New Zealand Self Drive Tour Reviews

First Light Travel was very efficient in helping my partner and I to plan our 3 week trip to New Zealand and Fiji. Whenever we were in doubt about anything, Shelley was always very prompt in her replies to our emails. We had a fantastic time in both New Zealand and Fiji. Shelley planned a 12 day trip for us in the South island of New Zealand and a four day trip in Fiji on Matamanoa island. All accommodation was clean, spacious and good value for money.

We highly recommend First Light Travel to anyone who needs some guidance in their trips to New Zealand and Fiji. First Light Travel has been very efficient in helping us plan our three week holiday to New Zealand and Fiji. Whenever we we're unsure of something they always replied promptly. We highly recommend this agency.

Karen Gauci and Stephanie Pace - Malta

First Light Travel, and in particular Amelia helped us book a fantastic vacation to celebrate my 60th birthday. We traveled across the North and South Islands, during our trip we enjoyed all the different types of lodging included in our itinerary, the guided tours with small groups and the transportation arrangements provided for each stage of the journey (car, boat, train, helicopter, plane).
Amelia was helpful and worked with us through the booking process as we modified and finalized our plans. She also kept us apprised of any changes once we were in NZ - we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to NZ and hope to visit again and see the places we missed.

Stefanie and David Epler - USA

We had a trip of a lifetime, and it was hands down due to Chrissy at First Light Travel. She helped us streamline and really get the most out of our trip to NZ. I've recommended her to friends, and they have had equally amazing experiences. We plan to go back in 2020 and our first call will be to Chrissy at First Light.

Amanda Pokrzywa & Kevin Arias-Watkins - USA

We had a golfing party of six and our tour of NZ North and South golf courses were just spectacular and memorable; playing some of the top courses in NZ like Cape Kidnapper, Kinloch, Jack's Point and Mill Broke. The accommodations were generally of great selection by the Agency and were located not far from the golf courses or city centers. Jo of First Light Travel was our point person and she ensured that all little details were crossed and dotted. On top of that, she had been most accommodating with our changes to the itinerary. I will not hesitate to strongly recommend Jo to handle your trip planning to NZ.

Kah Cheong Lim - Singapore

Hello Amelia

Thank you for organizing a beautiful trip for us. ? we really enjoyed it. 

Thank you again.

Maria and Bohdan Fedirko - United States of America

First Light Travel was amazing from start to finish. Christine was so helpful while she came up with the perfect itinerary for our honeymoon in New Zealand. If I had a question during the trip I knew she would be able to get back to me quickly.

We had such a wonderful experience with the itinerary that she created for us!

Melissa Orta & Justin Durkin - USA

Hi Michelle

The trip was absolutely wonderful. All five of us loved it. Thanks for all your planning, suggestions, bookings and arrangements. It made it all work seamlessly and smoothly. It was also a real pleasure to work with you. You were responsive and helpful, which is important for such a long distance relationship and transaction.

Thanks again for all of your great service. It was really a pleasure working with you. My whole family heard me talk about Michelle so much, they felt they knew you!

Kind Regards

Michael Cahill  - USA

Hi Shelley!

I have attached a couple to this email and will send more when I get to the computer. Feel free to use any and all of them. It was honestly the most magnificent holiday we have ever had! Also, we have already passed your information on! We were beyond impressed, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Warm wishes.

 Anthony Zangrilli and Emily Drapes - USA

Hi Jo,

Good Friday to you.  Thank you again for your assistance with trip.  The tour is very well done - well organized, very comfy bus, great driver and tour guide, premier access to tours and shows, and a nice combination of transport.  Our travel mates are great and we’ve made fast friends.

Thanks again,

John Inson & Barry Taylor - San Francisco

My wife and I used Jo at First Light Travel to plan our honeymoon tour of New Zealand. First Light took care of everything, which was fantastic since we were too busy planning our wedding at the time.

They asked us for our likes and interests and planned out an itinerary that suited us quite well. Our tour hit some Lord of the Rings highlights, saw majestic nature in Queenstown and Milford Sound, indulged us with wonderful wine tours, and had some fun river adventures too. We got a bit of luxury, a bit of relaxation, and some adventure. We fell in-love with New Zealand and can't wait to go back. The trip was well organized and gave us plenty of time for travel from place to place. It was such a pleasure to have everything planned; we just showed up and enjoyed.

Philippe Ajoux & Jackie Holland - USA