GrownUps have teamed up with The Auckland Travel Show and are giving away five digital double passes to The Auckland Travel Show on the 9th and 10th of May 2026!
All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details below!
About The Auckland Travel Show
From Antarctica to Sri Lanka –
The Auckland Travel Show Brings the World to Tāmaki Makaurau
Dreaming of a hammock on a beach in Indonesia, sipping infusions on the hills above Sri Lanka’s emerald-green tea plantations or soaking in the northern lights as they shimmer over Iceland? This May, The Auckland Travel Show returns – bringing the world to Auckland and connecting Kiwis with travel experts from around the globe.
What: The Auckland Travel Show
When: 9–10 May 2026
Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), Auckland
Tickets: Prices from $18.00 – available to purchase here www.travelshow.co.nz
Now in its second year, The Auckland Travel Show will move to Auckland’s newest event venue, the NZICC, right in the heart of the city – creating an unrivalled, premium world-class event and experience for passionate travellers.
There will be more than 40 global specialists will be at The Auckland Travel Show – offering insider access, tailored itineraries and the expertise to help Kiwis confidently plan and book their next extraordinary journey.
Meet travel experts specialising in:
● Luxury and expedition cruising – Avalon Waterways, Fiordland Discovery, Silversea, Viking, Windstar Cruises and Scenic & Emerald Cruises.
● Small-group touring and global escorted journeys – with operators such as Wendy Wu Tours, Viva Expeditions, On The Go Tours, Weka Travel and Inspiring Vacations.
● Iconic rail experiences – including Great Journeys of New Zealand and Journey Beyond’s legendary Australian routes.
● Bucket-list expeditions and itineraries across Antarctica, Europe, Asia and beyond with operators such as Inspiring Vacations, helloworld Travel and Globus.
● Pacific Island escapes – with tourism partners from Samoa, Tahiti, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
● Asian hotspot destinations – including Korea, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan and Thailand.
● Premium resorts and all-inclusive experiences – including Club Med – spanning everything from alpine ski retreats to luxury beach escapes.
● Specialist destination management and bespoke travel design – including Iceland experts Marina Travel, Maharaja Tours.
● Unique New Zealand experiences – including Ngāi Tahu Tourism and regional air access with Air Chathams.
Curated by Lemongrass Productions – the team behind Taste of Auckland and Winetopia – The Auckland Travel Show blends practical travel planning with atmosphere, cultural immersion, live experiences and cuisine.
The weekend programme includes:
● Expert-led destination panels revealing what’s next in global travel;
● Live cultural showcases and experiences;
● Incredible international cuisines, and;
● A premium hospitality lounge complete with a dedicated champagne bar, where guests can pause, connect with travel experts, and immerse themselves in the spirit of their next adventure.
With thousands of active holiday planners expected through the doors, The Auckland Travel Show is a must-attend event on New Zealand’s travel calendar.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.travelshow.co.nz.
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Terms and conditions
You must be a GrownUps member and subscribed to our newsletter to be eligible to enter.
The competition closes on 29th April 2026. Winners will be notified via email by 30th April 2026.
Winners must respond to the notification email within three working days. If no response is received, the prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.
Winners are responsible for their own transport to and from the show.
Winners are responsible for their accomodation while at the show.
Winners will be drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
GrownUps employees and their immediate families are not eligible to enter.
By entering, you agree to GrownUps using your name on social media as a winner of the competition.
One entry per household.
The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or other items.
You must reside in New Zealand.
You must be over 50 years of age to enter. Please ensure your membership details are up to date in your dashboard.
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