Self Drive Hiking & Walking Tours

If it comes to mind when you think of New Zealand - then this is the tour for you! From Hobbits to boiling geysers and the snow capped Southern Alps - this trip is ALL about the highlights of New Zealand. Milford Sound cruises and Tranz Alpine trains are just some of the fantastic day trips that will leave you breathless, so much beauty in such a easily transversed North & South Islands of New Zealand.

Experience some of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations on a carefully designed journey showcasing spectacular landscapes, unique wildlife and unforgettable experiences along the way. This itinerary has been thoughtfully crafted to maximise your time while allowing you to explore at a comfortable pace.

As with all First Light Travel journeys, your Travel Designer can personalise every detail from accommodation to experiences, ensuring the trip reflects exactly how you want to explore New Zealand.

We searched high and low for the North Island's most romantic experiences for this delightful honeymoon. Sip boutique wines on a winery tour, gallop across white sand beaches on horseback, and fly to the very top of New Zealand where the sea and ocean meet and crash together. The lakes and mountains of Rotorua and Taupo round off this stunning ten day trip.

Explore New Zealand’s North Island through the magic of Middle-earth on a Lord of the Rings tour. Visit iconic film locations and stunning landscapes while expert guides share behind-the-scenes stories. This journey combines cinematic wonder with the country’s natural beauty, leaving every guest inspired, amazed, and enchanted by the unforgettable world of Middle-earth.

Join an unforgettable fly fishing odyssey across New Zealand's North Island. Stalk our giant New Zealand wild trout in the crystal clear streams and rivers of Taupō, the Taharua Valley and Tongariro. With snow-capped volcanoes and fern-filled native forests as your backdrop, our untouched North Island backcountry is a paradise you'll never want to leave.

Short on time but want to maximize your experience in New Zealand, well without going over the top and leaving you breathless at the end of your journey, we have compiled a New Zealand North & South Island Tour that allows you to see and do iconic New Zealand site-seeing and activities that New Zealand is famed for -the Must-Do's.

Discover not only yourself in New Zealand's North Island but the variety of landscapes and unforgettable moments to be experienced across the island. This itinerary is all about exploration, taking the time to really see each location through unique activities even though your time may be limited.