New Zealand Self Drive Tour Reviews

Heidi impressed us with her complete knowledge and professionalism. Everything she said was true and she really helped us make smart choices. Another aspect we truly appreciated was that all price quotes stayed the same (one actually went down) so we had no surprises. That everything was prepaid and all reservations joyfully honored when we arrived at each site made it all quite stress free. Getting the logistics right is a genuine skill and we are most appreciative of her efforts on our behalf.
Touring NZ with First Light is the way to go! We loved our trip! We usually plan our own independent vacations but a little research showed folks are well advised to work with a local company. We chose First Light and we are so glad we did. We had an idea of what we wanted to do and the types of places we wanted to stay. After a couple calls with Heidi she created a personalized itinerary for us. Her suggestions for our 24 day, 1,500 mile adventure were spot-on. She had drivers meet us at airports to shuttle us to our hotels, arranged for our cars, booked wonderful accommodations, picked amazing excursions, provided vouchers for anywhere that required them, and put together a thorough itinerary with an overview of each and every place we’d visit. Her attention to detail arranging all the logistics was perfect and every reservation went smoothly. We would highly recommend going to New Zealand – it is an unforgettable experience. And be sure to call Heidi at First Light when you do!

This was the perfect trip. Fantastic accommodation and great timing. Saw so much but never felt pressure to move on. Would highly recommend and will be certainly using again next time.

We had what can only be described as, a perfect holiday! Your detailed itinerary, choice of accommodation, recommended routes and suggestions for sight seeing, were absolutely first class! We have no doubt they made our holiday as perfect as what it was. It felt totally effortless for us. We used your itinerary and all the suggestions on it, allowing us to maximise the amount we got to see and do in such a short space of time! Your service was beyond our expectation and our intention is to return to this beautiful country. When we do, we will most certainly be using your service again A huge thank you as you made our holiday perfect!

First Light Travel delivered exceptional value and service from start to finish. The planning process was easy, and every detail of our itinerary was spot-on. We were initially unsure about the jet boat ride, but it ended up being a highlight—even for us at 80! All activities were well chosen, and accommodations exceeded expectations. The trip was seamless, enjoyable, and perfectly suited to our interests. Highly recommended!

First Light Travel made planning our New Zealand adventure seamless with outstanding service, prompt responses, and a well-crafted itinerary. The activities were wonderful and varied—hiking, exploring botanical gardens, and dinner at Larnach Castle were highlights. Most accommodations were excellent, especially The Hermitage. We truly felt cared for throughout, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Special thanks to Gina and the team for creating such a memorable holiday!

First Light Travel made planning easy and stress-free with prompt, accurate service and exceptional value. Our itinerary suited us well, though the Abel Tasman walk was quite challenging—important to note for future travelers. Overall, a wonderful and well-organized New Zealand adventure!

First Light Travel made our New Zealand trip easy and unforgettable—great planning, accurate info, and amazing experiences like Te Puia and Milford Sound. The kids loved our added activities too. Excellent value and service—we’d happily recommend them to other families!

Planning was a breeze with First Light Travel—everything was accurate, seamless, and tailored to our interests. We loved Hobbiton, Doubtful Sound, glacier tours, and more! Great value and unforgettable experiences. Highly recommend for a stress-free, adventure-packed New Zealand holiday.

First Light Travel and our agent Jessika Turc Planned an unbelievable itinerary for our month long visit throughout New Zealand. We took their plan and drove both the North & South Islands. Every detail from wonderful & unique accommodations to private transfers, rental cars & activities. We could not have done this trip without their very detailed layout. It worked like clockwork…no glitches at all! Thank you First Light Travel.

Incredible trip. Exceeded all our expectations. Planning was perfect and First Light was very responsive. Photos and memories to last a lifetime. Best vacation ever!