helloworld Travel Strandon, New Plymouth

Email: strandon@travel.helloworld.co.nz   

Call: 06-757 5666

Welcome to helloworld Travel Strandon New Plymouth.

We are committed to providing you with the best travel service available. Located between the New Plymouth CBD and Fitzroy you will find us in the blue store opposite the Eastside Medical Centre, with free parking out the front.

Come and see Bev, Taryn, Marise, Linda or Julie for any travel enquires you have, and the coffee is always hot!

We live and breathe travel

Our expert team has over 100 years combined of industry experience. We are memory makers and are here to make your travel dreams a reality, whether it’s a trip across to the Ditch, a South Island sojourn or a river cruise in Europe we take great care in crafting the best travel experience for you.

We are here for you every step of your travel journey from the planning stages to when you return home. You can rest easy knowing we are only a phone call away, no matter the time of day when you are away ready to assist you if anything unplanned arises.

Firsthand experience

Our travel consultants have first-hand knowledge and experience travelling extensively around the world. Whether it is the icy poles of Antarctica the plains of Africa the sandy beaches of the Pacific Islands or the best patisseries in Paris our team have been there and can give you expert tips and tricks to make the most of your holiday.

Experts of the Oceans and Rivers

As members of CLIA the worlds leading cruise line association our team keep themselves updated with the latest trends in cruising and have enhanced knowledge of various cruise categories.

Marise holds a CLIA Cruise Ambassador certificate meaning you are in the hands of a certified cruise expert. All our team have cruised both at sea and on the rivers of the world so are the team to see whether your are a seasoned cruiser or first time voyager.

Knowledge you can trust

We are an IATA travel agency, accredited by the International Air Transport Association authorized to sell international and domestic airline tickets directly on behalf of over 400 member airlines.

Key Aspects of an IATA Travel Agency:

• Credibility & Trust: Accreditation is a globally recognized, trusted standard in the travel industry.

• Financial and Security – To become and IATA-accredited agency, businesses must meet specific financial, professional, and security criteria.

TANZ Bonded

When you book with a TAANZ-Accredited Travel Agent, you’re working with a New Zealand-based professional you can trust. Supported by strong relationships with trusted local and global airlines, accommodation providers, cruise lines, and travel partners, TAANZ-Accredited members deliver expert advice and support across every type of journey.

Why choose a TAANZ-Accredited Travel Agent?

• Higher professional standards

• Trusted travel expertise

• Accountability, with industry backed consumer protection

• Support when it matters

Award-Winning Service and Expertise

Our dedication to you is acknowledged by our industry partners, with our award wins

• Top New Zealand Helloworld Travel Store in 2024 and 2025

• Platinum Sales – Bev Ellice, Taryn Burwell, Marise Barret in 2024 and 2025

• Top Globus Family of Brands in 2024 and 2025

• Top Store Wendy Wu

• Top Store Holland America

• Top Store United Airlines

• Top Store Ponant

• Best Performed Store

• Top Store Air New Zealand.

• NZ Rookie of the Year Cruise Consultant – Marise Barrett

Tour with us

We lead a number of handpicked group tours that depart from New Plymouth and led by Bev Ellice. Some of our past tours include the following, Budapest to Amsterdam River Cruises, Antarctica with short stay in Buenos Aires, Japan, American Musical Heritage, Canada with Rocky Mountaineer, Safari in Africa.

Our upcoming tours are Marise in Africa, Bev’s Ladies in India Tour, Egypt and Jordan and a Croatia Yacht Cruise and Discovery. Get in touch to be put on our mailing list to be first in the know of what we have planned next or keep an eye on our Facebook page.

Supporting the community

As a locally owned franchise we appreciate your support of our business and in turn love to give back to the community.

Here are just some of the groups we have supported in the last 12 months.

• Heart Kids NZ Taranaki Kids Day Out

• TFDA Dance Competition

• Dressage Taranaki

• Taranaki Welsh and Cob Pony Society

• Fitzroy School

• Puketapu School

• Sacred Heart Girls College

• Western Suburbs Netball Club

• New Plymouth Underwater and Fishing Club

• Brain Injured Children’s Trust Great Kiwi Circus

• Westown Golf Club

• Breast Cancer New Zealand

• Cancer Society Daffodil Day

• Touch Taranaki

• New Plymouth Operatic Society – Platinum Sponsor

• Opunake High School Surf Team

• TAFT

• Mountain Miniature Horse Society

• Starship Foundation

• New Plymouth Dance Competitions Society

• Stratford Park

Emergency after hours contact: 021 263 5985