First Light Travel - Auckland CBD

We were suffering from the pandemic ‘blues’ and as the states were beginning to open up to tourism we spontaneously decided to visit Tasmania. My wife had never been there and I knew little about it as I hadn’t been there for over 40 years. We discovered First Light Travel online and found they had some great fly drive packages. After speaking with Michelle she arranged a tailored package for us which addressed all our needs. We had an absolutely wonderful time, great accommodation and it all came together like clockwork. Thanks Michelle and thanks First Light. We hope to use you again to visit NZ.

Chrissy Sun is amazing and put together my dream vacation last minute! She arranged everything from hotels and transportation to large group and semi private events/tours. Thank you so much!!! I would highly recommend First Light Travel and would be happy to share more about my experience with others. This was the most epic trip and utilized the time I had there very well.

This review came a little late (more a year from our trip already) but I guess it's better late than never! We have only compliments for Jo and her team at First Light Travel. She was kind and patient with our questions and planning. It was our first time travelling to Southern NZ and we had ideas on what we were keen on but it was Jo who managed to piece everything together perfectly. We knew we were in good hands when an Earthquake struck near Kaikoura just a day before our flight and we knew we had to make changes to our route and Jo jumped into action by checking all of the routes we were about to take and gave suggestions on detours/re-routing. She even gave daily updates on the weather and checked on us every few days. We will definitely recommend First Light Travel and will hope to visit NZ soon!

We were able to put this trip together very quickly only two months before, thanks to Rhodri’s itinerary suggestions and the arrangements he was able to make for us. We felt very lucky about this as we were aware we had left it very late. Rhodri found us good flight connections and great accommodations throughout New Zealand that were beautiful and yet connected to the local people and the surrounding environs. My husband and I had requested an active trip and Rhodri delivered a variety of experiences for us so that we had a fabulous time. We travelled for 16 days and did and saw a lot, giving us a very good appreciation for all that New Zealand has to offer. Highlights include the Glow Worms Cave in Waitomo, hiking the Tongariro Crossing on a perfect sunny day, hiking along the Queen Charlotte Track after a water taxi ride out on the Marlborough Sound to the trail, kayaking both on a river in Havelock as well as on the ocean in Kaikoura, and the days we spent based in Queenstown. From that beautiful city we did an excellent day trip out to Milford Sound and a day hike on the Routeburn Track, and very much enjoyed a “down day” where we cruised on a beautiful lake to Mt. Nicholas Farm where we learned about sheep farming followed by a 14 km cycle to Walter Peak sheep station where we partook of an incredible barbecue lunch. All of our day trips were well-arranged for us and we just showed up and enjoyed the activity. Many activities were guided, but we did a few on our own as well. We added in a trip to the Redwoods in Rotorua, a stop at Waiotapu for the geothermal area and did some impromptu hikes in other areas including beautiful Akaroa. Also a stop at a winery for lunch outside of Blenheim. First Light Travel and Rhodri were so very easy to deal with and created a wonderful memorable trip for us. When we needed to change the itinerary to allow for one more day, Rhodri was able to quickly do so. He was very responsive to my emails. Our flight arrangements were smooth, the accommodations were nicely appointed and well located, and the car rental went well. It seems that everywhere we showed up, whether for a rental car, activity tour, ferry ride or the bed and breakfasts and small hotels, people were expecting us and made us feel welcome. We costed out the trip at the end and our calculations showed that we actually saved a few hundred dollars by booking with First Light Travel, rather than booking things separately ourselves. My husband and I highly recommend First Light for anyone considering a New Zealand trip.

First Light Travel is amazing! Not only did they help me plan a most amazing trip, but when an earthquake disrupted my plans, they helped to reroute me "on the fly"! I cannot express to you how much I appreciated First Light's help in planning my amazing trip to New Zealand! I highly recommend their service!

It was a pleasure working with Natalie to plan our honeymoon trip! As avid Lord of the Rings fans and nature lovers, we wanted to visit several filming locations and explore New Zealand's diverse landscapes. Natalie was attentive to our interests and planned out the perfect itinerary! With her insight and expertise, she found us excellent accommodations and transportation options within our budget and provided helpful travel recommendations. She willingly accommodated our requests and her cheerful demeanor was infectious. It was also a happy surprise to work with a fellow Canadian! We loved our time in New Zealand and appreciate Natalie and First Light Travel for coordinating such a memorable experience!

It was a stress less process where Michelle and the team arranged everything in detail and provided us with the best options. They really are the best! Thanks to you guys, our trip to Tasmania became one unforgettable experience. Will be in touch soon again for our next trip.

I’ve had a great experience with First Light Travel and in Particular with Daniel Walker’s service! Daniel has been extremely proactive and has commutated clearly with me every step of the way through the process. Nothing was too daunting, given that I have asked First Light to make a trip happen on a very short notice. Daniel was quick to the task and literally within hours I had an initial draft, based on my high level requirements. First light had local knowledge and good connections with a number of suppliers. I’ve also asked for multiple changes to the itinerary and Daniel did a great job tailoring the experience to my requirements! Had I tried to do it all myself in the short amount of time that I had, it would not have been possible for me to make the trip. Ordinarily other Travel Agents would have left it there, but when I ran into a couple of issues on the road (not related to the planned itinerary) I was able to reach out to First Light for support, who have gotten back to me quickly and helped resolve my issues, so I felt supported all the way through. In short I’ve had a great experience working on the trip with First Light and would not hesitate to recommend them, if you’re after quick and proactive, supportive service.