knowledge And Expertise With Hundreds Of Segway Enthusiasts As They Tour The Historic Village Of Devonport.

Devonport Auckland New Zealand 12/12/2011 Having been a DOC scientist for 10 years, helping save NZ’s endangered species, and establishing new populations of birds on several islands in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, Shaarina Taylor is celebrating her first six months with Magic Broomstick (Segway) tours as its new tour guide. Shaarina who is born and raised in Devonport combines a range of skills including: her local knowledge, expertise in NZ conservation and ecology, mother of two, and Tai Chi instructor, with her love of the outdoors to a new found passion for Segways.

Forever curious Shaarina ferreted out the opportunity to learn about the new and unusual technology of Segway gliding earlier this year and stepped in to help out with the ever increasing demand for ‘sightseeing on a Segway’ that Magic Broomstick (Segway) tours offer. Having established the business in Devonport 3 years ago it was time owner/operator Pauline Baker enlisted some help in guiding the now hundreds of Segway converts around the historic village of Devonport.

“Shaarina picked up the art of Segway gliding very easily”, says Pauline, and with her natural ability to teach others, her tremendous local knowledge and her love of ecology and the outdoors, Shaarina stepped in to help run the business, making it possible for me to take a break before the busy summer season.”

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Company details: www.magicbroomsticktours.co.nz

Shop 9, Devonport Ferry Terminal Devonport Auckland 0624 New Zealand

1 hour and 2 hour tours around the historic village of Devonport are the backbone of the Magic Broomstick experience. Teaming building events are fast becoming a favour-ite activity for corporate clients and of course Magic Broomstick Tours continue to perform community service work, running short rides for local school fundraisers and contributing gift vouchers for their auctions.

Contact:

Pauline Baker Shop 9 Devonport Ferry Terminal Auckland 0624 Mobile: 027 3393 155 Email: Pauline@segwaytours.co.nz

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