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Explore 9 Day Walk the Larapinta
Northern Territory

9 Day Walk the Larapinta

3 Nights
Hot Air Balloon Ride
6 Day Guided Walk
from
$ 5949
per person share twin. Flights are additional
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Explore 2027 Great Southern Rail Brisbane to Adelaide
Australia

2027 Great Southern Rail Brisbane to Adelaide

3 Nights
Rail travel
Sightseeing
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$ 4869
per person share twin. Flights and pre accommodation required is additional
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Explore Luxury Cambodia
Vietnam

Luxury Cambodia

8 Nights
9 day tour
Meals as specified
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Explore Vintage Rail - North Coast Rail Tour JULY 2026
Australia

Vintage Rail - North Coast Rail Tour JULY 2026

4 Nights Rail travel
Sightseeing
Meals
from
$ 4745
per person twin share. Flights and pre/post accommodation required is additional
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Explore Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
Phuket

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

8 Nights
Transfers
Breakfast
from
$ 1165
per person share twin. Flights are additional
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ALL-INCLUSIVE

SAVE UP TO 20%

Explore Joy Island
Maldives

Joy Island

5 nights
Transfers
All-Inclusive
from
$ 4433
per person, share twin. Flights are additional
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ALL-INCLUSIVE

SAVE UP TO 35%

Explore Grand Park Kodhipparu
Maldives

Grand Park Kodhipparu

5 nights
Transfers
All-Inclusive
from
$ 4260
per person, share twin. Flights are additional
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FREE 1X 30MIN MASSAGE

INCLUDES 1 FREE NIGHT

Explore Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa
Samoa

Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa

Return flights
5 Nights
Transfers
Breakfast
from
$ 1559
per person share twin
Flying with Air New Zealand
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Explore The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Rarotonga

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Return flights
5 Nights
Transfers
Breakfast
from
$ 2279
per person share twin
Flying with Air New Zealand
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2 FREE NIGHTS

Explore Paradise Resort Gold Coast
Gold Coast

Paradise Resort Gold Coast

Return flights
7 nights
from
$ 1099
per person family share (2 ad & 2 kids 2-11 yrs)
Flying with Air New Zealand
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2 FREE NIGHTS

Explore Qube Broadbeach
Gold Coast

Qube Broadbeach

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7 nights
from
$ 1099
per person family share (2 ad & 2 kids 2-11 yrs)
Flying with Air New Zealand
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2 FREE NIGHTS

Explore Qube Broadbeach
Gold Coast

Qube Broadbeach

Return flights
7 nights
from
$ 1499
per person share twin
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Bridget Hanrahan

Bridget Hanrahan

House of Travel Prestons

Bridget has an amazing collection of knowledge from 19 years creating wonderful itineraries for all her clients. She takes the role of research very seriously from finding the finest cocktail to ensuring everyone has the best activity tips!

Her knowledge in cruising, as well as other adventure and family travel combined with her easy approachable manner takes the pain out of planning your trip of a lifetime. 

"Designing unique travel experiences is my passion. My attention to detail and always looking for exclusive options ensures that all client's experiences are seamless right from the initial enquiry". 

When Bridget is not pouring over brochures for inspiration, you can find her having a game of tennis, finding the next best HOT Chocolate, or spending time with her family. 

Years in the industry: 19+ 
No. of countries visited: 25 
Favourite place to visit: Africa

"Travel is the healthiest addiction" - Anonymous


Why I love travel: 

For me life is about experiences, not things! I love exploring new places, cultures, environments. I see travel for me as an addiction - I just can't stay away and helping people is so rewarding. 


My travel tips: 

  • Travel as soon as you can, don't delay as life is too short. 
  • If you want an adventure head to Antarctica or the Arctic before anywhere else. 
  • Always carry a change of clothes, any valuables and medication in your carry-on luggage. The House of Travel online brochures are a great source of information when planning your journey then we can finetune your holiday for you. 


My top 5 destinations: 

  • Africa- Serengeti plains!!! Perfect place to go to create family memories with our young adult kids! Adventure to encounter wildlife and camping in the Serengeti!
  • Dubai- the mix of culture, sights, architecture, markets, desert and the malls - even though shopping is not my thing. 
  • Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska - I was incredibly fortunate to have a family holiday in Canada, Alaska, Las Vegas and California and I'll never forget rafting on the Nenana River, rounding a bend to see a moose and her two calves taking a drink …. we all forgot to keep paddling; it was an incredible sight!
  • Rome - the history and the chaos of a bustling city it offers so much culture with a cool vibe. 
  • Thailand - I lived near Chiang Mai as an exchange student many years ago and have been back to the country three times. It is great for families, couples, singles with so much to see and do. 


What's in my suitcase?

  • Happiness - I'm always in my happy place as soon as I travel.
  • Active wear - Our holidays always include adventure and plenty of travel. 
  • A copy of my passport and insurance policy number and phone number, in case I lose my carryon bag and phone. 

Bridget



Mike (Buzz) Thomson

Mike (Buzz) Thomson

House of Travel Hobsonville

With 20 years experience in the travel industry both here and abroad I use this knowledge every day to create unforgettable journeys for my clients.

I'd love to hear what your plans are and together we'll create a well organised memorable trip.

Mike

Kirsty Howlett

Kirsty Howlett

House of Travel Palmerston North: Broadway


I love that travel experiences gives you lasting memoires. I've worked in almost every area of the travel industry over the last 30 years and have a wealth of experience to help plan your next trip!

Kirsty

Minji Park

Minji Park

House of Travel Christchurch City

Minji is our Japan specialist in Christchurch. Born and raised in South Korea, her passion for travel began at an early age. This passion led her to study tourism management and become a tour guide in both Japan and Southeast Asia.

 

Minji has spent most of her tour guide career in Japan, leading tours across the country and gaining an in-depth knowledge of the region. She has also guided tours in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos, and has backpacked extensively throughout Europe, Australia, and Canada. Minji has lived in London, Vancouver, and Sydney, spending at least a couple of years in each country.

 

 

My top travel tips

  • Pack as light as you can (except for cruises). Heavy luggage can be tedious to manage and exhausting just getting on/off trains. 
  • Try to pre-book and pay in NZ dollars. If you pay locally, you will need to pay in local currency and the banks will apply their exchange rates plus international transaction fees. 
  • Utilise your stopover opportunities. Two holidays, one ticket, you are basically genius.

Years in the industry: 14
No. of countries visited: 30+
Favourite place to visit: Japan
Next place on the list to visit: Safari in Africa

"Investment in travel is an investment in yourself" - Matthew Karsten


Why I love travel 

I love meeting new people, discovering new cultures, tasting new food and beers and having new experiences. Travel is the best way to tick all the boxes and be inspired. 

It is exciting and rewarding to help make my clients' holiday easier with better value and making it more memorable with my travel knowledge and organisation skills. I just love talking about travel, and hearing about their holiday when they return home is the best part of my job. It is very rewarding to hear what a great time they had. I am continuously learning about new travel destinations and new products and experiences so I never get bored. 


My top destinations

  •  Japan – Japan is the country that I have travelled through the most and I can never tire of it.  Japan offers so much, from old historic shrines and temples to the most modern architecture and latest technology, fascinating culture, beautiful nature areas and incredible food. It is also a very safe and easy place to travel so I recommend it for all types of travellers.
  • Spain - I love the Andalusia region in particular, including Granada and Ronda. You feel like you are walking back in time, or perhaps through a movie set with the many sublime landscapes, spectacular vistas and famous historic sites. A warm evening drinking sangria with some delicious tapas over a view of Alhambra is a personal favourite. 
  • Vietnam - you can have an amazing experience within a very affordable budget. In one day, you will see more motorbikes than you have seen in your entire life. Interesting French Colonial architecture and indigenous castles and villages, beautiful beaches and rice paddies, the little art and culinary boutique town of Hoi An, unique and delicious food, UNESCO Heritage site Ha Long Bay and much more. 
  • Galapagos - If you are into wildlife, this is one of the ultimate places in the world to visit. I still say Galapagos was the best travel experience in my life. The everyday encounters with unique species of sea lions, turtles, tortoises, all different types of birds, penguins, sharks, rays, marine iguana are unforgettable. The best part for me was diving amongst schools of hammerhead sharks and eagle rays inside the crater of a submerged volcano.


What's in my suitcase

  • Foldable backpack - It is the best thing ever. I always put one in my bag, and it is perfect for a casual day out exploring.
  • Travel organiser bags - I have one for clothes, one for underwear/socks and one for toiletries. It will make your pack/unpack so much easier. 
  • Compact rain jacket and small collapsible umbrella - You will always have some rain during your holiday but unless you are expecting lots of it, you don't want these items to take too much space in your travel bag. 

Minji

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