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"To travel Thailand is to awaken your soul."

- Unknown

Best time to visit Thailand

The golden months of Nov-Feb cast Thailand in a dream-like glow: dry, cool, and best for exploring islands and cities.

Thailand highlights

The next hidden beach is only ever a boat ride away - Thailand has 1430 islands to explore.

Foodie Highlights

Try the lesser-known but beloved street food snack, moo ping – delicious, savoury-sweet grilled pork skewers.

Flight time

14 h 25 min to the capital, Bangkok, departing Auckland.

Visa required?

New Zealand passport holders can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days.

Currency

Thailand’s official currency is the Thai baht.

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Luxury travel in ThailandSiam in Bangkok, Thailand

Jungle-clad Thailand is a pilgrimage for the senses. Exhale on the beaches of untouched islands, seek out ancient temples cloaked in the chants of monks, and taste delectable dishes as fragrant steam rises from bustling street kitchens. Our advisors’ kaleidoscope of one-of-a-kind experiences will elevate the everyday.

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Bangkok, ThailandMaya Bay Koh Phi Phi Thailand

Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is ideal for island-hopping by longtail boat, each limestone cliff revealing secret coves and the dazzling Phi Phi Islands. In Bangkok, the country’s energetic capital, tuk-tuks zip past gold-covered temples and giant Buddhas lining the calm Chao Phraya River.

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Chiang Mai in ThailandLuxury Travel: Floating lanterns in Thailand

Travel to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for an authentic slice of Thai life. Amid rice paddies and misty peaks, you can trace ancient city walls, trek through rainforests, and lose yourself in lively night markets. Here, your wild spirit meets its peaceful counterpart in a land both exotic and closer to home than you think.

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  • “For a welcomed break from the overcrowded temples of Bangkok, take a day trip to the magnificent temple ruins of Ayutthaya. As the Kingdom of Thailand's former capital until the 18th century, the city has an impressive collection of temples and ruins that allude to its past splendour. Make sure you visit the Ayothaya floating market to fully immerse yourself in the local life.”

    Elizabeth Flinton
    Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates, Auckland
  • “Thai street food is world-renowned... and for good reason! Try a variety of dishes from local street kitchens in cities like Bangkok or Chiang Mai, where food stalls are open late into the night. Vendors are often skilled in their craft and watching them prepare your food is all part of the fun. I can’t go past Khao niao mamuang (mango with sticky rice).”

    Craig Martin
    Streeter & Turner Travel Associates, Christchurch

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Round-the-world, multi-city, mixed-class, multiple airlines and more – our advisors can navigate even the most complex flight itineraries with ease. Explore hand-selected flights below, or leave your flights in the hands of our Travel Associates experts. 

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Round-the-world, multi-city, mixed-class, multiple airlines and more – our advisors can navigate even the most complex flight itineraries with ease. Explore hand-selected flights below, or leave your flights in the hands of our Travel Associates experts. 

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Our Thailand Travel Specialists

Kelly Streeter

Streeter & Turner Travel Associates
Merivale, Christchurch

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Australia

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Elizabeth Flinton

Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates
Auckland, Auckland

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Indonesia

Vietnam

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Cruise Specialist

Richard Culpan

Hannagan & Greive Travel Associates
Dunedin, South Island

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Ocean Cruise

Adventure

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Tanya Chaffey

Chaffey & Turner Travel Associates
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

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United Kingdom

Poland

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Sarah Thomas

Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates
Auckland, Auckland

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Indonesia

Samoa

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Alex Hannagan

Hannagan & Greive Travel Associates
Dunedin, South Island

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India

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Craig Martin

Streeter & Turner Travel Associates
Merivale, Christchurch

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Toussaint & Turner Travel Associates
Auckland, Auckland

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