New Zealand 8-Day Welcome Week

Kia ora! Today is your official arrival day. You will be transferred from Auckland International airport directly to your arrival accommodation. Use this day to unwind after your long journey, catch up on sleep and connect with other travellers starting their New Zealand adventure this week. Use our group chat to meet up, explore Auckland and grab some food and drinks.   Want to arrive a few days earlier to get over your jet lag or explore on your own? Get in touch to bring your transfer forward and book any extra nights. We’d be happy to arrange it for you!

Your arrival orientation is run by our amazing Auckland team who can't wait to meet you! In the morning, we’ll make sure you have everything you need to start your working holiday. This includes talking through how to set up your IRD (tax) number, SIM card and New Zealand bank account. The afternoon is free to explore Auckland on our self-guided city tour with your new mates, before meeting up in the evening for drinks back at the hostel.

In today’s job workshop, we work on getting your CV NZ-ready, go over what types of jobs are available and how to find them. We’ll also run through accommodation options and go over important do’s and don’ts to renting in NZ. To round out the morning, we’ll give you heaps of intel about what to see and how to get around in our travel and activity session. We then take the ferry over to Devonport, a chilled bayside village in Auckland, where we have a group dinner in a local restaurant.

After a busy day yesterday, enjoy a lazy morning. We suggest grabbing breakfast and coffee at Commercial Bay and taking a walk down to Wynyard Quarter to take in the sights. The rest of the day is about finalising your work and travel plans with the help of the hostel travel desk. Our team are on hand for any additional assistance job or travel advice you need!

Today is free to use all the info from your first four days to start applying for jobs, looking for a place to live, or to book your travel plans.

Today we say goodbye to the Auckland team and hello to our incredible sidekicks, Kiwi Experience, who you’ll join aboard their legendary green bus with lots of new friends for the next three days. Three hours north of Auckland, the Bay of Islands is a subtropical paradise of 144 islands, wildlife-filled waters and historic Māori culture. After stopping at Whangarei Falls, we arrive into Paihia around midday. In the afternoon, you’re free to check out the local beaches, nature trails, and New Zealand’s most historic location Waitangi - the ‘Birthplace of the Nation'.

Today is free to explore the beautiful Bay of Islands with tons of free activities, including hiking trails, bush walks and Project Island Song - a wildlife sanctuary. Your Kiwi Experience driver will be your travel-wingperson, advising you what there is to do and see. You’ll also have access to an app to book optional extra activities, including sailing trips, scuba diving, sea fishing, kayaking, dolphin swimming and more (additional cost).

Today we head further north to Kerikeri – Northland's largest town where you might choose to spend your morning hiking and visiting waterfalls. We’ll visit the Old Packhouse Farmers’ Market, famous for its fresh produce and coffee, a great spot for lunch. Travelling back to Auckland with new friends, our week ends. (Sob). Check back in to the hostel for your final night accommodation. It’s not goodbye, though, you’ll have access to our Auckland support team for your whole visa!