About Us

Kia ora, welcome to the Take It Easy family!

Company history

Take It Easy Tours has been a very successful operation for more than 25 years, established back in 1995.

Why us? Yes we travel around New Zealand like many other tour operators, but when you travel with us, you travel to places you can't even find on Google and you travel with a tour guide that cares about your experience. From the top of the North to the bottom of the South, we showcase everything New Zealand is famous for and reveal countless hidden gems.

Come on, step inside our world of adventure and see why over 95% of our travellers jump on board again.

Step Onboard!

Safety

We’re there to look out for you, look after you and look for you if you take one too many detours!

Service

Fully escorted tours, comfortable accommodation and all inclusive prices with no hidden costs.

Experience

With over 25 years of experience and knowledge in the travel industry, we’ve put the hard yards in so you can reap the benefits. We take the stress out of travel so you can just sit back and take it easy.

Trustworthy

We genuinely care about you, and your experiences. Our friendly and reliable guides ensure a home away from home. That is why over 95% of our travellers rebook.

Comfort

Travel confidently knowing our tours are designed with you in mind, ensuring you’re travelling with like minded people and no strangers - just friends you haven't met yet.

Jason Granville

Tour Guide

After years in the broadcasting industry, Jase hung up his headphones to run Take It Easy Tours. Swapping one microphone for another means he can still partake in his favourite past time, talking, and he is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge as a tour guide, and encourages plenty of friendly banter while on tour. Jase is a former Whanganui District councillor and is very passionate about his hometown of Whanganui. He says, “if you haven’t come to visit yet then best you let us show you around this stunning region. With mountains on our back door, a stunning coastline and the historic Whanganui river there sure is plenty to see and do. Go on – come visit us! You won’t be disappointed.

Meet

Jason Granville

Karlene Wagstaff

Office Manager

Our office extraordinaire Karlene Wagstaff has been with the company for more than 10 years and is an absolute delight to deal with. She assists with bookings, tour management and general running of the company.