NZ LOTR Tour Reviews

Kirsty completely customized our itinerary to ensure our vacation was everything we hoped for. She provided 3 iterations at different price points and with varying scope, fine-tuning it as we went along. Her professionalism, cheerful guidance and suggestions (and patience!) were so appreciated. We would recommend First Light to any first-time visitors who would like to enjoy New Zealand to its fullest.

First Light Travel created a well organized and well designed itinerary which allowed us to concentrate on the beauty and novelty of New Zealand. he suggested and provided activities were suitable to our interests and abilities. Given that this was a self driving tour, we had a great deal of flexibility to go where and when we wanted to. As a result, we were less dependent on organized activities than would be the case with a larger group. Nicole strongly suggested that we do the Doubtful Sound overnight cruise which was a very good idea.

There were no worries about surprises awaiting us. The trip proceeded like clockwork. Thanks for the good work.

Nicole with First Light Travel helped us book the New Zealand honeymoon of our dreams! She was very knowledgeable and resourceful, and helped us make the most of our 2-week trip. We had a blast visiting local bird sanctuaries, the Dark Sky Project, and learning about Māori culture in Rotorua. The glow worm caves were also a must-see! We highly recommend First Light to anyone planning a trip to New Zealand for their professionalism, local knowledge, and affordability.

Our experience with First Light Travel was exceptional! The booking process was easy, and the service was top-notch. The wine tastings and glacier helicopter tour were highlights. We loved the George Hotel and Milford Sound transport. The entire trip was perfectly tailored to our interests!

This was a dream trip for us and I had no idea how to plan a whole month’s journey. First Light saved me hours of research and booking time. All of the details from car rentals, activities and lodging were well planned and made the trip easy and enjoyable.

First Light Travel is a first rate travel service. Our travel assistant Micala created our 3 week itinerary to include all of the sights and excursions we requested. Micala was also there when we needed to make a last minute change. The team is very accommodating and professional. We highly recommend their services.

Thank you for a well thought and planned itinerary. Really enjoyed our holiday. Also i am coeliac and Heidi conveyed this to all experiences so was so great to have this sorted for me.

Jessika did an amazing job of planning our vacation. She chose great tours and sights for us to see. This was a once in a lifetime trip and I will never forget all the great memories. There were no problems with any of our reservations or our itinerary. Everything went so smoothly. Loved staying at the Hermitage at Mt. Cook. Seeing the sun shine on the snow peak was unforgetable. Enjoyed Hokianga harbor a great deal and it was unexpected. Thank you Jessika

Four of us just returned from a 3 week trip to the North and South Islands of New Zealand . First I must mention what a beautiful country New Zealand is, from its breathtaking landscapes ,the vibrancy of the communities and the friendliness and warmth of the people. Learning about the Maori culture was a highlight of the trip.
While researching travel agencies I settled on First Light Travel.It was important to me to use the expertise of a local agency if possible . First Light Travel more than exceeded our expectations. I worked with Marcella Johnson. She was very professional, available when needed, and very instrumental in helping me set up our itinerary. She worked well within my budget. We chose to have private drivers on each island which made it possible to concentrate on just having fun without having to worry about the logistics of driving . Not only did they drive us from one place to another ,they made sure to recommend scenic stops, as well as places for lunch they thought would be of interest to us. Everything went off without a hitch. The hotels, as well as the tours she arranged were exceptional. Marcella helped us to choose activities that met all of our needs.
I (and my family) would highly recommend a trip to New Zealand, and in order to have the best experience possible you should contact First Light Travel.

Recently returned from a fabulous trip to New Zealand. We chose First Light Travel to put together our trip, as they had great reviews. Marcella did a great job working with us to include as many nature related experiences as possible and advised us on best time of year to travel. In all, we spent about 5 weeks visiting both islands. This included a two day trip to Stewart Island staying in a beautiful Boutique Lodge. Probably the best holiday we have ever had. We loved New Zealand; the people; the food; the cities and the wonderful scenery. Great variety in what we saw and the time spent in each location suited us well. All the hotels/accommodation were excellent. Easy driving and good roads. Certainly this holiday exceeded our expectation. Thank you Marcella!