Travel agency in Hamilton

“Great cozy & secluded venue. Regular live music. Quality. Great service. Very welcoming.”

“A magical place! I climb up carrying my toddler in my hiking carrier. There are quite a few steps but it's not difficult. Hour round trip with a snack and a break to soak in the 360 view up the top. Well worth it. 30 mins drive from central Hamilton. Will return again soon ❤️”

“Lovely farm which is well maintained, animals are all very healthy, friendly staff, overall very good experience and would recommend to all ages ☺️☺️”

“We are group of 16, 9A and 7C. Emma Rose Trent are the most professional patient fun guides we can ask for! We had absolutely blast!!!!!! The bonfire on the riverside and kayaking along the glow worms were beyond our expectation. Definitely recommend!”

“Business like, helpful, respectful assistance. Nice atmosphere. Open plan yet seating and display allowed for some privacy. Achieved what we went for.”

“Amazing "lavender-everything" shop, super friendly and enthusiastic owner. We got there just as the lavender was going over but it was a great little place to stumble on along our drive. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.”

“This is a pretty little urban lake with plenty of free parking so you can enjoy the loop track and walk around the whole lake!”

“WOW. Amber is living every animal lovers dream, and has the kindness to share her world with others. We loved the little lambies so much I wanted to take one home. You can tell Amber loves her animals, and has great knowledge of their needs. I would give this place more stars if I could. Thank you for such a great experience!!! Feeding all the lambs was our favorite thing!!!”

“Brenda is amazing always able to make sure you have an incredible trip. So easy a nd profession, no hesitation in recommending her anytime you need travel sorted!”

“Well maintained gorgeous garden with many different types of gardens in the Garden”

“We found this place through the entertainment book and were amazed at everything about this cafe. We had the fried chicken and bao pork buns which were both of high quality with a perfect balance of the sweet sauce and buns with the pickled cucumber. They use La Mai coffee which is fair trade and supports the people of Thailand. The atmosphere is great with wicked artwork on the walls, plants and an indoor/outdoor flow.”

“The upgrades to this facility are fantastic. It's clean, the animals are well cared for and happy, and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The map is well laid out with plenty of play areas sprinkled throughout, as well as restrooms and snack opportunities. Disability access is decent, but there are some steep areas. The cafe is good, with a smaller outlet next to the playground. There is a decent selection of gluten and dairy free snacks, as well as alternative milks for surprisingly good coffee.”

“Birdsong, natural beauty, an easy path, this is a fabulous walk. Perfect bike ride for 5 year olds. Dogs allowed, on leads. Surprises provided by creative maimai and artistic fairy houses. Picnic areas by the main car park and rest seats around the lake, allow us to soak in the views. Loved it.”

“We were surprised at how big town centre was! It's only 20mins from Te Aroha and maybe 30mins from Hamton. Awesome town filled with surprises, plenty of cafes, bakeries and pub/steak at the historical hotel/restaurant going back 1941. Very friendly locals who didn't mind a chat with us.”

“This Information Center is run by two lovely ladies that are very helpful. They found me a great place to stay. Thanks heaps.”

“Nature walk located opposite the Hamilton Zoo, A lovely quiet scenic walk with plenty of bird life and a small lake, toilets available”

“Staff were incredibly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. They have tons of brochures and information about local festivals, events, and activities. They are able to book things for us as well, saving us from spending the day making phone calls.”

“The nurses, caregivers, receptionists, and staff did an amazing job taking care of the old scouser, not just with his physical care but also with the day-to-day interactions. The sense of trust and friendship he received from the staff during his stay was amazing. Dad had problems for many years prior and we hadn't seen him this happy and comfortable than in the past two years. The premises were top-notch, and the surrounding flat area was ideal for his daily excursions to the park to watch local football matches. Thank you so much to the team at "Summerset Rototuna." * Big thumbs up *”

“My daughter and I recently attended the Girl Powa Adventure Day and had the best day! The weather was perfect and Pirongia Lodge is a stunning location. The activities were so much fun and the time allowed for each was just right. We got to try things we otherwise wouldn't, and I found out that my daughter is amazing at rock climbing! The group sizes were ideal and we appreciated that we were in a group with teens of a similar age. Our group had really bonded by the end of the day. It was so neat to see one of the teens in our group who was afraid of heights overcome her fears. Once she had done the zipline once there was no stopping her! We can't wait for the next event.”

“I have just come home from a great day with Earth Scientist Dr Megan Balks on one of Greta's fabulous tours. We started in Hamilton with a brief explanation of New Zealand geological history, the Waikato Basin, the Waikato River and the impacts of the Taupo 132AD eruptions. We then drove through the Waikato and were shown many examples of evidence of this history, ending in Raglan. Once again, Greta has provided an exceptional day trip with her usual care and attention to detail. Thank you Greta and Megan. Anne D”

“Lisa has organised multiple trips for myself and now family and friends also. She listens to what we need and follows through. A wonderful travel agent.”

“At the end of 2023 I decided to challenge myself to run the London Marathon in 2024. I went through marathon tours as I had heard good things and I liked the fact that I would get to meet likeminded people as part of this experience as this was my first marathon. The tour group was amazing, I felt so supported and was so grateful to Paul and Matt and the other members of the tour who gave me advice and who celebrated with me when I finished. Some of us have gone on to remain friends after the tour and are already talking about our next adventure. On the day of the marathon it was great to be able to go together in a bus to get start line and even though we had to wait in the cold I was happy to be at the start line in plenty of time and not to have to worry about getting there on the tube. The location of the hotel was great for being central to so many things you want to do but also so grateful for how close it was to the finish line. I have never been so happy to see my hotel room as I was that day. The breakfasts were a great way to start the day and to also catch up with the others as to their plans or get advice. The marathon itself is an experience I will never forget, having so many strangers cheer you on and give advice and generally want you to do well is quite hard to explain and not just at the end but through the whole 42.2kms. Getting to run through the streets of London and over Tower Bridge was a surreal experience and one I will never forget. I am not going to lie running the marathon was hard physically and mentally and I hit the wall a few times but looking around at the other competitors and seeing the support they had and my own determination was enough to get me to the finish line. I loved being in London and being so central to everything meant I got to experience all my favourite parts - Buckingham Palace, Harrods, London Eye, Hyde Park and St James Park. The support that the marathon tours team gave me both leading up to the event and after was amazing. Knowing that they were only an email or call away was great. I am already planning on doing New York in 2025 and am planning on booking through Marathon Tours. Thank you for the experience, the memories and the friendships . April 2024 has gone down in my history as one of my most memorable moments and it was because of marathon tours that I was able to do this. Vanessa”

“Marie and Roam opened my eyes to India and what an incredible experience it was. A fabulous itinerary gave a really authentic feeling with the local people.”

“Great service. We are based in Raglan and use them all the time to pick up friends and guests from Auckland airport, because otherwise its a 4 hour round trip for us. They are super friendly and accommodating, couldn't ask for better service. Highly recommend.”

“Beautiful Bed and Breakfast, amazing hosts Balinda and Peter, that go above and beyond to take care of their guests from private tailored tours to world class Equestrain farms. Can’t say enough positive things! Also, a must see is their families Jack Russell Harry! Make sure and have dinner as well, delicious!”

“What an absolutely beautiful place. Julie and John are those rare wonderful hosts who go over and beyond to make their guests stay special and memorable. I loved their energy, enthusiasm and the zest with which they run this delightful place of theirs. This was indeed one of those trips which will be amongst my favourites for not only the biking trail we managed to complete but also our stay at this amazing place. The food was divine and something we looked forward to. Most importantly, Julie and John took our dietary requirements into consideration and treated us to some amazing gourmet food at the end of each day. This was followed by games, a soak in the spa and some banter to end the day with. Definitely a place worth staying and experiencing!! Thank you Julie and John for being such gracious hosts ❤️”

“Sharon and the team at Visas for NZ were incredibly prompt and helpful throughout my visa process. They made everything smooth and stress-free with their clear guidance and quick responses. Highly recommend their services!”

“We had an amazing trip planned out from NZ Awaits. We visited the North Island and were able to visit a variety of different areas. We kept Debbie’s notes with us the whole time, and always felt safe going from place to place. The accommodations chosen were all beautiful and very comfortable. I just told her the types of activities and places we’d like to visit and she whipped up an itinerary with everything we wanted to do! A mix of sight seeing, boat and river fishing, Maori village tour, hiking, geyser seeing, Hobbiton, wine tasting, etc, all with beautiful views! Will definitely travel with NZ Awaits again when we come back to visit the South Island. I wish I could use her in every country!”

“I have always contacted Sandra for travel insurance when going overseas, ever since I had to travel to USA in 2010 to organise my aunt’s funeral. She always answered all my questions and reassured me when I wanted to make sure I was providing all information about health issues. On the one occasion when I had to make a claim there was no problem with the insurer that Sandra connected come with. I think her service has been efficient and professional.”