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✈️ NZ TRAVEL DECLARATION TIPS ✈️
Filling out the New Zealand Traveller Declaration can be a a challenge. It could take a couple of minutes to upload your negative test…or it could result in a lengthy phone call and a conditional approval from the helpline.
But don’t panic, there are workarounds in place to get you on the plane!
Here’s some tips:
1. Start your form before you leave and remember Kiwis don’t need to enter their vaccination details. Write your application reference number down; and then all you need to do (once you have your negative pre-departure test result) is upload a photo of the test and submit.
2 If you are getting your RAT at the airport pre-departure allow plenty of time, just in case.
3. If possible, use a web browser such as Chrome to upload the negative test result as the on-line system continues to be ‘hit and miss’ using Safari (one person can upload their test fine, the person sitting next to them cannot). The Safari issue is something the govt is aware of and is working on.
4. If you are having some challenges uploading your test result, find out what time check-in closes for your flight and call the NZTD helpline.
If all else fails uploading the result & check-in is about to close, the NZTD customer support staff can issue a conditional approval and you can just manually show your test result.
5. Once your NZTD is approved you will need to show the airline check-in staff a screen shot of the emailed PDF.
If you need help in New Zealand, ph 0800 359 269; if you are in Australia, ph 1800 359 269; and if you are calling from overseas, ph +64-4-931 5799.
See more details 👉 www.travellerdeclaration.govt.nz

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Lena's Story - we'd probably be stuck in Brazil right now

A safety net is only important when you fall. For Lena having the HOT team support her home was critical – keeping her a step ahead with insider knowledge guaranteed a safe return from South America during a time of chaos. Read Lena’s story for more.

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Lena's Story - we'd probably be stuck in Brazil right now We honestly don't know what we would do without House of Travel, because if we didn't have them, we'd probably be stuck in Brazil right now.”

Luke's Story - I like that they are a local travel company

Luke is ready to take flight and supporting a New Zealand owned company is super important. But more important is someone who really cares and delivers the perfect holiday for Luke – not a cookie cutter in sight! Read more on why Luke trusts House of Travel to get it right.

Luke's Story - I like that they are a local travel company There are two things that are hugely important to Luke. Sharing the experience of travel with family and friends – the food, the culture - and supporting a local travel company in order to do it.

📣 NEW – plan and book your dream holiday virtually from the comfort of home! We have a treasure trove of ideas to make better holidays than you’d ever imagined! Make your video appointment with one of our highly experienced team today.
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Jo's Story - I could ask for a submarine trip

Jo knows there’s nothing we wouldn’t do to enrich her life. Whether it’s reconnecting with her Irish heritage or a submarine trip to Antarctica – read Jo’s story to find out more:
https://www.houseoftravel.co.nz/customer-stories/jo

Jo's Story - I could ask for a submarine trip Jo wanted to see the world, but just as importantly she wanted to see family in Ireland who she’d never met before.

House of Travel updated their information in their About section.

House of Travel updated their information in their About section.

David's Story - they gave us so many ideas

Holidays are precious, David doesn’t want ordinary he wants extraordinary. Making our customer’s holidays unforgettable is our jam. Read David’s story to find out how we always go the extra mile.

David's Story - they gave us so many ideas Sometimes we hear back from our customers about how a trip went. It’s always rewarding to know we’ve made a big difference to what is often the trip of a lifetime. This is one such story.

Hannah - House of Travel is a Safety Net

The path of true love never did run smooth, but most of us love a happy ending. Find out more about Hannah’s true love. Matchmaker is our second name.

Hannah - House of Travel is a Safety Net We’ve shown Hannah some amazing parts of the world in the past, but now with borders opening up again and House of Travel expertise giving her the confidence to travel, she can’t wait to fly overseas again.

TAKE A MATE& save on flights to Europe with Qatar Airways

Europe for 2 in 2022? Rekindle your love affair with Europe or re-connect with loved ones. Don’t miss Qatar Airways amazing companion fares from $1655pp or business class from just $6349pp. Who needs an excuse? There’s never been a better time to make up for lost time! Hurry sales end Tues 15th Feb

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TAKE A MATE& save on flights to Europe with Qatar Airways EUROPE FOR TWO IN 2022! Itching to see the grandkids or missing the memories of a European Summer holiday? Make your dreams a reality with Qatar Airways ‘Take a Mate’ companion fares to European destinations such as Paris, Rome, Barcelona, Vienna and more - on sale now! Economy Class From Auckla...

Max- You'd be nuts not to use them

Getting Max home safe, helping him navigate a bustling Costa Rican airport at 2am, then allying parental fear hours later as his flight suddenly loses altitude. All in a day’s work for our team. Read Max’s story to find out why more travellers wouldn’t go anywhere without House of Travel. We’re there every step of your journey….
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Max- You'd be nuts not to use them Max, 19, was in Barcelona on a Gap year when the first news of a virus sweeping Europe was announced. His parents wanted to pull him out immediately, but everyone in Spain had the same idea.

🥂Congratulations to Nadine Marsh who is our winner of our Explore Expedition Cruises competition! Well done Nadine - please contact us on Messenger to claim your prize. ⛵

After two years of being grounded, we’re fizzing about the news that MIQ free travel will soon be back for fully vaccinated Kiwis! We’ve been overwhelmed by Kiwis wanting to reconnect and make up for lost travel time with amazing holidays.

Given much of the world are already travelling, we’re seeing many of our favourite experiences and destinations filling up fast, so even if you’re not planning to travel until 2023, it’s definitely not too early to start booking your travel plans now.

The exciting news from last week's announcement is:

1. From 28 February 2022 fully vaccinated NZ citizens and residents will soon be saying G’Day Australia, and can return home to self-isolate without any MIQ requirement.
2. And from 14 March 2022 fully vaccinated NZ citizens and residents can return home to self-isolate from anywhere in the world without the need to MIQ!
We know there’s a lot to get your head around, so if your wanderlust has been re-ignited the best place to start planning your travel is with our highly experienced team. With our treasure trove of knowledge, we can answer all your questions on what you need to do, where to go, when to book, what Covid-related travel insurance is available and more questions than you’d even know to ask!

And we’ll be with you every step of the way, so you can plan, book and travel with absolute confidence.

Give us a call or come instore, we’d love to help plan your dream holiday – it's better together.

[email protected] 073772700

📣**BE IN TO WIN** 🛶 Extend your summer - enter our COMPETITION for your chance to WIN a Two Night Hauraki Gulf Weekend on the Water Cruise in Auckland ⛵. To enter:

1) Follow House of Travel + Explore Expedition Cruises
2) Tag a friend who you would take with you if you won

Hurry, competition ends Friday! Full T&C’s here https://tinyurl.com/2p85js4k

Be Inspired! Visit https://www.houseoftravel.co.nz/on-sale/hauraki-gulf for Explore Expedition Cruise deals.

📣CRUISE FLASH!📣 Brand new super yacht Island Escape has government approval to cruise New Zealand waters this summer January – March 2022. Be the first to enjoy this luxury superyacht experience – departing Auckland for Nelson on 12th January from only $8950pp share twin. Fiordland including Stewart Island cruises also available. With 32 guests this is super luxury yachting, not cruising! ⛵⛵⛵
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Southern Lights by Flight

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**VIEW THE SOUTHERN BY FLIGHT FROM CHRISTCHURCH**

Witness the world's most remarkable natural light show. The Southern lights...also known as the Aurora Australis!

Many people spend a small fortune to fly to Norway, Canada or the Arctic Circle to see the Northern lights, but did you realize that you can see the same phenomena on a flight departing from Christchurch New Zealand

Join Viva Expeditions & Aurora hunter and astrophysicist Dr Ian Griffin & a team of expert astronomers and fly into the night, to witness one of the world’s most magical natural phenomena. Take off onboard an Air New Zealand Dreamliner, you will head south over the Southern Ocean towards Antarctica, aiming for latitudes of 62 degrees south where the Aurora Australis is brightest. We will take you far away from light pollution, high above the clouds and weather systems to see a magical and unforgettable display with uninterrupted view of the southern lights. Along the way you will see constellations, stars, and planets as you have never witnessed them before.

Throughout the flights you will receive a full in flight catering service in both business and economy classes. Expert astronomers will provide information on route about how an aurora is created, as well as pointing out their favourite night sky objects. They will instruct you on how to photograph an aurora and we will have a photographer onboard to assist on how best to use your cameras.

Dates
26 & 27 March 2022
02 & 03 April 2022
24 & 25 September 2022

Pricing:
Economy Limited View $1545.00
Economy Wing $2295.00
Economy No Wing $2495.00
Economy Sky Couch $7890.00 ( per 2 people)
Premium Economy $4995.00
Business Premier $6795.00
Business Premier Plus $7995.00

Phone us today on 073772700 or email [email protected] to secure your once in a lifetime trip!

Southern Lights by Flight Witness the world's most remarkable natural light show. The Southern lights...also known as the Aurora Australis by Flight! Join Viva Expeditions & Aurora…

House of Travel

***Preservation Inlet Cruise - Multiple Dates Available***

An ultimate voyage of discovery, an exploration of five of New Zealand’s southernmost and seldom visited fiords; Chalky and Preservation Inlets as well as the stunning Doubtful, Dusky and Breaksea Sounds. A hidden gem of New Zealand, this is definitely a cruise of a lifetime.

Day 1
ARRIVE QUEENSTOWN (D)
Your tour commences with your flight from Auckland to Queenstown (other ports on application, extra changes may apply). You will be met at the airport and then transferred to Te Anau for your overnight stay before commencing your Preservation Inlet Cruise tomorrow. Dinner tonight is included at the hotel.
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau—1 night

Day 2
MANAPOURI - BREAKSEA SOUND (BLD)
This morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the Manapouri Visitor Centre where you will begin your cruise across Lake Manapouri, coach over stunning Wilmot Pass to Deep Cove, Doubtful Sound. Board the Milford Wanderer and cruise out of Doubtful Sound with a 3-hour sea passage to Breaksea Sound to conclude the day.
Accommodation: Milford Wanderer – 6 nights

Day 3
BREAKSEA SOUND - DUSKY SOUND (BLD)
Cruise through Acheron passage to Dusky Sound and visit the S**g Islands and Sportsman Cove. In the afternoon visit Luncheon Cove, the site of New Zealand’s first European and sealers settlement. Optional guided walk (2.5km) over predator free Anchor Island.

Day 4
EXPLORE DUSKY SOUND (BLD)
Start the day with a visit to early conservationist Richard Henry’s house site on Pigeon Island. Cruise Facile harbour, site of NZ’s first known European ship wreck. Cruise through Earshell Cove and the narrow channels of Resolution Island to The Basin for a walk or some kayaking.

Day 5
DUSKY SOUND - CHALKY INLET (BLD)
Visit Pickersgill Harbour and Astronomers Point - named and used by Captain Cook during his five week stay in 1773. You have a 3-hour sea passage to Chalky Inlet. Take a walk on the beach at South Port visiting the old sawmill site. Anchor at North Port near the rusting hulk of the 1800s government steam ship “Stella”.

Day 6
CHALKY INLET - PRESERVATION INLET (BLD)
In the morning visit the town site of Cromarty and the mining relics of Te Oneroa with the option of a 5km return walk to Puysegur Point Light House in afternoon.

Day 7
PRESERVATION INLET (BLD)
Visit Tarawera smelter’s reclining brick chimney and the site of NZ’s first operational whaling station at Cuttle Cove. Take in the golden beaches of Spit Island.

Day 8
DOUBTFUL SOUND - TE ANAU (BD)
Helicopter from Weka Island Barge to West Arm of Manapouri – flights commencing from 11am. Cruise across Lake Manapouri to complete your journey at the Real Journeys Manapouri Visitor Centre. From here you will be transferred to your accommodation in Te Anau. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Accommodation: Distinction Luxmore Hotel, Te Anau—1night

Day 9
DEPART TE ANAU (B)
This morning you will be transferred to Queenstown Airport for your flight from Queenstown to Auckland.

Call us today to book your spot on this fabulous NZ cruise

House of Travel Taupo 073772700 or email [email protected]

House of Travel We specialise in New Zealand and International travel.

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Are you a admirer of car classic cars? Then this is the tour for you!

Classic Cars of the South Tour

Departs Wednesday 06 – Tuesday 12 April 2022 (7 Days)
​The tour that all car lovers dream of! This special interest tour around the South Island showcases thousands of classic cars and vehicle memorabilia. We visit a wide variety of both public museums and private collections including classic cars, tractors, trucks, motorcycles and aeroplanes, while touring our beautiful countryside at the same time.

Call us today at House of Travel Taupo 07 3772700 or email [email protected]

House of Travel We specialise in New Zealand and International travel.