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Why the Chatham Islands are worth a visit

Often the last destination heard on the news’ weather report, the Chatham Islands are just a 2-hour 25-minute flight from Auckland – close to home, but worlds apart! Pukekohe Travel Director Craig Boyt says a visit to the Chatham Islands is an amazing experience if you love rugged beauty. “It’s the...

Discover Beijing through Chinese culture

14-Day Beijing Cultural Discovery & Wellbeing Programme. Experience its traditions. Learn its arts. Explore everyday wellbeing at a gentle pace. New Zealand Journeys Global Academy Ltd invites expressions of interest from New Zealanders for a carefully organised 14-day, small-group programme in Beijing. Designed with mature travellers in mind, it combines Chinese...

The Timeless Charm of China

One of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations, China is a timeless treasure trove of history. But the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and endless medieval villages tell only one side of the story. China today offers an equally fascinating modernity, from the bright lights of Shanghai...

Southern wonders

Are there places you have always thought about visiting but haven’t quite got there yet? Do you enjoy being driven to interesting places, being told tall tales and true, dining at charming restaurants and staying in comfortable accommodation with all the details taken care of for you? Then it’s time to...

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound

Regarded as the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, Milford Sound is acclaimed as New Zealand’s most famous tourist destination. Out of the 14 fiords making up the Fiordland National Park Milford Sound is the only fiord which can be accessed by road. Towering mountains rise sharply out...

Travel in good company

Some of the world’s most exotic destinations are best experienced in the company of like-minded travellers. World Journeys had this in mind when designing its range of small group hosted journeys. With a maximum group size of 18, and a host accompanying the group throughout the journey, you can relax...

Escape to Fiji – An exclusive private charter cruise tour

There’s no better way to experience Fiji than from the deck of a private charter cruise. With Pukekohe Travel’s escorted Fiji cruise tour, flights, transfers and every logistical detail are handled from the moment you depart from Auckland, leaving you free to simply arrive, exhale and settle into your...

Curated tour a winner

Are there places you have always thought about going to but haven’t quite got there yet? Do you enjoy being driven to interesting places, being told tall tales and true, dining at charming restaurants, staying in comfortable accommodation and having all the details taken care of for you? Then it’s time...

Queensland Gold – Outback to reef

Our new Queensland Gold – Outback, Rail & Reef journey is designed to unfold in chapters — from the vast iron red interior to the brilliance of the azure Coral Sea. Guests depart Auckland for Brisbane, with an overnight stay before continuing on to Longreach the following morning. It’s a simple and...

The call of the wild!

Imagine vast savannahs, thrilling wildlife safaris, the traditional Maasai Mara people, and dining under endless African skies. East Africa is the original safari destination, and Kenya plus Tanzania is a winning combination of the very best experiences. New Zealand travel company, World Journeys, specialises in African safaris and declares East...

Journey aboard The Ghan with Pukekohe Travel

A journey aboard the iconic Ghan is a bucket-list experience through Australia’s Red Centre, stopping at fascinating, remote desert locations you’re unlikely to experience when travelling by other means. Pukekohe Travel Director, Damian O’Connor, has been lucky enough to travel on The Ghan three times, escorting tours for Pukekohe Travel. Damian...

Luxury barge cruising

The scenic waterways of Europe and the UK connect ancient villages, Roman fortifications and stunning vineyards. What better way to explore than on board a luxury barge cruise, uncovering true gems in the lesser visited regions. These charmingly refurbished vessels feature hand-crafted panelling and shining brass, often with a spacious...