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SELF DRIVE
New Zealand 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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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 »

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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
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Our sister company, Global Dive, is an SDI, TDI and PADI New Zealand dive center

DIVE LOCATIONS

Diving White Island

There are very few places you can dive a live volcano, but White Island, which has been steaming away for centuries, is something quite unique. Climb to the crater edge of this active volcano in the interval between diving with abundant varieties of fish life including huge Kingfish, Stingrays, Moray Eels and massive schools of Blue Maomao, along with some of the biggest crayfish. Diadema urchins are almost unique to White Island and masses of these can be seen on a pinnacle dive known as Diadema Rock.

But what makes this place truly unique are the bubbling underwater fissures creating an underwater Jacuzzi. Warmer currents also mean nudibranches, like those of the Poor Knights, and visibility of generally 20 metres plus. This fascinating place is brushed by the warm waters of an offshore current and offers exciting dives from pinnacles with 150 metre drop offs to cruisy reef dives.