New Zealand Self Drive Tour Reviews

Hi Amelia

Hope this email finds you well. We are back home and I must say this was my favourite holiday ever. You have an amazing country it was like living in a postcard and I couldn't stop taking photos. In addition everything was well organised and we didn't have any issues, thanks again. I am already recommending you to my friends.

Tiziana Bugeja - Malta Europe

Sofie, 

I wanted to thank you again for all your help and getting everything set up! We just returned to the cold/wintry Boston from the warm/wonderful New Zealand! We had an absolutely amazing time and everything went without a single hitch. I know that is your job but you made it incredibly easy on us and we appreciate it. I hope that all is well and that we contact you again soon for a repeat trip! Thank again and have a great summer. I have placed a review below 

Best, 

Jonah Riddell /John Kotwicki 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

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

First Light Travel gave us the vacation of our dreams. We knew that winter was not the best season to plan sightseeing in New Zealand, that we had limited time, and that we were making things awkward with requiring a trip to Napier (wonderful town) to see family, and having our daughter join us for the last 4 days, but Shelley was up to the task! She created the kind of trip that we will be boring our friends with for years! 

The country of New Zealand does a pretty good job of stealing your heart without too much help, but Shelley added the experience by finding tours that were run by locals, often smaller operations, that really added the personal touch. The innate friendliness of Kiwis themselves makes you feel like a continuously honored guests, but the vendors chosen by Shelley and First Light added layers of professionalism along with local Kiwi charm - and the beauty of going off-season meant that we often had the guides to ourselves. Shelley even made a point of my awkward diet, and not once was I made to feel as if it was a problem. Little touches like having soy milk in the fridge at the B&B makes all the difference! We will be recommending First Light Travel - and using them again ourselves - for years to come!

Bridget Bryson - United States

Had an awesome trip to NZ! Chrissy did an awesome job helping me put together itinerary and making all the necessary arrangements. Everything went without a hitch! 

Thanks a million!

Celine Yeo - Singapore

I could not have asked for an easier, more thorough and professional travel planner than Frist Light and Jo. All of our wishes for our trip were covered but as we travelled we only wanted to be able to spend more time in some of our destinations. So, take as much time as you possibly can since there is so much to enjoy and the beauty of each area unique. Jo handled some changes we needed to make with ease and was available if we had needed her after we arrived in New Zealand. I worked in the travel business for over 20 years and usually plan our trips myself but since this trip was on rather short notice I turned it over to First Light. Jo arranged some fabulous excursions and accommodations that I am sure I would not have been aware of - Absolutely fabulous!

Roth Family - USA

We are not very good holiday planners, so it was wonderful that First Light took care of everything for us. It all exceeded our expectations. Everything went smoothly.

John & Cheryl Vigna - USA

I had a great time New Zealand thanks to Chrissy who helped to plan out this trip who patiently answered and responded to all the numerous questions and changes I made to the itinerary.

Everything was pretty smooth sailing and straightforward throughout. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer, alas,12 days is far too short a time to be in this amazingly beautiful country. I will definitely return soon!

Zahir Husein & Mohammad Gahni - Singapore

A plug for the travel company who put together our road trip - the very informed and helpful First Light Travel. I had several conversations with them and from that they put together an itinerary that was perfect for our group given what we hoped to accomplish, as well as booked all our accommodations and activities for our time on the road. I would HIGHLY recommend them and will definitely use them in the future.

Doyles Family - USA