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House of Travel Wellington CBD

Let’s connect

+64 4-499-4699 wellington@hot.co.nz
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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
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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, Fay, Peter, Robyn, Priscilla, Jess, Carol & Ariana
Travel Dream Weavers


Meet the team

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Owner Operator
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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.
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Travelling Foodie
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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.
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Senior Travel Consultant
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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.
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Travel Consultant
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I’m Peter - A born again travel fanatic who didn't leave New Zealand until the ripe age of 20. For that trip, I went coast to coast in the USA. Taking buses, trains, and planes to traverse the country. Seeing this incredibly vast and diverse place, that felt so different, yet so similar, was unforgettable and left me wanting more.
I’m Peter - A born again travel fanatic who didn't leave New Zealand until the ripe age of 20. For that trip, I went coast to coast in the USA. Taking buses, trains, and planes to traverse the country. Seeing this incredibly vast and diverse place, that felt so different, yet so similar, was unforgettable and left me wanting more.
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Travel Consultant
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I love talking travel – to me, part of the fun of the holiday IS the planning, researching and dreaming phase. I’m always honoured to be able to get involved with client’s dream holidays and ticking things off their wish-list! I take pride in my attention to detail and in making sure I deliver the best possible value and experiences for my clients.
I love talking travel – to me, part of the fun of the holiday IS the planning, researching and dreaming phase. I’m always honoured to be able to get involved with client’s dream holidays and ticking things off their wish-list! I take pride in my attention to detail and in making sure I deliver the best possible value and experiences for my clients.
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Senior Travel Consultant
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For me, travel has been more than just a series of destinations, it has been a transformative journey that has sculpted my character and contributed to my personal evolution. My travel experiences are not merely about ticking off destinations from a bucket list, but about immersing myself in the heart and soul of each place I’ve visited visit.
For me, travel has been more than just a series of destinations, it has been a transformative journey that has sculpted my character and contributed to my personal evolution. My travel experiences are not merely about ticking off destinations from a bucket list, but about immersing myself in the heart and soul of each place I’ve visited visit.

What our customers have to say

  • One word AMAZING!! Kelly Ann is responsive and works through the changed that inevitably come with travel bookings with patience and attention to detail. Last year Kelly Ann booked a trip for me to Bali and Europe. She found me some great deals and made some terrific suggestions for options that the kids could have on their trip. Im booking through Kelly Ann again this year and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
    Megan

  • I've had the absolute best experience booking a trip to Thailand and India with the help of Chloe from House of Travel. She was extremely professional, prompt to reply and always took the time to investigate all the possible options for us. We had a scare with a delay in Visa processing and 1 week out from our trip provided a plan B to get the visa over the line before we went. We were very stressed at this stage and although the Visa did come through, the professionalism from Chloe and connections to a Visa Specialist to be able to offer a plan B was enormous reassurance - can not speak of her highly enough!
    Jimmey

  • Excellent professional service as always. I would never travel overseas without using Petra at House of Travel. Communications are superb and I know if I had a problem with any travel local or out of the country, it would be dealt with quickly, and solutions provided. Grateful thanks to Petra and her HOT team
    Laurie

  • We couldn't speak highly enough of the fabulous profesional service we recieved from Petra. Petra was "on the button" all the way in a somewhat changing climate, gave us great advice over a number of areas, always willing to look at options and all done with quick but full responses and delivered with such enthusiasm and warmth. We thought we had worked with excellent agents previously ..... Petra is out in front by miles. Needless to say a seamless trip from departure to arrival.
    Russ

  • "Petra Otte. She was efficient and knowledgeable. She remembered our travel preferences from long ago and came up with ideal travel options to meet our needs. The woman is dynamic. Absolutely amazing!"

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
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