Following in the Footsteps of the Pharaohs in Egypt

Michael Davis

Dream It founder Michael Davis began with a vision to help everyday people achieve goals and aspirations they never dreamed possible. Along the way, he and his team have discovered they are also redefining travel adventure for the average Kiwi. “I take people who think they’ve seen it all, and those who think they have it all, and I give them more and show them more than they ever thought possible.”

Michael (better known as Mavis) has many years of experience in business and event management within the New Zealand’s fitness industry. He has created authentic and successful events and journeys by bringing together the country’s leading fitness experts and outstanding partners who collectively help everyday people achieve their dreams. In the last five years, Mavis has led clients through months of training and support, and then run alongside them to complete outstanding personal fitness goals, including an epic 10-day trail running adventure following the Great Inca Road, the New York Marathon, The Great Wall of China Marathon and the legendary trails and Amalfi Coast Crossing Ultra Trail Run in Italy. He’s your typical hard-working father of twins, who walks the talk and believes in making a difference in people’s lives.

Mavis is currently Event Manager with Total Sport’s annual Wild Kiwi event in Northland and has been actively involved in the sporting industry for many years, including managing Twinlab NZ Sports Nutrition in association with Les Mills, where he met a wide range of inspirational athletes and sporting mentors. He added to that list through the pioneering of a high-altitude training system in New Zealand, which he then took to the Middle East and Japan, and helped to launch in the UK. In doing all this, Michael has worked with a large number of top New Zealand endurance athletes and sportspeople, including the Olympic swim team, David Tua, top rugby teams here and in Japan, individual All Blacks, Olympic and Americas Cup sailors, rowing teams and the All Whites.

Along the way, Mavis has also achieved countless personal fitness goals, inspired by the incredible guidance and mentorship of Roger Levie, who coached him from being a social club rugby player to completing four ironman events: three in New Zealand as well as Ironman Nîce (France). Today Mavis’ passion and driver is to pass that coaching gift on to others with his vision of Mission Possibility – supporting and watching everyday people achieve amazing things. Mavis’ focus is to get anyone – anyone at all, who wants to challenge themselves with an epic fitness adventure – out there and love it. His goal is to provide a package of services for everyday people like him, who want to achieve the fitness highpoint of a lifetime.

“For me, Dream It is all about the emotion – the courage, the excitement, the fear, the nerves, the pride, the laughs, the love, the absolute sense of victory and accomplishment and the insatiable appetite for more. And together, we’re doing it!”

Tania Coutts

Tania Coutts is absolutely thrilled to be embarking on another adventure! A passionate explorer at heart, she thrives on intrepid journeys that take her off the beaten track and into the heart of different cultures. Whether it’s hiking through rugged landscapes, biking along scenic trails, or camping under a canopy of stars, Tania embraces every experience with an open mind and adventurous spirit.

A dedicated teacher by trade, she finds joy in learning from the people she meets along the way, forging connections that make her travels even more meaningful. Having participated in three previous DreamIt trips, she wholeheartedly believes in the company’s vision and appreciates the thoughtfully crafted itineraries that bring each destination to life.

For Tania, there’s nothing better than an early morning sunrise—especially when viewed from a mountain peak or a tranquil beach. She’s looking forward to sharing incredible experiences, soaking in breathtaking landscapes, and creating unforgettable memories with like-minded travellers!