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First Light Travel Reviews

To make your New Zealand travel dreams come true you need the right team in your corner.

That’s where we come in! We’ve been helping travellers enjoy the very best of New Zealand since 2001 and have learned plenty of tricks which will help you have a hassle-free and super fun NZ self drive holiday.

Here’s what our guests have to say about First Light Travel.

We have over 1200 five star online reviews - We are the highest rated New Zealand based travel agent and we have been around for nearly a quarter century!

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Jerry Danzer

5
Surf Review :)
USA

Shelley was a pleasure to work with and although our correspondence was solely via e-mail, she provided outstanding service in that the itinerary she created for us was perfect for what we wanted to experience. We had a fantastic vacation in New Zealand!

Because of First Light Travel's outstanding service and attention to detail. I highly recommend them!

Jerry Danzer USA


Mark Perelmuter & Todd Perelmuter

5
LoTR Happy
USA

What a delightful holiday. Our travels were wonderful and Todd & I could not have been more pleased. He wants to move to New Zealand. Of course, just spending so much time with my son who I've not seen since August was very special. The accommodations were all very good with the only glitches being the Belle Vista motel and the unfortunate cancellation of our flight to Milford Sound due to weather conditions. We fell in love with Queenstown. All the vendors you used were terrific. Though we had many hours of driving, the scenic beauty made it worthwhile and I don't think I would change a thing. Thanks for all of your assistance. It was a special treat to meet you as well. I will definitely refer friends to you and encourage them to travel to your marvelous country. 
All the best, 

Mark Perelmuter & Todd Perelmuter USA


Naomi, Michael & Tracy Nakata

5
Glacier Ice Landing
USA

We just returned home yesterday as we continued our travels on to Melbourne after leaving New Zealand. Our time on the South Island absolutely exceeded expectations, from the phenomenal natural beauty of the country to the amazing activities, complimented by the warm hospitality of everyone we encountered - starting with you! I'll complete the survey and forward photos. I regret that we didn't have the opportunity to meet you so that we could personally thank you. Of course, I won't hesitate to refer family and friends to you for their travel planning to New Zealand.

phenomenal

Kindest regards,

Naomi, Michael & Tracy Nakata USA


Elicia and Erik Vik

5
Diving Reviews NZ
USA

Dear Sofie,

Thank you for the amazing itinerary. We had a really blessed trip, and I am very grateful for all of your hard work, and everyone we have met are just fantastic. We look forward to working together with First Light Travel again at some point.

Elicia and Erik Vik - USA


Diana & Tom Knodt

5
Tekapo
USA

We were truly blessed to have Jo Taylor handle our arrangements, because there is so much about New Zealand that we didn't know. Add to that the earthquake, and we really felt fortunate to have all of our changes made by a professional person, in short order. Another benefit relates to the attractions and lodgings matching or surpassing our expectations. We went on a glow-worm tour by Waitamo, where we were the only customers on the tour. The guide had worked at the larger place, and his family started their own company to provide more personal service. To add even more to that, the farm that we stayed at had their own glow-worm site, where we walked down a short path, to see them on our own. We had a marvelous time, with the great beauty of New Zealand, the warmth and friendliness of the Kiwis, and having so many details sorted out by Jo. Thanks so much for all that you did!!

Diana & Tom Knodt - USA


Tom and Cassandra Postler

5
Horse Riding NZ
USA

First Light Travel made planning our first trip to New Zealand easy and within my budget. Our trip was absolutely amazing and I look forward to working with First Light Travel for a return visit when I plan my next vacation!

Tom and Cassandra Postler USA


Brendan Jensen and Amber Beckley

5
Kayaking New Zeakand
USA

This was a very professional and transparent experience. There were no hidden fees or secrets and all the activities and accommodations were just as we expected. No surprises (except for the champagne in some of the rooms for our honeymoon) and that is just how we like it! It was just the right pace for us and all the activities were up to our standards. We had an amazing time and would go back in heartbeat!

Brendan Jensen and Amber Beckley - USA


Robert Ecker

5
Zip Line Rotorua
USA

My daughter and I have taken a once in a lifetime trip every summer to experience what the earth has to provide us. We decided on New Zealand with First Light Travel after speaking with many other agents. Mr. Howell had the perfect plan for us to travel the North Island in a weeks time. Driving New Zealand was beautiful and extremely easy to travel from country road through the beautiful green hills and along the beach towns on the upper east coast.

They planned every day with an exciting adventure and accommodations were perfect! Contact through email was very easy to correspond different ideas of the trip. Could not ask for a better experience of New Zealand!

Thank you for the memories!

Robert Ecker - USA


Groet Marcel

5
Tongariro Crossing
Rotterdam

We we feel so lucky to have traveled to your beautiful country "New Zealand . The Milford track ( Fjordland NP South Island) is the best and greatest walk in the world. No doubt about that. 
First light travel is a reliable , very experienced company , with excellent tips and advice. Organising , the best custom- made -trips is their challenge: And they are good at it.

Thank you Judith and First Light Travel for your fantastic advice and dedication to make this trip the best we ever made. 

Groet Marcel - Rotterdam


Marla Finley

5
Mt Cook National Park
USA

Hi Amelia! 

I tried uploading this on the feedback form and it said the file was too big…if you need/want more pics I’m happy to send, but here is a good group shot from the trip. We loved every minute!
Thanks,

Marla Finley - USA




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