Jill Worrall is a renowned New Zealand tour operator and manager based in Leeston, South Island. Since 2003, she has successfully led over 50 tours, taking more than 1000 travellers to diverse destinations such as Cuba, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Zambia, the five “Stans” of Central Asia and across Europe.

Jill boasts a significant following, with many clients returning for multiple trips—some have journeyed with her more than ten times! In addition to her touring expertise, she is an accomplished travel writer, having won several prestigious awards, including New Zealand Travel Writer of the Year. Her first book, “A Blonde in the Bazaar”, was a finalist for the best travel book in New Zealand in 2005.

Her tours, now operated under Jill Worrall Tours in partnership with House of Travel, Riccarton, Christchurch, benefit from the guidance of experienced travel consultant Moray Johnson, who manages inquiries and bookings for a seamless travel experience.

When she’s home,  Jill spends a lot of time with her family, loves gardening, mosaics and keeping fit. Her interests home and away are wide-ranging, including geology, botany, steam trains, food, wine and offbeat museums. She is also passionate about development projects with Save the Children New Zealand and the Aga Khan Development Network.  Jill is married, has two adult children, their partners and four grandchildren.

Upcoming Tours

My tours are memorable experiences, very few are repeated and group sizes are often strictly limited. So, make sure you request the itineraries (which include full booking information and prices) early.