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House of Travel Timaru

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+64 3-687-9900 timaru@hot.co.nz
304 Stafford Street
Timaru
Canterbury
7910
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Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday
Closed
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Welcome to House of Travel Timaru


House of Travel Timaru is very proud to be the first travel store to open in 1987 under the House of Travel brand!

The business is owned by Darryl Sandri and he was recently joined by Emma Chappell, Brenda Taylor and Jasmine Camplin as he starts to rebuild the Timaru team post Covid.

From reconnecting on family resort holidays, to local weekend getaways, experiential cruise escapes and that big UK Europe adventure, we're here to help!

The best holidays are created together.

Darryl Sandri
Owner Operator


Meet the team

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Owner Operator
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Darryl has a vast travel knowledge of the world with Europe & Africa continents being personal favourites. He's been selling both leisure and corporate bookings for 18 years and is well equipped to handle all requirements for personal and business travel.
Darryl has a vast travel knowledge of the world with Europe & Africa continents being personal favourites. He's been selling both leisure and corporate bookings for 18 years and is well equipped to handle all requirements for personal and business travel.
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I am passionate about traveling and my goal is to keep our clients satisfied and loyal for future services. I can help with planning travel, booking transport, accommodations, insurance, tours, cruises, special events.
I am passionate about traveling and my goal is to keep our clients satisfied and loyal for future services. I can help with planning travel, booking transport, accommodations, insurance, tours, cruises, special events.
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With a passion for travel, I am happy to help my clients turn their dream holiday ideas into a reality.
With a passion for travel, I am happy to help my clients turn their dream holiday ideas into a reality.
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Emma Chappell Send email to Emma Chappell

Travel Consultant
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Planning and organizing are my forte, and combined with a love for exploring being a travel consultant is the perfect fit! I love sharing my customers excitement and making their holiday dreams come true!
Planning and organizing are my forte, and combined with a love for exploring being a travel consultant is the perfect fit! I love sharing my customers excitement and making their holiday dreams come true!
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Jasmine Camplin Send email to Jasmine Camplin

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I have been in the Travel Industry since 2014 and have worked in various roles in the industry since then including an Online Call Center, Airline and in Corporate. I am now here at House of Travel Timaru putting all my knowledge to good use helping YOU create your dream Holiday.
I have been in the Travel Industry since 2014 and have worked in various roles in the industry since then including an Online Call Center, Airline and in Corporate. I am now here at House of Travel Timaru putting all my knowledge to good use helping YOU create your dream Holiday.

What our customers have to say

  • Lovely person to deal with she was super friendly and helpful and asked a lot of questions stuff I hadn't thought of. Emma was fantastic will definitely be using her again.
    Tanya

  • Great place for all of your travel needs, up to date information about flights and covid related events to boarder pass for our flight to Brisbane. Cheers Darryl.
    Pat

  • The service and attention given was excellent.
    Barrie

  • I was very impressed with house of travel getting me a great deal. My first trip booked through a travel agency and I would certainly recommend house of travel to my friends

News and events

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    Disney reveal the name of their newest Disney ship!

    Disney has revealed their newest cruise ship name and it will shock you. The Disney Destiny will prolong the legacy and history of the Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Destiny was inspired by every character and every great Disney story. The ship will immerse passengers in the Disney greats of The Lion King, Hercules, and One Hundred and One Dalmations.
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    4 wheels or 2? Here's one of the best destinations to explore using a scooter!

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Store awards

  • Cruise Line International Association