House of Travel Hobsonville

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House of Travel Hobsonville

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+64 9-416-0700 hobsonville@hot.co.nz

Cnr Hobsonville Point Rd and De Havilland Rd

Hobsonville

Auckland

0616

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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

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Welcome to House of Travel Hobsonville

At House of Travel Hobsonville we're proud to be part of an award winning company that sets out to create the best holiday options with our customers.

Our dynamic team of experienced travel experts, with almost 50 years of combined industry experience, intertwine insider knowledge and first-hand destination experience, with your ideas to make dream holiday plans a reality.

We believe that the best holiday experiences are created together. From annual family holidays and weekend getaways to luxury cruise escapes and adventures off the beaten track, we're here to help ensure your holiday planning is easy and enjoyable.

✓ Our expert travel consultants work with you to create an unforgettable travel experience.
✓ We believe an awesome trip starts with good planning and truly listening to your thoughts, ideas, previous travel experiences and expectations.
✓ We're committed to providing the holiday you want at the very best value possible.
✓ We promise to utilise our industry knowledge and contacts to search out a great price for your holiday.
✓ Before, during and after your trip we have your best interests at heart, providing the best advice possible.
✓ We are available to help if you need to change your plans, or if the unexpected happens.

Hobsonville in Auckland North West is a thriving harbourside community seconds from the Upper Harbour Motorway. Pop in-store or give us a call to start your holiday planning, we can't wait to be part of your next amazing adventure.

Mike (Buzz) Thomson

Owner Operator

🎄Our Christmas Hours:

22nd December: 9am - 5pm
23rd December - 26th December: CLOSED
27th December: 10am - 5pm
28th December: 10am - 5pm
29th December: 10am - 5pm
30th December - 2nd January: CLOSED
3rd January: Back to usual business hours

Meet the team

Mike (Buzz) Thomson

Owner Operator

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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.

Ellie Gallagher

Travel Consultant

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Namrata Patel

Travel Consultant

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Uncovering your unique story & helping you bridge the gap from where you want to go to getting you there in a thorough & holistic approach that adds value to your journey is the most rewarding part of my work as a travel consultant & has been for 11 years. My experience has honed my ability to thrive on details, to be a good listener; to be patient and resourceful. I believe there is always a way if you look for it.

Sam Pritchard

Travel Consultant

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With passion, experience and experiences, I will always ensure that I can deliver you, your dream holiday from exploring the temples in Cambodia to taking the family for the first time to the Gold Coast or exploring the our beautiful and amazing country.

Sunisa Chanthavong

Travel Consultant

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I have been in the Travel industry for several years and looking forward to many more. I can't wait to use my knowledge and enthusiasm to help create your next adventure or family get away.

Talita Toomata

Travel Consultant

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I have been in travel for 15 years. I look forward to sitting down with you to discuss the many wonderful ways we can enhance your experience abroad and to creating some wonderful memories with your loved ones.

What our customers have to say

Mikes support and guidance for our trip of our life was made so good with his judgment of what would work for us. The excursions worked out great, making our 5 week holiday in Dubai, Great Britain and Ireland so memorable. After such a long lockdown it was great to getaway with such and enjoyable holiday thanks to Mikes support. We now look forward to planning our next trip with Mike from House of travel Hobsonville. Highly recommend going through Mike for your dream holiday.

John and Mary
We had the best experience with Buzz and his team - he helped us plan a family reunion trip to Fiji meeting some family from the USA. We had the best time and when we hit a few speed bumps, he was quick to assist. I would recommend using him for all your travel requirements. If I could give 6 stars I would ;)

Hayley
Buzz and his team at HOT Hobsonville have been amazing to deal with. We got caught up in the Jan 2023 weather event and his communications have been proactive, helpful and constant. I’d recommend these guys to anyone looking to book travel - you’ll get amazing service and support.

Sarah
In all of my dealings with Buzz Thomson and House of Travel Hobsonville I have received valuable detailed information, being made aware of all the options open to me. His advice meant that I saved money by booking my holiday at the right time and that, when travel complications arose, the matter was in the hands of experts and was fully resolved. Buzz’s personal knowledge of particular world destinations enable me to find local accommodation precisely, having in mind my own requirements including tours and other activities, neighbourhoods, budget and hotel style. I would always seek Buzz’s international holiday advice, confident that he places my interests first.

Warwick

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DELTA TOUCHES DOWN IN AUCKLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

Delta Airlines, one of the biggest American airline brands touches down for the first time in history in Auckland on the 30th October as the airlines introduced a new direct flight from Los Angeles to Auckland. The service will be all-year round with daily flights during summer, then reduing to a 3 flights per week schedule during the winter period (April to October) Delta will be using one of their Airbus A350-900, seating 339 passengers on the 13-hour journey across the pacific ocean.
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The Australian airline is now trialing a new feature which allows passengers flying on trans-Tasman flights alongside flights to the US and Singapore to purchase an empty seat next to them. The trial period is undisclosed, however, following an evaluation of the trial, more international routes may see this option become available. The way it works: Passenger's on eligible flights will receive a notification 2 days before departure offering this upgrade to "reserve" the seat next to them. As it's not guaranteed, if the seat is sold after "reserving," the passenger is refunded.
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Planning a trip to Singapore? The newly renovated cycle path is a must-see. It's called the Singapore-Kranji railway and now you can enjoy a bike ride through Singapore on one of the countries most historic features which debuted 120 years ago. The final train journey operated in 2011 and it was then closed until it was revitalised into a bike path for locals and tourists to soak up the unique history of Singapore. The route passes through Singapore's beautiful wildlife to the urban infrastructure.

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