TravelEssence is a New Zealand and Australia travel specialist that was launched in 2005 by New Zealander, Andrew Morten.Starting in the Netherlands, TravelEssence has become a leading Australia and New Zealand travel specialist for bespoke journeys. Providing small-scale, hand-selected accommodation and personal activities, all tailored into wonderful and perfectly organised journeys.Due to our roots Down Under, we have carefully selected a range of places to stay and things to do that are unique.Approximately 70% of the properties and activities we offer are not available from any other travel company or online reservation site in the world. We focus on properties that host only a few peopleWe proudly support and work with local hosts. We offer approximately 2000 small-scale accommodations and activities throughout Australia and New Zealand. From farm-stays, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, lodges and glamping. To authentic cultural experiences, wildlife encounters, meetings with the locals, wine tours and more. We sit down with all of our clients to personally discuss their wants and needs. We plan and organise everything in detail to create their absolute dream holiday. With our local knowledge and experience, including an extensive base of local connections and suppliers, we are able to successfully achieve this. Are you the owner or host of a small and unique property? We would love to hear from you. However, quality is essential. It should be an accommodation that is well-cared for and run by genuine people, with a real story! We have efficient systems in place that are easy to work with. This includes our pre-paying system, which means you, as a supplier, will be paid a week in advance, prior to the client's arrival. We are a down-to-earth company who are also professional and well-organised. We are pleased to say our suppliers love us, our employees love us, and even 99% of our clients love us.