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
I take this opportunity to convey my congratulations and heartfelt thanks to you and your entire team for making our visit truly memorable. It was because...
Lokesh Narayan, India
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
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you and your team did...thanks for the excellent coordination during the toughest Christmas time.
Bharti Rane, India
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
General Travel New Zealand, is extraordinary. Highly recommended. Good hotels, good itinerary. Every thing is conducted clockwork!
Asha Singh, India
Thank you so much for organising our trip of a lifetime around New Zealand. Your tips and suggestions made the best use of our time and introduced us to...
Scott & Sue Wallace, Canada
The trip was very well organized & we enjoyed the trip so much. Thanks!
Jui Hui Yap, Singapore
