Welcome,
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.
Book with confidence- financial protection
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.
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!
