About General Travel
General Travel is one of New Zealand's longest established and most respected Inbound Tour Operators.
Founded in 1973, the company's legacy, in-depth experience and commitment towards quality service and product development has earned it a solid and respected reputation.
Because General Travel New Zealand is privately owned and operated, its principals bring a truly personalised "hands-on" approach to the business.
Highly skilled, multi-lingual staff with an intimate knowledge of New Zealand are on hand from start to finish, providing guidance and care for the safety and well-being of travellers from all corners of the world.
- All Inclusive Package Tours
- Independent Travel Arrangements
- Group Tours
- Incentive Tours
- Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Management
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As one of New Zealand's travel industry pioneers, Peter has always based the development of his business on two concepts; to provide innovative quality services and products, and to meet the needs of customers efficiently, competitively and professionally. We are proud that Peter's long serving commitment sees him as a recipient of the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand Lifetime Membership Award.
Anna initially pursued a career offshore in corporate banking, joining her father's business when the call of tourism could no longer be ignored. Anna has since confidently embraced and enhanced the backbone of the tourism industry as a whole, having served on the board of Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) and in an influencing role as the President of the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ).
Born in Singapore, John and his family moved to New Zealand in 1990. Working for a large hotel chain and gathering valuable experience of owning and running his own business, John's considerable tourism experience and management style has seen the company continue to grown under his leadership. John's empathy and hands-on approach gains recognition and mutual respect from all.
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Memberships & Affiliations -
ADS Approved Destination status China market
PKP – Premier Kiwi Partnership programme (China market) with Tourism New Zealand
DOC Department of Conservation Concession Licence
Tourism Export Council of New Zealand
Travel Industry Association New Zealand
JATA Japan Association of Travel Agents
Qualmark Endorsed 'Tourism Export Council Inbound Tour Operator'
Our Reviews
The guides and driver were very professional and accommodating. Many thanks for all the service!
Mr Regino, Manila
My uncle and aunty are very happy with all the tour arrangements so far and they would like to send their regards to you for making it such for them.
Niece, Malaysia
The trip was very well organized & we enjoyed the trip so much. Thanks!
Jui Hui Yap, Singapore
“Our Company Staff Trip was great and very well organised by General Travel Team. Very professional approach by the consultants and well planned...
Robin K Babu, New Zealand
We absolutely loved our trip around New Zealand. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly! Matt has some mobility issues to deal with so it was fantastic...
Georgia & Matt Pace, USA
Just a quick note to let you know that all went extremely well with our New Zealand Tour. Our accommodations were excellent – breakfasts were superb!...
Kashif Mohamed, India
We are back from New Zealand and we had a fantastic tour of our life! We started to miss New Zealand and we are planning to visit again in the near...
Mr Akira Ng & Ms Ruiling Peng, Singapore
