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Rafting in New Zealand – the ultimate kiwi adventure!

Brent Narbey

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23 June 2014

One of the best ways to truly explore New Zealand’s most isolated and beautiful environments is with a rafting adventure. Pristine waterways – often complete with high-energy rapids and canyons – wind through temperate rainforests, past sky scraping mountain peaks and alongside valleys dotted with wildflowers. At First Light Travel, we love down-to-earth adventures in the New Zealand wilderness, and rafting in New Zealand through isolated backcountry is about as good as it can get...

Brent Narbey

Post date

23 June 2014

The Best New Zealand Beaches, Lakes and Rivers for Summer Swimming.

Brent Narbey

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22 May 2014

Mother Nature has been kind to us here in New Zealand, providing natural pools, inlets, and wild beaches in beautiful settings to enjoy. As a country with over 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) of coastline - spend some time getting to know our stunning inland lakes, coastline and wilderness rivers.

Brent Narbey

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22 May 2014

Independent Hiking in New Zealand

Brent Narbey

Post date

28 March 2014

A high standard of track maintenance mixed with a ‘Mild Ocean Controlled Climate’ during the summer months (December to March) makes independent hiking in New Zealand both popular and cost-effective. However, it doesn’t come without risks and those thinking of doing it alone need to be mindful of the pitfalls especially if considering one of New Zealand's remote multi-day hikes.....

Brent Narbey

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28 March 2014

The Best Biking in New Zealand

Brent Narbey

Post date

8 January 2014

Over the last decade Biking in New Zealand has experienced a surge in popularity with increasing numbers of international visitors making the pilgrimage to experience our great outdoors on two wheels.

Brent Narbey

Post date

8 January 2014

Jonathan takes on the ‘Lost World Epic’ Caving in Waitomo – and Survives

Jonathan Pedrotti

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5 October 2013

It is one of the perks of being an intern at First Light Travel; we encourage these youngsters to get out and explore this fine country of ours. The Lost World is without a doubt a favourite and we never hesitate to recommend the experience – it is the best caving in Waitomo and we know the adventure that awaits. But don’t take my word for it; have a read of what our Italian intern Jonathan has to say...

Jonathan Pedrotti

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5 October 2013