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Brent Narbey

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8 January 2014

Over the last decade Biking in New Zealand has experienced a surge in popularity with increasing numbers of international visitors making the pilgrimage to experience our great outdoors on two wheels.

Brent Narbey

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8 January 2014

Jonathan takes on the ‘Lost World Epic’ Caving in Waitomo – and Survives

Jonathan Pedrotti

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5 October 2013

It is one of the perks of being an intern at First Light Travel; we encourage these youngsters to get out and explore this fine country of ours. The Lost World is without a doubt a favourite and we never hesitate to recommend the experience – it is the best caving in Waitomo and we know the adventure that awaits. But don’t take my word for it; have a read of what our Italian intern Jonathan has to say...

Jonathan Pedrotti

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5 October 2013

The 13-Day World Heritage New Zealand Hiking Trail – Am I up for the Challenge?

Brent Narbey

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30 September 2013

With such iconic names as the Milford, Routeburn and Hollyford tracks walk including Arthurs Pass and Mount Cook, National Parks and Fox Glacier. The New Zealand Trails - World Heritage New Zealand Hiking Tour ticked all the right boxes - but was I up for the challenge?

Brent Narbey

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30 September 2013

The 4 Day Hillary Trail - A Great Auckland Walk

Remy de Jong

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25 July 2013

After only a few weeks in New Zealand our intrepid Dutch intern, Remy de Jong, decided to hike the West Auckland 4 Day Hillary Trail – Mid Winter. The Hillary Trail Named after the New Zealand mountaineer, Sir Edmond Hillary (The first to the top of Everest) The Hillary Trail is a tough but worthwhile 4 day 3 night wilderness hike. The 70km (43 Mile) trail is is known for its lush native forests, giant stands of mature kauri and huge dunes that backdrop the volcanic black sands that stretch along endless roaring beaches.

Remy de Jong

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25 July 2013

Wild Hot Springs when you Self Drive New Zealand

Brent Narbey

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21 May 2013

Picture yourself relaxing in one of our naturally formed hot springs, surrounded by lush native bush or towered over by magnificent snow capped mountains - maybe you found yourself soaking in a spring that formed in the middle of a wild beach. If you Self drive New Zealand, not only is this possible, but better still – IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Brent Narbey

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21 May 2013