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SELF DRIVE
Self-Drive Holidays

New Zealand roads are typically uncrowded and as the coutry is small and easy to get around most people choose to travel by car or a combination of car, train and coach. If time is short air travel is another option.Read more »

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- Customised
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GROUP TOURS
New Zealand group tours

If you are looking for a New Zealand tour then look no further, as we offer a variety of options to suit all tastes.Read more »

FAQs
ACTIVITIES
- DIVING
- SAILING
- SURFING
- BIKING
- WALKING
- KAYAKING
- GOLF
- HORSE TREKS
- FOOD & WINE
- SNOWSPORTS
- CAVING
- ADVENTURE
REGIONS
New Zealand regions and activity planner

What New Zealand lacks in size it makes up for in its diversity.Read more »
- Bay of Islands
- Auckland
- Coromandel
- Rotorua
- Hawkes Bay
- Nelson
- Christchurch
- Akaroa
- Queenstown
- Dunedin
ABOUT US
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Brent & Nigel - Owner operators

Brent Narbey and Nigel Williamson are the owners and hands-on operators of First Light Travel. They are seasoned travel professionals with genuine industry pedigree. They offer you the benefit of their local knowledge and years of experience. Read more »

Travel consultants
- Mirjam
- Dimitri
- Chrissy
- Steve
- Shelley
- Suzie
- Kelly
- Maegan
- Judith
- Verity
- Justine
- Interns

BIKE LOCATIONS

Cycling the Queen Charlotte Track

The Queen Charlotte Track (Marlborough Sounds) is a 71km dual purpose (walking and mountain biking) track stretching from Ship Cove to Anakiwa. The Queen Charlotte Track is renowned for its stunning scenery, comfortable lodge accommodation and best of all the pack carrying service that everyone can enjoy. The track surface has been purposely built to cater to mountain bikers and walkers and apart from a few hill climbs, any biker of average fitness can enjoy this ride. The track can be biked in its entirety in 2 days or a more leisurely 3 days if preferred. If you don't wish to bike the entire track due to time or fitness, then sections of the track can be enjoyed in one day.

The track surface is 1 to 1.5 metres wide and predominantly clay based with sections containing tree roots, rocky surfaces and some bluffs. Care is required at all times.

PLEASE NOTE:

The section from Ship Cove to Punga Cove is closed from 1 December to 28 February each year. The rest of the track is open all year.

The Queen Charlotte Track can done as either a guided or unguided ride.