About the company
Let's Explore is a creative agency offering tailored business strategy and adventure experiences based in Queenstown, New Zealand. In partnership with Mountain Club, we blend creativity and adventure to deliver exceptional design solutions and inspire growth. Our team leverages design, strategy, and execution to align with your business objectives. We also offer immersive creative retreats and adventure packages, customising experiences to suit your needs. Join us at Let's Explore and discover the perfect balance between work and play while reaching your full potential.
Simon Bank
Founder & Director
Born and raised in Christchurch, Simon began his design career working in his father's printing business, where he created logos, brochures, and adverts. His passion for web design was ignited in 1996 when he first explored HTML and web coding using Compuserve.
After excelling in accounting during high school, Simon pursued the subject at university. He spent two years studying in Christchurch before moving to Brisbane to complete his Bachelor of Business at QUT. Following his graduation, Simon worked at Grant Thornton in Sydney and EY in Brisbane. However, his love for design eventually led him back to his creative roots, and in 2007, he founded Webstudio, an Australian website agency offering design and hosting services to clients nationwide.
After excelling in accounting during high school, Simon pursued the subject at university. He spent two years studying in Christchurch before moving to Brisbane to complete his Bachelor of Business at QUT. Following his graduation, Simon worked at Grant Thornton in Sydney and EY in Brisbane. However, his love for design eventually led him back to his creative roots, and in 2007, he founded Webstudio, an Australian website agency offering design and hosting services to clients nationwide.
Simon thrives on problem-solving and finding creative solutions to challenging problems. An adventurer at heart, he completed a 100km bike tour through the NZ mountains at just 12 years old. His love for the outdoors has continued to inspire his creativity, with activities like hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and kayaking.
In 2023, Simon participated in the iconic Kathmandu Coast to Coast Longest Day multisport race, an experience that inspired the next phase of his career and led to the creation of Let’s Explore.
After nearly 20 years in Australia, Simon returned to New Zealand, settling in Queenstown. He is married to Alisha and has two teenage daughters, Ella and Katie, as well as an energetic Border Collie named Bonnie.