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House of Travel Lakers Invercargill

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36-40 Kelvin St
Invercargill
Otago / Southland
9810
Monday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Welcome to House of Travel Lakers Invercargill


The team at HOT Lakers would love to help you plan your next holiday. We are a 100% locally owned and operated, multi award winning company with a strong community history in Southland. The team is passionate about what they do and about creating the right experience for your holiday. 

We have a dedicated groups team with over 60 years experience in the Travel Industry.  We put together tours that are fully escorted from New Zealand and are a great fun, stress free way to travel.  We can also help with sports teams, school groups, families travelling together or any other type of group travelling anywhere in the World.

From reconnecting on family resort holidays, to local weekend getaways, experiencing cruise escapes, safari tours in Africa, backpacking in Asia or that big UK/Europe adventure and anything in between, we’re here to help. We encourage you to book an appointment to see one of our amazing team, because planning your travel is Better Together.



🎄Our Christmas Hours:

22nd December: 9am - 4pm
23rd December - 2nd January: CLOSED
3rd January: 9am - 4pm
4th January: Back to normal business hours


Meet the team

To me, travel shapes your view of the world and your place in it and I'm really passionate about creating itineraries that speak to my clients souls. I love travelling with my family and seeing my teenage girls minds blown by the experiences they have in different countries - different ways of living, different foods, different cultures, amazing sites (and sights!) and really seeing what is important to other people outside of the goldfish bowl that is New Zealand.
To me, travel shapes your view of the world and your place in it and I'm really passionate about creating itineraries that speak to my clients souls. I love travelling with my family and seeing my teenage girls minds blown by the experiences they have in different countries - different ways of living, different foods, different cultures, amazing sites (and sights!) and really seeing what is important to other people outside of the goldfish bowl that is New Zealand.
Get all the inside info from me on the best curry house on Brick Lane in London, the quirkiest hidden bar in Melbourne, a wee boutique hotel just off Grand Central Station in New York. The list goes on........
Get all the inside info from me on the best curry house on Brick Lane in London, the quirkiest hidden bar in Melbourne, a wee boutique hotel just off Grand Central Station in New York. The list goes on........
I have been lucky enough to have travelled to lots of amazing places around the world. I enjoy using my knowledge and ideas to create amazing itineraries, and build long lasting relationships with my clients. I have been working at House of Travel Lakes for over 12 years, and love being creative and making everything run smoothly. I enjoy sharing my travel experiences , and give tips from my own personal experiences.
I have been lucky enough to have travelled to lots of amazing places around the world. I enjoy using my knowledge and ideas to create amazing itineraries, and build long lasting relationships with my clients. I have been working at House of Travel Lakes for over 12 years, and love being creative and making everything run smoothly. I enjoy sharing my travel experiences , and give tips from my own personal experiences.
Travel has always been my passion – My interest was sparked when I was young, I was very fortunate at the age of 11 years to have my parents take me around the world, from that moment I knew what my career path was going to be. With 43 years as a consultant I can't think of an area of the world that I haven't sent my wonderful clients too. I look forward to working with you to create a memorable trip.
Travel has always been my passion – My interest was sparked when I was young, I was very fortunate at the age of 11 years to have my parents take me around the world, from that moment I knew what my career path was going to be. With 43 years as a consultant I can't think of an area of the world that I haven't sent my wonderful clients too. I look forward to working with you to create a memorable trip.
I've been involved in the Travel Industry for nearly 30 years, it's something I love and the reason I get out of bed in the morning! I love the excitement of helping people plan either a quick trip to Sydney or the holiday of a lifetime.
I've been involved in the Travel Industry for nearly 30 years, it's something I love and the reason I get out of bed in the morning! I love the excitement of helping people plan either a quick trip to Sydney or the holiday of a lifetime.
I am a passionate traveler and am excited that travel is back! Looking forward to you coming to see me, so I can book your trip for you.
I am a passionate traveler and am excited that travel is back! Looking forward to you coming to see me, so I can book your trip for you.
I am a food-loving, adventurous traveler and have been lucky enough to travel the world. I love to delve deep into a destination’s culture, learning the history of each place along with getting to know the people, their traditions, their customs, and of course their food!
I am a food-loving, adventurous traveler and have been lucky enough to travel the world. I love to delve deep into a destination’s culture, learning the history of each place along with getting to know the people, their traditions, their customs, and of course their food!

Our Escorted Tours

Our Escorted Tours offer a great fun, stress free experience, which is a perfect option for couples, single travellers or groups of friends with absolutely everything taken care of.  These tours offer excellent value for money with almost everything included, they are the total package with activities and amazing sightseeing included and the services of an experienced tour escort every step of the way.  You get to travel with like minded people, enjoy lots of laughs and make a bunch of new friends.

CONTACT JO OR PIA FOR MORE INFO:
lakergroups@hot.co.nz or give them a call on +64 3-214-3500


WELLINGTON & MARTINBOROUGH
WORLD OF WEARABLE ARTS
Departing 22 Sep 23 - 3 day tour from
$2395
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights Invercargill to Wellington
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INCLUDING MARLBOROUGH & THE WEST COAST
SOUTH ISLAND TRAIN JOURNEYS
Departing 19 Oct 23 - 8 day tour from
$3890
per person share twin/double
Flights are additional
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AUSTRALIA
TASMANIA TEMPTATIONS
Departing 23 Nov 23 - 11 day tour from
$7990
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights Auckland to Hobart
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ASIA
VIETNAM & CAMBODIA
Departing 19 Mar 24 - 20 day tour from
$14,990
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights
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SYDNEY
VIVID SYDNEY
Departing 30 May 24 - 5 day tour from
$3490
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights
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EUROPE
SPAIN & PORTUGAL
Including a Douro River Cruise
Departing 10 Jun 24 - 21 day tour from
$19,900
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights
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AUSTRALIA
OUTBACK QUEENSLAND
Farming & Sightseeing Tour
Departing 2 Jul 24 - 13 day tour from
$12,590
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights
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EUROPE
AUSTRIA, SOLVENIA & CROATIA
Including a 10 day Croatian Cruise
Departing 27 Aug 24 - 24 day tour from
$16,990
per person share twin/double
Includes return flights
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INDIA
INCREDIBLE INDIA
Departing 10 Oct 24 - 17 day tour from
$14,950
per person share twin/double
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What our customers have to say

  • No one beats lakers. Full Stop
    Denys
  • Excellent.... very friendly and helpful
    Ellen
  • Knowledgeable and helpful staff always ready to assist in any way possible
    Joy
  • Great personal service here

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