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What's Not Included

Where you'll be staying...

8 nights’ accommodation are included on this trip. Accommodation will be in some specially selected, centrally located hostels, where you will share rooms with 4-6 people on a mixed-sex basis. Below is a list of the places you may stay on this trip; please note that accommodation can be subject to change.

• 1 night in Auckland at Haka House - modern hostel with great location
• 3 nights in Rotorua at Haka House - chic and centrally located hostel
• 2 nights in Taupo at YHA Hostel - a well-equipped hostel with cosy rooms and incredible location
• 2 nights in Wellington at Haka House - stylish hostel in the heart of the city

Long-term accommodation options

If you’re staying on in New Zealand to live and work, you’ll need to arrange your own accommodation after the 9-day trip is over. You’ll get lots of advice on how to find places to live during the planning session on day 8. Most travellers who stay in New Zealand either end up sharing an apartment with other travellers that they meet on our trips or extend their stay in a hostel. Renting tends to work out more cheaply, and you’ll have your own room, which may not always be the case in a hostel. However, hostels are more flexible if you’re looking to move around more, and lower rates can usually be negotiated for longer-term stays.  

Meals

4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners are included on this trip. You’ll need to cover the rest of your meals, snacks and drinks yourself. This means you’ve got the flexibility to eat where and when you like, and to try a wide variety of New Zealand’s diverse cuisine. Alternatively, you can prepare meals for yourself in the hostel kitchens if you’re on a tight budget.

Arrival Information:

The trip kicks off on day 1 in Auckland. Fly into Auckland International Airport (AKL). For trips departing before 1st October 2025, you will receive an airport shuttle to the starting accommodation. For trips departing after 1st October 2025, an airport transfer is not included and you will need to make your own way to the starting accommodation. Please contact a travel advisor for more information.

We finish up on day 9 in Wellington. There are no activities planned for today. You’ll need to arrange your transport to your next stop or further accommodation in Wellington. Your group leader can help with all of this.

Just a reminder that even though your trip is starting in the North Island, you will get 12 months of unlimited job support and help to find jobs in every part of New Zealand included with this programme.

Age & Eligibility:

You need to be a minimum of 18 years old to join this trip. This trip is designed for travellers aged 18-35.

For those wanting to work in New Zealand you need to be between 18 and 30, due to Working Holiday Visa restrictions. British citizens can select from either a 12 month, 23 month or 36 month visa.

To be eligible for a Work Visa, you must:

• Hold a valid passport
• Be aged between 18 and 35 years old
• Have NZD$4200 of funds to support yourself during your trip
• Have a return ticket or sufficient funds to buy a ticket
• Meet health and character requirements
• Not previously have been approved a permit or visa under a Working Holiday scheme
• Your passport should be valid for a minimum of three months from your date of exit

Not eligible for a working holiday visa? You can still visit New Zealand as a tourist and do the travel only version of this tour. Check out the New Zealand Adventure

All visa, passport and entry restrictions are subject to change. Please check the most up to date rules with the embassy before travel.

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