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House of Travel High Street Lanes

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255 St Asaph Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch
8011
Monday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday
Closed

Welcome to House of Travel High St Lanes


Come and see us @ 255 St Asaph St, Christchurch Central City.

Do you want the back-up of someone trustworthy and contactable at anytime of the day or night, whilst you are travelling?

At House of Travel High Street Lanes, we get all the latest updated information fed to us. With any travels, there is always going to be questions and unknowns when there is change.

We’re a reliable source of knowledge and expertise and are easy to contact when or if change does occur. We are the calm voice at the end of the phone any time of day or night. We offer you the protection of being part of one of the largest NZ travel agency brands, as well as being TAANZ (Travel Agent Association New Zealand) bonded, which means your funds are safe with us. We are also CLIA Cruise Accredited and are regularly updated by airline and tour company representatives so our information is fresh and accurate.

Working as a travel arranger for the past 19 years, we have created and enhanced thousands of beautiful travel itineraries.

We have won Top Consultant awards over several years, as well as Gold and Silver Sales Awards. In fact we have a table full of awards in our office!

We believe this comes down to giving professional advice with exceptional communication.

We’re a brilliant sound board and genuinely care for YOU, our customers. This is what we do for a living. Your end result will always be better.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sarah Crowe
Owner Operator


Meet the team

Hello! I've travelled in Africa sleeping under the Stars on a camp mat, to staying in luxury 5 star hotels. There is so many different ways and style of travel and choices to make, and I love creating fabulous holiday itineraries together with you.
Hello! I've travelled in Africa sleeping under the Stars on a camp mat, to staying in luxury 5 star hotels. There is so many different ways and style of travel and choices to make, and I love creating fabulous holiday itineraries together with you.
Hi, I'm Jolene and have over 15 years experience and look forward to working with you on your trip.
Hi, I'm Jolene and have over 15 years experience and look forward to working with you on your trip.
Wow - I am so happy to be back at House of Travel! I have missed working with my lovely clients and I am so excited to start planning amazing holidays with you again! I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Wow - I am so happy to be back at House of Travel! I have missed working with my lovely clients and I am so excited to start planning amazing holidays with you again! I look forward to seeing you all soon!
I love and get joy from creating amazing holidays and experiences for people. I have travelled extensively all around the world so wherever you want to go or whatever you want to do I can assist you with reaching your dream holiday.
I love and get joy from creating amazing holidays and experiences for people. I have travelled extensively all around the world so wherever you want to go or whatever you want to do I can assist you with reaching your dream holiday.
Kia Ora! I'm Cez and I am back in the travel industry. I am knowledgeable with various destinations and It would be my pleasure to assist you and your love ones create your travel plans. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I'm determined and I simply love to help the best way I can.
Kia Ora! I'm Cez and I am back in the travel industry. I am knowledgeable with various destinations and It would be my pleasure to assist you and your love ones create your travel plans. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” I'm determined and I simply love to help the best way I can.
Hi I'm Savarnnah! I look after all the administration work that goes on behind the scenes for all of our consultants. I will assist you with your dreams and travel plans along way at some point I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Hi I'm Savarnnah! I look after all the administration work that goes on behind the scenes for all of our consultants. I will assist you with your dreams and travel plans along way at some point I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Customer Video Reviews

What our customers have to say

  • Nigel has consistently gone above and beyond to get our bookings right. Although the travel industry is incredibly busy at the moment, and our itineraries have been anything but straightforward, he has always come up trumps. Nothing seems to stress him out - at least on the outside - and it has been our great pleasure to work with him. A wholehearted recommendation from us. Thank you.
    Hamish
  • We had great service from Princess, she was efficient and responsive, and found flights that met our requirements.
    Jill
  • Princess at HOT was great to work with. She patiently listened to our requests and worked hard on our behalf to get the flights that we wanted. I would highly recommend this service, we are going forward with confidence and look forward to travelling.
    Eleanor
  • Our recently holiday to Rarotonga was organised by Princess and we couldn't have been happier with the service. We found her very accommodating and willing to meet our requirement and answer any questions. She also surprised us with fruit platters on our arrival to Palm Grove to celebrate our anniversary. We have been planning a trip to Europe also with Princess and she has been fantastic with her help in this area.
    Craig & Sharon
  • I recently engaged in the assistance and expertise off Nigel Bennett from High Street HOT Chch to help plan and book my holiday to Mexico. He was so informative, helpful , always responded to emails promptly - and most importantly - helped put together an amazing trip to Mexico for myself and 2 Children. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone I know - seeking assistance from a travel agent.
    Sue-Anne
  • We've been working with Sarah for a couple of weeks to plan a big overseas trip, and she has been incredibly effective: listening carefully to our needs; making adjustments where requested; very quick responses; and mindful of our budget requirements. And now it's locked and loaded, and we can start planning the middle bit! Wonderful experience so far. No stress, clear communication, and infinite patience.
    Anna
  • Sarah was extremely helpful as well as being personable and welcoming. We had a very flexible, multi-location trip to book which left us with too many options as to where to fly in/out of. Sarah spent over an hour with us listening to what we needed, and trying out multiple different flight options, using her expert industry knowledge to help us get a very good price. We will definitely be returning when booking future trips!
    Jessica
  • Princess helped us plan our trip to Hawaii and Maui. She nailed the accommodation brief and we ended up with fantastic accommodation in Waikiki with beach front views right in the heart of the beach. Wailea Resort on Maui was perfect with a range of relaxing options, beach walks, turtles near the shore, and an epic water slide. Princess also helped us with a number of Tours including Pearl Harbour and Snorkelling to Molokini Crater and Turtle Town. Both were fantastic and highly recommend. Our request for a Jeep Wrangler was also a bonus. The whole trip ran smoothly thanks for the incredible planning and organising by Princess. Thanks for an incredible holiday.
    Teresa
  • Sarah Crowe did an amazing job throughout the process of booking flights for my trip with my partner from NZ to Mexico and the UK. We approached her with a quote from a different travel agent, which we thought was very expensive, and she bet it by $2,000! Sarah was extremely responsive to our urgent request over email - she replied on a Sunday evening and we had secured our flights by Monday afternoon. Sarah had good knowledge about the logistics of different airlines and airports. It was also helpful that she gave us options we could choose between. Cannot recommend enough!
    Joanna
  • We had the pleasure of working with Jolene who helped us organise our overseas family trip for December. We have found her very helpful. There was open and clear communications throughout the process. She answered each of the questions we had, and there were many :) We now have peace of mind having our trip and insurance organised. Would highly recommend :) Thanks again Jolene.
    Genevieve
  • Torin has been wonderful to deal with. With him, I’ve planned a museum/history trip renting a Tesla and driving across California/Nevada/Arizona, flying into Washington DC, and a train to New York City. Then visiting a friend in London, a friend taking me all across Ireland, and a stop in Singapore on the way home. I had gotten the run around from another travel agent, with long periods waiting for them to reply, or send updates. I was sick of waiting, asking for updates….and then being subsequently forgotten about. House of Travel High Street Lanes came highly recommended, so I gave them a chance. I’m glad I did! Torin was glad to book an initial appointment. I since had two further face to face catch-ups, and all the way through he has stayed in touch by email. I feel Torin listened to my travel plans, and took my interests into account. Some of his hotel knowledge in particular has been fantastic. He has situated me near hidden gems that showed he’d really listened to my ideas and hobbies. One particular example, choosing New York City’s Moxy Hotel near Time Square. It is not only close to many places a NYC visitor would enjoy, but also very near the hotel where inventor Nikola Tesla passed away. It’s a historic spot for nerds like myself :-) Torin knows a lot about aviation history, and I feel he really “gets” both his industry, and what an overseas traveller is looking for. Thank you Torin, you’ve been a great mate helping with my dream holiday :-)
    Jordan
  • Nigel has consistently gone above and beyond to get our bookings right. Although the travel industry is incredibly busy at the moment, and our itineraries have been anything but straightforward, he has always come up trumps. Nothing seems to stress him out - at least on the outside - and it has been our great pleasure to work with him. A wholehearted recommendation from us. Thank you.
    Hamish
  • Kristen is a gem! She listened to exactly what I needed and provided a perfect solution. Fantastic communication skills - I was kept up to date with everything and she took the time to make sure my holiday went well on my return Everything Kristen organised went to plan without any hiccups. I think she also found fantastic pricing for our trip too. 10/10 I will definitely have Kristen arrange my next trip!
    Hamish

News and events

  • Slide 1

    Ever tried airplane karaoke?

    Swifties are taking the world by storm and especially Kiwis. Taylor Swift has finished one of her shows in Melbourne where Kiwis flying back home didn't let the energy dial down just yet. Passengers onboard the 4 hour NZ128 flight back home from Melbourne had one of Taylor's hits "Shake it Off" playing during the flight with the Eras concert goers were singing and standing during the flight.
  • Slide 2

    4 wheels or 2? Here's one of the best destinations to explore using a scooter!

    When you think Italy you probably think Ferrari. Well, we think you should choose... Vespa! Italy is home to one of the most historically beautiful countries and monuments in the world. Flying by in your Ferrari won't let you enjoy the views. Slow down and take it in with a 2-wheeled wonder. The urban streets filled with culture and the Italian countryside, either of which are perfectly suited for the iconic moped and is definitely a must-do on your bucket list.
  • Slide 3

    Kings Cross has a new boutique hotel opened in this iconic location.

    Sydney's iconic Coke sign has a new boutique hotel finally opened. The boutique hotel has lavish rooms with a hint of timeless heritage in a modern twist. The offered luxury is something to see. Hotel Indigo Potts Point is the name and it's taking Sydney by storm as it sits right behind the iconic "Coke sign" in Sydney. The hotel brings past and future together in a boutique and luxurious way.
  • 12 Feb

    New Maldives resort just 15 mins from international airport

    SO/ Maldives is opening a luxury resort in the heart of the islands of Maldives. It’s been the talk of the town as it’s only 15 minutes away from an International airport. The resort lies within the Emboodhoo Lagoon, with access to the Male Velana International Airport via speedboat. This luxury opportunity upholds amazing experience for couples and families looking to unwind and relax in style. The resort has a variety of suites with the classic overwater villa being a key feature.
  • 12 Feb 2

    Boring Museums? Not in Japan!

    One of Japan’s coolest museums recently reopened to public. teamLab’s digital art collective has an array of immersive art installations which operating using cutting-edge technology. International tourists are drawn to teamLab’s art exhibitions and museums for the awe-inspiring and memory making experiences. It’s a definite Must-Do!
  • 12 Feb 3

    Living life on the rails.

    The world’s most famous train has just opened a brand new route. Crossing from Paris to Portofino, the 2 day journey won’t only give you an experience of a lifetime, it will also set you back $8,500 one way. The heritage and prestige onboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express has never seen the Ligurian coast in its lifetime. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience which should not be overlooked.

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