Very good value
Australia
26 Feb 2025
I recently traveled with First Light Travel and had a fantastic experience. I decided to book with them because of the excellent support from my consultant and the ease of the entire planning and booking process. I was impressed by how prompt, relevant, and accurate their responses were, and the level of detail in the itinerary was incredibly helpful. It clearly outlined each step of my journey, which made everything so much easier.
There were a couple of minor things I wanted to mention. First, Ezi Car Rental no longer has a counter inside the Auckland Airport terminal. You need to follow the signs for "Rental Cars" outside the terminal and across the carpark to their office. Second, the phone number provided for confirming the Milford Sound cruise with Southern Discoveries was incorrect, so it would be great if that could be updated to the right number.
I absolutely loved the Milford Sound cruise and the Trans-Alpine train ride through Arthur's Pass. The accommodation at the Quest Cathedral Junction in Christchurch was excellent and exceeded my expectations. However, I had some issues at the Te Anau Distinction Luxmore Hotel. While the location was central, the room was clean, and the staff were excellent, the lack of air conditioning combined with warm weather and noise from nearby bars made it difficult to sleep comfortably.
Overall, I feel the service I received was great value for money. I would definitely recommend First Light Travel to friends, family, and colleagues. All the activities were perfectly suited to my interests, and I felt everything was professionally presented. My holiday was everything I hoped it would be, and the detailed planning made it even more enjoyable.
