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House of Travel Mount Maunganui

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APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDED
The Cruise Deck, 169 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
3116
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

  Christmas Hours   

  • 20th December - 9.00am - 5.00pm 
  • 21st - 22nd December - CLOSED 
  • 23rd - 24th December - 9.00am - 5.00pm 
  • 25th - 26th December - CLOSED 
  • 27th December - 9am - 5.00pm 
  • 28th - 29th December - CLOSED 
  • 30th-31st December - 9.00am - 5.00pm
  • 1st-2nd January - CLOSED
  • 3rd January - 9.00am - 5.00pm
  • 4th January - CLOSED 

Saturdays 9am-1pm operating from House of Travel Papamoa on +64 7-542-9300

Welcome to House of Travel Mount Maunganui


Nothing is ever too large or too small for our team and we’ve got a gold mine of ideas and tips to make your holiday or travel experiences better than you’d ever imagined.

We believe in the power of human connection to create the best holidays, someone who knows you and knows travel, and we have an unbeatable network of travel partners.

We live, breathe and dream travel (you might say we’re addicted!) - so wherever’s next on your must-visit list, you can bet at least one of our team has either been there, or sent someone there.

We understand that planning a trip now requires an even greater pool of knowledge, experience, and time to ensure the best outcome, and we’re with you every step of the way.

We also know your down time is precious and we think everyone deserves the best holiday possible.

That’s why we promise that if a curveball gets thrown your way, we’ll get it sorted for you, so you can relax and get on with enjoying your holiday.

When it comes to making travel plans, we believe nothing beats being able to speak with your own personal travel advisor face to face. So, if you’re ready to chat about your plans and dreams, simply give us a call to make an instore appointment - that way we can guarantee you uninterrupted time to discuss your holiday plans with one our experienced globe-trotting travel gurus.

But we recognise that getting together in person isn’t always possible, so if you’re unable to make it instore, we can always meet with you virtually (via video appointment) - and best of all it’s easy! Or of course, you can still contact us by email or phone.

It’s your holiday, and the way you choose to plan it, is entirely up to you - we’re ready when you are.

Tanya Aitken
Owner Operator


Meet the team

Travel fuels my soul, the experiences, the opportunities, the culture, the adventures, I have been lucky enough to have a career that is a labour of love. Planning holidays with a high degree of skill, attention and knowledge has become my trade mark.
Travel fuels my soul, the experiences, the opportunities, the culture, the adventures, I have been lucky enough to have a career that is a labour of love. Planning holidays with a high degree of skill, attention and knowledge has become my trade mark.
I have been a part of the travel industry for over 30 years and still love it! I love to travel and I often joke with my clients that I live vicariously through them. Planning the perfect holiday for my clients fills me with joy.
I have been a part of the travel industry for over 30 years and still love it! I love to travel and I often joke with my clients that I live vicariously through them. Planning the perfect holiday for my clients fills me with joy.

Stephanie Towers

Senior Travel Consultant
Travel is in my blood, and my love for my job shines through, going above and beyond for my clients to ensure their needs are met with warmth, kindness, and an attentive ear.
Travel is in my blood, and my love for my job shines through, going above and beyond for my clients to ensure their needs are met with warmth, kindness, and an attentive ear.

Maree Thompson

Senior Travel Consultant
I have always been passionate about creating the ultimate holidays and feel that makes me the best planner of your holidays that I can be!! I think the benefit you get with me is the experience I have had planning and travel and the places I have travelled.
I have always been passionate about creating the ultimate holidays and feel that makes me the best planner of your holidays that I can be!! I think the benefit you get with me is the experience I have had planning and travel and the places I have travelled.
I'm honestly in my dream job - I get to combine my passion for travel with my love of organisation and planning. Travel has changed so much over the last few years and continues to do so, which means there are more details to consider than ever before.
I'm honestly in my dream job - I get to combine my passion for travel with my love of organisation and planning. Travel has changed so much over the last few years and continues to do so, which means there are more details to consider than ever before.

Loris Sowman

Senior Travel Consultant
After many years in the travel industry, what makes this job special to me, is having my clients return from their trips to tell me about their adventures and then wanting to rebook another holiday with me - they do say the best way to overcome the post-travel blues is to already be planning your next one, and I couldn’t agree more!
After many years in the travel industry, what makes this job special to me, is having my clients return from their trips to tell me about their adventures and then wanting to rebook another holiday with me - they do say the best way to overcome the post-travel blues is to already be planning your next one, and I couldn’t agree more!
Having worked in the Travel Industry for 9 years and counting, I am incredibly passionate about detail and no trip is too small! I have lived in London & Perth, both opening destinations for me to explore!
Having worked in the Travel Industry for 9 years and counting, I am incredibly passionate about detail and no trip is too small! I have lived in London & Perth, both opening destinations for me to explore!

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Postcard from Dubai

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