Tony Haycock of Tours by Tony

I have been involved in the travel industry since leaving school in the 1980s. With a lifetime interest in all things motoring, I was looking for the opportunity to combine a love of cars with my fascination for travelling and Tours By Tony is the result. As a TAANZ (Travel Agents Association of New Zealand) Approved Travel Broker with NZ Travel Brokers, all client funds are paid directly to a TAANZ Bonded travel agent and are completely secure. As an Approved Travel Broker, I can also make all your pre-or post-tour bookings and handle any changes while on tour.

If you are travelling independently, I can offer a full travel service and can make any travel arrangements – flights, tours, transport, accommodation – anything you need. My time in the travel industry has seen me travel through Australia, Asia, the USA, South America, Britain, Europe and Scandinavia. With the backing of NZ Travel Brokers I have instant access to the best travel deals on the market, from a week on the Gold Coast to a world tour.

Years of experience in leading groups small and large, and having travelled extensively, means travelling on one of our tours with Tony will give you a personalised experience which you will not find anywhere else. I like to keep off the beaten track, staying in boutique-style accommodation wherever possible and our tours include the important sightseeing which is an extra cost with many other tour operators.



I know that no two travellers are alike and because all tours are small groups, this allows for maximum flexibility and ensures that all participants get the holiday that they want, with the security of having me there to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Tony Haycock of Tours by Tony..

On the road in Europe I use brand-new 8 or 9 seater mini vans which are as comfortable and safe as a car. Every year I drive an average of 10 000km on the motorways and byways of Europe so I am very experienced and comfortable driving on the other side of the road and in traffic conditions quite different to what we see in New Zealand.

I have wide and varied interests in the world of motoring. My fleet of six vehicles ranges from a 1915 Peugeot, 1928 Renault to a 1971 Peugeot ute, 1982 Porsche and 1999 Peugeot 406 V6 coupe. My time with NZ Classic Driver magazine has seen me behind the wheel of some of the world’s most interesting and desirable cars – as varied as Grand Prix Bugattis, a McLaren Mercedes SLR and a World Championship winning Ford Mondeo SuperTourer.

NZ Travel Brokers-Tony Haycook

In my spare time I am the National Speed Steward for the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand and serve on the Management Committee of the VCC, the country’s largest motoring club which caters for all vehicles more than 30 years old and with 8500+ members.

I have been very fortunate in a having the opportunity to visit many of the world’s greatest circuits and events. Formula One in Melbourne and Malaysia, V8s at Bathurst, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, World Touring Car Championship racing at Spa, Le Mans for the 24 Hours, laps of the Nürburging, checking out the pit complex at Reims and the Monza banking have all been part of the experiences which have gone into Tours by Tony.

I’m always happy to talk cars and racing as well as arranging your holiday, so give me a call or send me an e-mail and see what I can offer for a totally unique travelling experience!


Future Tours

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News of future tours and loads of information, also some great photos of most of our past tours at our facebook page.

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Past Tours

  • Le Mans 24hrs
  • Goodwood Festival of Speed
  • Bathurst

Testimonials

  • Was an amazing tour..

  • A very well organised trip with a fantastic tour leader.

  • Wow, what a tour! I had always wanted to attend an iconic motor sport event.

Tours by Tony.
Christchurch NZ
E-mail: tony@tonystours.nz
Mobile: +64 (0)21 662 441
Link to our facebook page
NZ Travel Brokers-Tony Haycook
NZ Travel Brokers-Tony Haycook
NZ Travel Brokers-Tony Haycook