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They say we travel not to escape life… but for life not to escape us

Welcome to Tour Time – your group tour experts, specialising in Music, Education, Sport, Faith, Special Interest tours and much, much more.

At Tour Time, we know travel isn’t about selfie sticks, Instagram likes or passport stamps. It’s not even about where you go (although that certainly plays its part). At the heart of it, travel is a journey into yourself, a life-changing experience that leaves you inspired to follow your dreams and achieve anything. It teaches you, challenges you, and opens the door to a world of possibilities. It’s a feeling that follows you long after you’ve parted ways and said your goodbyes at the baggage carousel.

The best memories are those shared with others and embedded into our collective memories.

As we bond together over the places we’ve been, the people we’ve met, and the life-changing experiences we’ve had, we uncover something truly profound. You’ll arrive home feeling invigorated, motivated and energised – with an open mind and with new perspectives.

At the end of the day, you don’t remember the years – you remember the moments. We’re here to help you to live the ones that matter most.

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TAANZ Travel Agent

We understand and appreciate what’s on the line financially here for you. Not only does a lot of work go into crafting and preparing itineraries at our end, we also know the lengths you go to, to generate the funds to travel.

Considering the travel industry is unregulated in New Zealand and Australia, how do you know who to trust?

To ensure your funds are protected, Tour Time chose to be TAANZ financially bonded over a decade ago. TAANZ (The Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand) is a self-regulating trade organisation, that works with its members to promote a Code of Ethics and Practice for travel agents, travel brokers and tour operators. Being TAANZ bonded means that any funds paid towards your tour must be held in client/tour specific bank accounts that cannot be used for operational expenses, wages, marketing, working capital, etc. or be used for any other clients’ or group’s tour expenses.

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Not all tour companies are created equal.

  • Financial Protection
    of your Tour Funds through fully bonded TAANZ membership
  • Health and Safety
    only the highest level of Health and Safety and Duty of Care practices adopted
  • COVID Ready
    Tour Time is a fully accredited COVID-19 Ready Travel Company as per the World Tourism & Travel Council’s Global Best practice guidelines for safe travel in a new COVID-19 world
  • School Travel Collective
    Two questions all schools and parents ask are: ‘Will my child be safe? Will my funds be safe?’ We are a Founding Member of the School Travel Collective upholding all ethics and best practices, including Ministry of Education best practices.
  • Expertise
    29 years’ in business successfully touring globally with groups
  • Connections That Matter
    we only work with partners/suppliers who have adopted the same Health & Safety and ethical philosophies as ourselves
  • Highest Gold Qualmark accreditation
    (NZ Government’s official Tourism accreditation & Quality Assurance) rated company in New Zealand for the past 15 years with being rated at 97.6%
  • Personal Service
    From your 1st contact to the completion of yourtour, you are not just a number but important clients. We send an experienced Tour Manager who travels and stays with your group and is on hand 24/7
  • Sustainability
    Our company is focused on minimizing the environmental impact. It is no surprise that a light footprint is an integral part of every tour itinerary, as is the planting of trees and a service day such as at a local orphanage. Our solar powered offices, waste management and lack of plastic is also important to us
  • Tiaki Promise
    We have undertaken the Tiaki Promise – a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations
  • Our Trust and Integrity
    means everything to us including value for money. Our promise – you can trust us!
  • “Best company ever - OUTSTANDING service - so much so that we chat often and go out to dinner as a whole group etc.. they are intensely brilliant. Made the trip magic and easy, and they knew their stuff. They will go out of their way to make sure everything is sorted before you go, get great deals and the Facebook paqes and info they put together for parents is amazing. Don't even contemplate going with anyone else!”
  • Nicole Daniels

    Nicole Daniels
    E-Learning Facilitator, Middle School

We might be heading towards the finish line for 20 We might be heading towards the finish line for 2024, but it's not too late to get in touch about a tour in 2025! We're busy planning school and group tours to all sorts of exciting destinations including Hockey to Europe, Performing Arts to Australia, Basketball to LA, Art to New York, Science to Europe, and Netball to Australia. Don't let your team or subject miss out - contact us and we'll get onto it! info@tourtime.co.nz
Time to introduce another of our lovely new team m Time to introduce another of our lovely new team members!
"Emma here and pleased to be part of the Tour Time family. I have worked in the travel industry since 1996, in both retail and more recently for a Latin America and Antarctica wholesaler. Originally from the UK, I have travelled to many corners of the world but settled in NZ in 2007. My passion for travel and love of sports & the arts combined is a perfect fit for what Tour Time offers and I am excited to be working with you in the years to come, making sure your adventures will be a trip of a lifetime."
Welcome Emma!
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The Tour Time team has recently grown again, which The Tour Time team has recently grown again, which is great as we're flat out!
We've welcomed three new team members recently, so the first introduction is Lou!

"Travel, for me, plays a big part in creating those core memories that we hold on to for the rest of our lives. I am passionate about travel and passionate about helping our clients experience what could be a “once in a lifetime” moment.

I am also passionate about people. I love the connection & relationships we forge by travelling, not only with those we share the experience with, but with those we meet along the way. 

I have been working in the travel industry as a consultant for 7 years but have had quite a few more years of personal travel under the belt. I am planning to continue to travel the globe (at every opportunity I can get) to help build my understanding and knowledge within the industry so I can continue to offer our clients - not only the best deals - but also fantastic insights to help them make the most of their travels.

Genuine care, great attention to detail & a desire to help turn your dreams into unforgettable experiences is what I strive to provide every day."

Welcome to the team Lou!
 #grouptourspecialist #teammembers #travelwiththebest #welcometotheteam #industryleaders
Choir tours are some of our favourite tours to org Choir tours are some of our favourite tours to organise at Tour Time, not least because we get to plan amazing experiences like Fortissimo at Dilworth has just had - a workshop with Paul Mealor (LVO CStJ FRSA FRSE CLJ FLSW), at the King’s Chapel of the Savoy. Talk about #momentsthatmatter!

#choirtour #MomentsThatMatter #youthtravel #musictravel #studenttravel #travelwiththebest #grouptourspecialist #worldclass #FinanciallyBonded #grouptravel #grouptravelspecialist
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