House of Travel Wellington CBD
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c/- Regus, Level 6, AON Centre, 1 Willis St
Wellington
Wellington / Wairarapa
6011
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Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday
12:00am - 12:00am
Sunday
12:00am - 12:00am
Welcome to House of Travel Wellington CBD
So, you want to get away? …… well, we’re here & ready to make that happen for you!
Our wonderful team is located at the fabulous Regus Service Centre (level 6, AON Centre) rather than our previous street front stores - but don’t worry, we still believe in the power of human connection!
If you’re keen to chat about your plans and travel dreams, simply email us or give us a call… wellington@hot.co.nz or +64 4-499-4699. We can arrange an appointment to suit and guarantee you uninterrupted time to discuss your holiday plans with one our experienced globe-trotting travel gurus.
We know that planning a trip these days requires an even greater level of knowledge, experience, and time to ensure the best outcome - and that’s where we excel.
We live & breathe travel. Wherever’s next on your must-visit list, we’ve got a gold mine of ideas, tips, industry know-how and an unbeatable network of travel partners to make your holiday & travel experiences better than you’d ever imagined!
Together - we create the best holidays with and for you!
And… we promise, 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.
Just don’t hesitate - reach out to us soon! We’d love to hear from you, and we can’t stress enough - it’s never too early to get the ball rolling on your next adventure.
Petra, Chloe, Kelly-Ann, Fay, Priscilla and Carol
Travel Dream Weavers
🎄Our Christmas Hours:
24th December - 26th December: CLOSED
27th December: 10am - 3pm
28th December: 10am - 3pm
29th December: 10am - 3pm
30th December - 2nd January: CLOSED
3rd January: 10am - 3pm
4th January: 10am - 3pm
5th January: 10am - 3pm
6th January: CLOSED
8th January: Back to usual business hours
Meet the team
Petra Otte
Owner Operator
My clients and colleagues describe me as a passionate people person, who endeavours to get the best out of a traveller's investment. It is important for me to be inclusive of everyone within a travelling party, to hear the voice of each traveller, and ensure everyone's wishes are met.
My clients and colleagues describe me as a passionate people person, who endeavours to get the best out of a traveller's investment. It is important for me to be inclusive of everyone within a travelling party, to hear the voice of each traveller, and ensure everyone's wishes are met.
Chloe McKellar
Travelling Foodie
Customer service has always been drilled into me. I made it through the dark years of COVID in the industry which has led me to know to dig that little bit deeper into my clients' travel plans to create that perfect trip, and ensure we really have the best option for you in terms of comfort, reliability, and service.
Customer service has always been drilled into me. I made it through the dark years of COVID in the industry which has led me to know to dig that little bit deeper into my clients' travel plans to create that perfect trip, and ensure we really have the best option for you in terms of comfort, reliability, and service.
Kelly-Ann Patterson
Travel Fanatic
I'm seen as a great relationship builder who is passionate about people and their travel adventures. I've travelled extensively both on my own and with my two teenage boys. Rarely go to any place twice as there's too much of the world to see.
I'm seen as a great relationship builder who is passionate about people and their travel adventures. I've travelled extensively both on my own and with my two teenage boys. Rarely go to any place twice as there's too much of the world to see.
Carol Garden
Go-to-Girl
I’m so excited to be back working with Petra after a long, long time! As a client and a workmate of HOT Wellington CBD, I love the care, attention and excitement that the House of Travel team inspires.
I’m so excited to be back working with Petra after a long, long time! As a client and a workmate of HOT Wellington CBD, I love the care, attention and excitement that the House of Travel team inspires.
Fay Atkins
Senior Travel Consultant
A lifelong traveller, I took my first flight at just a few months old and spent my childhood holidays making travel scrapbooks and diaries of family adventures.
A lifelong traveller, I took my first flight at just a few months old and spent my childhood holidays making travel scrapbooks and diaries of family adventures.
Priscilla Kearney
Travel Consultant
What our customers have to say
News and events
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HOT LEGEND MENTION
Congratulations to Petra Otte and team! Always keeping up with the pace of change…... 2 Dec '91 - 1999: House of Travel opens, Dukes Arcade in Wellington 1999- 2012: Relocated to Plimmer Steps off Lambton Quay, Wellington 2012 – ‘2021: Relocated to Hunter St, Wellington 2 Dec ’21: 30 Years to the day: The HOT team goes 100% virtual Mid ‘22: HOT Wellington CBD steps into the hybrid world of city, virtual and home office 😊 "It has been & continues to be both a heap of fun and a privilege to look after the travels of so many Wellingtonians together with my FAB team" - Petra -
FLIGHTS TO USA FROM AS LOW AS $999
Dreaming of classic American road trips through the canyons of Los Angeles? Well, we are bringing back 2019 USA airfare prices with a new direct route to LA from $999pp return plus more great USA airfares and deals on sale, allowing Kiwis to fulfil their American dreams without breaking the bank.Read More -
BOEING 787 LANDS IN ANTARCTICA
The world's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner successfully skated on the 3000 metre ice runway in Troll, Antarctica. This ice-breaking moment carried 45 scientist and researchers from the Norwegian Polar Institute. The runway only operates between October and March, just before it sees it's last day of daylight for nearly 6 months. Despite this incredible feat, commercial flights show no indication of being in the talks. -
ROLLER-COASTERS OR WATERSLIDES? WHY NOT BOTH?
Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing a brand new, innovative hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide. The idea to be a worlds 'first oi the new Norwegian Aqua, aiming to set sail in 2025, the experience also includes a three-level go-kart track to make sure it fits into multiple tick-lists for their cruisers. -
ENGINE ISSUES CAUSE 2 YEAR DELAYS FOR AIR NEW ZEALAND
In July this year, engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney announced that 700 planes across the globe need to be inspected. Air New Zealand has 17 Airbus A320 and A321 NEO's which fly to Australia, Pacific Islands and other domestic routes need to be inspected. Chief executive Greg Foran said most customers are still likely to fly on the same day however, some international flights will move a day either side of their original booking date. A refund will be available to the 150,000 affected passengers if their changed service doesn't suit there itineraries. This will see the pause to direct flights from Auckland to Hobart and Seoul from April 2024. -
P&O TO INTRODUCE STARLINK CONNECTIONS
From snapping your friends or uploading your cruise experiences on Instagram and Facebook, internet connection is a necessity. As more and more people choose to cruise around the world, demand for faster Wi-Fi is a must. P&O have a solution. P&O are introducing Starlink across all fleets, with Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter already offering the improved internet. Pacific Explorer is expected to to feature this later in the month. Starlink, the satellite internet project by SpaceX. Deploying a constellation of satellites to provide high-speed internet globally, especially in remote and underserved areas like the middle of the Pacific Ocean. -
EXCITING INNOVATIONS TO THE WAY WE TRAVEL
With the world reopening and travel is becoming more attractive than ever. Innovations are set in place to make the travelling experience so much better. Imagine not having to talk to anyone, show your passport to anyone, just a streamlined experience. Facial recognition systems, AI integration, robotic logistics, all to create a smooth and streamlined experience. We are also seeing hints of potential supersonic travel being re-introduced since Concorde's failure in the early 2000s. These exciting innovations are a matter of when, rather than if. Changi International Airport is taking these innovations and aiming to implement them in early 2024. Can we see the same for Auckland Airport? Definitely. -
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. -
QANTAS ALLOWS "NEIGHBOUR FREE" UPGRADE FROM NEW ZEALAND
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. -
SINGAPORE'S NEWLY RENOVATED CYCLE PATH
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.
Our travel stories
Postcard from Iceland
Reykjavik + Akureyri, Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is one of those "dream" places you see online, and it is just as beautiful in person. Relaxing in those warm waters on the other side of the world had such a magical feeling of accomplishment for me - I'd finally made it to Iceland!
Postcard from Orlando
Postcard Orlando Florida. For all the Harry Potter nerds and theme park junkies, Orlando, Florida is the perfect destination! Visiting Hogwarts and Diagon Alley, eating at the Leaky Cauldron and Three Broomsticks, as well as riding Hagrid's motorbike rollercoaster, made all my childhood (and adult) dreams come true!
Postcard from Japan
Was privileged to have the chance to visit Japan, a country of SO many contrasts...
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