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Explore our world-wide escorted tours

 

We plan unhurried, comfortable tours to off beat destinations using paths less travelled.  The itineraries are personally checked and refined and we have over 30 years experience to call on.
All our tours include flights ex New Zealand, however we always offer our tours on a land only basis or with any additional travel
extension that you may require. 

 

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Christmas Special Rail Tour - Chateau Tongariro

pointerNew Zealand, North Island, National Park

What better way to celebrate the festive season than joining our popular escorted rail tour to the Chateau.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 01 Dec 2018 return by rail Return: Sun 02 Dec 2018 Find out more
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Marlborough Wine and Food Festival - Wine, Food and Music

pointerNew Zealand, Blenheim

The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival is New Zealand’s original and longest-running wine festival Sample a unique selection of top-class wines and delicious local cuisine at picturesque Brancott Vineyard.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 08 Feb 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 11 Feb 2019 Find out more
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Valentines Weekend - at the Chateau Tongariro

pointerNew Zealand, North Island

Treat your Valentine to a weekend at the Chateau Tongariro on our escorted rail tour.

departure by rail Depart: Sat 16 Feb 2019 return by rail Return: Sun 17 Feb 2019 Find out more
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The Great Ocean Road and South Australia

pointerAustralia

This Pukekohe Travel tour explores lesser-visited destinations of Southern Australia including the picturesque Great Ocean Road – often described as one of the ‘most scenic drives in the world.’

departure by plane Depart: Thu 07 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 22 Mar 2019 Find out more
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Hokitika Wildfoods Festival - Come and get a #tasteofthewild

pointerNew Zealand, Christchurch, Greymouth, Hokitika

A celebration of all things wild from the West Coast, the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival has something for everyone.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 07 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 11 Mar 2019 Find out more
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Tasmania - A pristine wilderness

pointerAustralia

Tasmania is also known as the ‘Holiday Isle’ so why not be part of our new 14-day tour.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 14 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 27 Mar 2019 Find out more
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High Country and Farewell Spit

pointerNew Zealand, South Island

This tour allows for further exploration of our ‘Off the Beaten Track’ gems of New Zealand. The little-known Weka train excursion and the overnight in the Nelson Lakes’ area add to our Molesworth experience.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 14 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 20 Mar 2019 Find out more
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Golfing Western Australia

pointerWestern Australia

The golf courses around Perth offer a wide range of layout, idiosyncrasies and picturesque scenery - each with its own personal touch.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 14 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 24 Mar 2019 Find out more
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Lord Howe Island - Another in our series of unusual Pacific destinations

pointerAustralia, Lord Howe

Lord Howe Island - a truly unspoilt jewel of the Pacific with a fascinating ecological ethos is a World Heritage Island

departure by plane Depart: Sun 17 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 24 Mar 2019 Find out more
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Adelaide - Darwin - Sydney by Coach, Rail and Cruise - including Alice Springs – Katherine & Kakadu National Park

pointerAustralia

The popularity of our rail / cruise tours continues with Kiwis enjoying their close-up experiences of heartland Australia before relaxing on their cruise to Sydney.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 22 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 09 Apr 2019 Find out more
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Franciscan Pilgrimage - Organised by Pukekohe Travel in conjunction with MIR Pilgrimages

Organised by Pukekohe Travel in conjunction with MIR Pilgrimages

departure by plane Depart: Mon 15 Apr 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 30 Apr 2019 Find out more
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Omaka Air Show - Including return DC3 flights

pointerNew Zealand

Get into the spirit of this aviation extravaganza by flying to Blenheim on Air Chathams’ DC3 aircraft for more than just an air show.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 18 Apr 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 22 Apr 2019 Find out more
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Cruise Fiordland - A venture into nature

pointerNew Zealand, South Island

Fiordland, a special wilderness corner of New Zealand offers nature at its best.Enjoy exploring coves, islands, beaches and bush with names hitherto unknown with opportunities to walk, kayak and throw out a fishing line.

departure by plane Depart: Sat 20 Apr 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 28 Apr 2019 Find out more
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Morocco - Gibraltar, Spain, Portugal

pointerMorocco, Gibraltar, Spain, Portugal

This tour travels to four contrasting Mediterranean countries – Morocco, Gibraltar, Spain and Portugal.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 25 Apr 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 27 May 2019 Find out more
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A week in Rarotonga - Staying at the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort

pointerRarotonga

This week in Rarotonga is a gem. Accommodation is oceanfront, facing a white sandy beach that is swimmable at all tides.

departure by plane Depart: Thu 16 May 2019 return by plane Return: Thu 23 May 2019 Find out more
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The Best of Vietnam & Cambodia - Including Angkor Wat

pointerVietnam, Cambodia

These fascinating countries of South East Asia have many common threads running through them. The saffron of the Buddist monks, gorgeous silks and flowers, motor scooters, charming people, a recent history of war, heat and humidity and a determination to move forward.

departure by plane Depart: Sat 18 May 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 09 Jun 2019 Find out more
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Bluff Oyster & Food Festival

pointerNew Zealand, South Island, Queenstown, Invercargill and Bluff

Join the friendly locals and visitors for a taste of Bluff!

departure by plane Depart: Fri 24 May 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 27 May 2019 Find out more
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Alaska and the Yukon - Cruise Tour

pointerAlaska

Book before 31 October 2018 and receive onboard credit of: USD150 for Verandah Cabin or USD100 on Oceanview cabin

departure by plane Depart: Sun 26 May 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 18 Jun 2019 Find out more
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Voyage to the Marquesas Islands aboard Aranui 5 - The only way to explore this part of the world

pointerTahiti Marquesas Islands

The ship Aranui 5, is the only way to explore the Marquesas Islands

departure by plane Depart: Tue 18 Jun 2019 return by plane Return: Thu 04 Jul 2019 Find out more
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Mongolia, Siberia and the Russian Outback - A rare and opportune river boat venture into the Arctic including the Legendary Naadam Festival

pointerMongolia, Siberia, Russia

A rare and opportune river boat venture into the Arctic including the Legendary Naadam Festival

departure by plane Depart: Sat 06 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 07 Aug 2019 Find out more
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Stewart Island Cruise Expedition

pointerNew Zealand, South Island, Stewart Island

Don’t miss out. We have a very limited number of cabins.

departure by plane Depart: Sat 20 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 27 Jul 2019 Find out more
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Three Country Safari - Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

pointerNamibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe

These three African countries offer contrasting game viewing opportunities.

departure by plane Depart: Mon 12 Aug 2019 return by plane Return: Sun 08 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Vienna to Bucharest River Cruise - A Lower Danube River Cruise through seven countries

pointerAustria, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria

This well-priced river cruise which explores the southern and less-visited areas of the Danube

departure by plane Depart: Sun 18 Aug 2019 return by plane Return: Wed 04 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Canada - The Best of the West

pointerCanada

Western Canada is a wonderful part of the world to visit – nature and wildlife abound and the iconic Rockies, Banff, Vancouver Island and its surrounding as well as Vancouver and Seattle in the US.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 21 Aug 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 10 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Rhine and Moselle Rivers - Plus a nine-day coach tour of Switzerland

pointerSingapore, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland

Switzerland is a country of untold beauty. The clichés are all here: soaring peaks, tumbling waterfalls, sparkling lakes, quaint rural houses and of course Swiss cow bells. Towns and cities offer picture-perfect medieval centres.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 04 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 28 Sep 2019 Find out more
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Croatia – the Islands & Neighbours - Slovenia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Montenegro plus seven days cruising the Croatian islands

pointerCroatia-Slovenia – Bosnia Herzegovina – Montenegro

This itinerary includes two nights in Zagreb, Bled, the Bosnia & Herzegovina capital of Sarajevo and the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ - Dubrovnik.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 15 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 07 Oct 2019 Find out more
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France to Senegal - A luxury Cruise including Spain, Portugal & the Canary, Madeira and Cape Verde islands

pointerFrance, Spain, Portugal, Canary, Madeira, Cape Verde Islands, Senegal

This is an unusual opportunity to visit three of the Atlantic island groups on the one journey.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 17 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 15 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Grand Mediterranean Cruise Odyssey

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the best of the Mediterranean.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 18 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Tue 15 Oct 2019 Find out more
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New York to Montreal Cruise Tour - An Inland Waterways Cruise

pointerUSA, Canada

This two-nation cruise In a specially-designed ship, transits the Erie Canal and cruises through the Thousand Islands along the St. Lawrence Seaway, part of the international boundary between the US and Canada.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 22 Sep 2019 return by plane Return: Mon 14 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Central India and Assam - Including a 7 day Brahmaputra River Cruise

For centuries people from many distant lands have wanted a piece of India and its treasures and strangely India has accepted these foreigners into the Indian way of life.

departure by plane Depart: Wed 02 Oct 2019 return by plane Return: Thu 24 Oct 2019 Find out more
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Perth to Auckland by Rail, Coach and Cruise - Including Adelaide & Canberra

pointerAustralia

Book before 31 October 2018 and receive onboard credit of up to US$600 per cabin!

departure by plane Depart: Fri 18 Oct 2019 return by cruise Return: Fri 08 Nov 2019 Find out more
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A week on Norfolk - Three different tour dates

pointerNorfolk Island

The population of the Norfolk is around 1750 and locals are proud of their heritage and welcome visitors to share their island paradise with others. You will be greeted with a smile and a welcome that will make you realise how they value you visiting.

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Stewart Island and the Catlins - By Exclusive Charter Train

pointerNew Zealand, South Island

This exclusive tour will include a day trip to Stewart Island. The island’s densely forested hills, tiny population and untouched coastline of rocky outcrops and creamy golden sand beaches make it a natural refuge for marine and bird life and a ‘must do’ for every New Zealander.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 27 Nov 2018 return by plane Return: Tue 04 Dec 2018 Find out more
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Outback to Orient - The Ghan - Cruise Darwin to Singapore

pointerAustralia, Bali, Singapore, Hong Kong

We continue our popular ‘Ghan’ rail – cruise tour options with a venture across the Red Centre of Australia to Darwin and cruising to the vibrant city of Singapore.

departure by plane Depart: Fri 01 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 29 Mar 2019 Find out more
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Japan at Cherry Blossom Time - plus an Eight-night Cruise

pointerJapan

This CHERRY BLOSSOM coach, rail and cruise tour will give you a thorough insight into the Japanese way of life. The myriad of colour will astound.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 31 Mar 2019 return by plane Return: Sat 20 Apr 2019 Find out more
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Egypt and Jordan - A journey through time

pointerEgypt, Jordan

Begin in Cairo, the heart of Egypt, discover the Pyramids, Sphinx, tombs and temples of the valleys of the Kings and Queens and immerse yourself in history that dates back centuries.

departure by plane Depart: Sun 07 Apr 2019 return by plane Return: Thu 25 Apr 2019 Find out more
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East African Safari

pointerEast Africa

This East Africa safari takes in some of the best scenery and animals in the world –highlighted by the wildebeest and zebra migration at the Northern end of the Masai Mara.

departure by plane Depart: Tue 09 Jul 2019 return by plane Return: Fri 26 Jul 2019 Find out more
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