House of Travel Ashburton
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242a East Street
Ashburton
Canterbury
7700
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Monday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Friday
9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Christmas Hours 
- 21st - 22nd December - CLOSED
- 23rd December - 9.30am - 4.30pm
- 24th December - 9.30am - 3pm
- 25th - 29th December - CLOSED
- 30th - 31st December 9.30am - 3pm
- 1st - 4th January - CLOSED
Welcome to House of Travel Ashburton
House of Travel Ashburton has been operating on East Street since 1987 – Owner Operator Maxine is a member of the original HOT Ashburton team and has alongside her a team of experienced consultants.
We have a very experienced team who love planning holidays and can assist you with everything from air fares across the Tasman to fully inclusive round world holidays of a lifetime.
To speak to someone who has been there, done that and knows how it feels visit us at 242A East Street and let us create your dream holiday.
Maxine Whiting
Owner Operator
Meet the team
Maxine Whiting
Owner Operator
The best holidays are created together and this is what we have been doing here in Ashburton for the last 30 years. We love planning and booking with our clients and invite you to bring in your ideas so we can plan together.
The best holidays are created together and this is what we have been doing here in Ashburton for the last 30 years. We love planning and booking with our clients and invite you to bring in your ideas so we can plan together.
Anna Schmack
Travel Consultant
Why Me? Well I love to travel and have been helping people with their own holidays my whole working life. Over this time I have built up a large repertoire of the do's and don'ts, the best places to visit and the best times to visit.
Why Me? Well I love to travel and have been helping people with their own holidays my whole working life. Over this time I have built up a large repertoire of the do's and don'ts, the best places to visit and the best times to visit.
Catherine Johnson
Travel Consultant
Travel is my passion and to be able to share this with others is the best part of the job. I love all aspects of travel-adventure, food, culture, relaxation and most importantly making life long memories.
Travel is my passion and to be able to share this with others is the best part of the job. I love all aspects of travel-adventure, food, culture, relaxation and most importantly making life long memories.
Grace Hadfield
Sales Support
I love researching and planning a memorable holiday for clients, there is so much to learn about each and every destination. I find that sharing travel stories is a great way to connect with others!
I love researching and planning a memorable holiday for clients, there is so much to learn about each and every destination. I find that sharing travel stories is a great way to connect with others!
Maxine Chisnall
Travel Consultant
I have worked in the travel industry for 30 years and I still love it! There are so many parts of my job I love but most of all fulfilling my clients dream trip by listening to their individual needs and using my personal travel experience.
I have worked in the travel industry for 30 years and I still love it! There are so many parts of my job I love but most of all fulfilling my clients dream trip by listening to their individual needs and using my personal travel experience.
Megan Stirling
Travel Consultant
I'm so excited to be back working in travel and would love the chance to talk travel with you!
I'm so excited to be back working in travel and would love the chance to talk travel with you!
Vicki Wong
Travel Consultant
I've been in the Travel Industry for nearly 15 years, and love helping clients realize their holiday dreams. I've been lucky to visit many wonderful parts of the world, and my favourite holidays include a beach, water sports, nature, and meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds.
I've been in the Travel Industry for nearly 15 years, and love helping clients realize their holiday dreams. I've been lucky to visit many wonderful parts of the world, and my favourite holidays include a beach, water sports, nature, and meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds.
What our customers have to say
News and events
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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU - #1 FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
We don’t like to brag, but we’re super proud to have been recognised as New Zealand’s number 1 brand for customer experience in Kantar’s Customer Leadership Index survey. This recognition means the world to us because they reflect our dedication to our customers, our customer first approach and enriching lives through travel. -
Disneyland's 70th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland is gearing up to celebrate its 70th anniversary next year. Kicking off on May 16, 2025, celebrations at the "Happiest Place on Earth" will run through the summer of 2026. The festivities will include special décor, food and beverages, limited-time entertainment, and more. -
Italy bans Airbnb self-check-ins
Travellers to Italy will have an extra step now as Airbnb rentals will no longer use lockboxes for self-check-in, following a new law aimed at enhancing security and preventing terrorism. Guests must now coordinate directly with their hosts for check-in.
Our travel stories
Postcard From Chicago
Chicago was an amazing city to visit, with something for absolutely everyone. It's clean, vibrant downtown, plenty of restaurants and ways to explore and learn about the cities history.
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