New Zealand Travel Preparation Blog

When you’re planning a trip to Fiji, maybe as part of a longer trip  to Australia or New Zealand, you might be asking yourself “when is the best time to visit Fiji”? The short answer is  - anytime!. But depending on what you’re looking for in your Fiji holiday, one season might be better for you than another.

If you're visiting New Zealand from the UK, USA or Europe (or one of 60 other countries) after October 2019, you may need to obtain a NZeETA before you travel. What's an NZeTA, and will you need one? Our simple guide contains all you need to know.

Planning the perfect New Zealand self-drive holiday isn’t easy, especially if you have never visited before. Sure, there are an overwhelming number of online resources and reviews available to help you, but can you truly be sure that a reviewer’s idea of the perfect trip would be the same as yours? Before you know it, the amount of time you have spent researching online is longer than your annual leave! At First Light Travel we will take the stress out of planning, eliminate the guesswork, and de-sign a trip to surpass your expectations. Better still, our service is absolutely free. Let us help you plan your ultimate New Zealand self-drive tour.

Here in New Zealand, our seasons are opposite to those of the Northern Hemisphere. December means barbeques and swimming at the beach, while the colder months of June & July offer vibrant winter festivals and excellent skiing. What’s the best New Zealand seasons to visit New Zealand, you may ask? Well, that depends entirely what you’re after. Here’s our guide to the weather, festivals, and characteristics of New Zealand’s seasons.