About

Travel Expert can

develop an itinerary

to suit you

  With you all the way


  • Travel Experts are passionate about travel & it's at the heart of everything we do.


  • Experience genuine enthusiasm, care & attention when you book your travel arrangements with us.


  • Our vast experience means you're in safe hands 24/7 before, during & after your trip.




KATE TAWHAI

Owner & Travel Expert

Kate is the Owner of Travel Expert with over two decades experience in the Travel industry spanning three continents.


Starting her career as a university graduate with a BSc. degree, following her London OE, she soon spread her wings to Vancouver where she managed a retail travel agency, and worked in elite travel services for VIP corporate travelers in the US and Canada.


Returning to New Zealand in mid-2009, she has never looked back.  Joining a traditional retail travel agency in Havelock North, Kate soon developed a strong reputation  as a Travel Expert.


Launching her own business in 2019 as an independent travel broker, Kate is now sought-after with a loyal following of clients throughout New Zealand and abroad. 


Travel Expert is a locally owned travel business in association with the Travel Managers Group New Zealand Limited. 


kate@travelexpert.co.nz


TIFFANY HEAD

Travel Expert

Whether you are travelling for leisure or business, planning a solo adventure, romantic getaway, family holiday or luxury escape.


Let Tiffany guide you from start to finish for a seamless and memorable journey.


Tiffany has a wealth of knowledge and expertise across all aspects of travel after nearly 20 years in Corporate and Retail Travel. 


She takes pride in offering her clients a professional full service travel solution.


Her working hours are flexible and she is happy to discuss your travel requirements at a time and place that suits you best.


Providing 24/7 support for our valued clients is something Travel Expert is proud of, along with a very personalised experience from start to finish. 




tiffany@travelexpert.co.nz

BILL TAWHAI

Business Development Expert

With over 30 years experience in sales and marketing and 10 years as a Business Mentor, Bill is able to provide world class support for all Travel Expert's valued clients.


Bill travelled the world, spending significant time in Australia, Asia and the USA working for two of the largest Japanese electronics companies.


Bill brings a wealth of expertise in sales, marketing and IT, thanks to his involvement in numerous technology trade shows and events.


The world is forever changing so the need for a specialist like Travel Expert is your key to peace of mind, first class support and professional services.


You can relax and enjoy your travel experience with the Travel Expert team by your side.






bill@travelexpert.co.nz


IATA Licensed & Bonded

Travel Expert is a member of Travel Managers Group (TMG), an IATA licensed and bonded agency formed in 2002. TMG is one of New Zealand's leading broker-based travel companies, and part of the Flight Centre Travel Group.

Known as International Air Transportation Association. IATA represents, leads and serves the airline Industry.  It is a trade association of the world's airlines, with its responsibility to serve and support aviation with global standards for airlines' safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability.
IATA bonded means that IATA recognise TMG as being financially secure and conducts biannual financial checks on them, as well as weekly remittance processing to minimise any risk of a default. So, an IATA bond serves as another means of security and assurance for our clients.

IATA accreditation is a seal of approval recognized worldwide and simplifies the business relationship between agents and airlines and gives airlines access to a worldwide network of reliably certified and recognized agents. We have direct access to sell international and/or domestic tickets on behalf of all major airlines, helping us to deliver the best deals to our customers.
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