Compare Starter Pack and be ready before landing!
Your journey is about to start, are you ready? Get a head start with your working holiday, even before landing in New Zealand. Starter Packs are specifically designed for travellers like you, by travellers like you. It includes everything you need.
It’s the smart way to start your trip!
We are travellers too, so we know your needs and, most importantly, we know that budgets are tight when travelling! That’s why we are offering you to compare Arrival Packs and get the best value on the market. What’s more, we let you compare it all FREE of charge, just compare and book directly with the company you like most. We show you the biggest amount of options available on the market.
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In the chart below, you are able to compare the current offer of Starter Pack in New Zealand so you can find what is the best arrival pack for you.
Compare the Features of the Most Popular Arrival Pack
Inclusions
Work & Travel Auckland
3 nights
Work & Travel Auckland
4 nights
Work & Travel Auckland
7 nights
Price
NZ$365
NZ$395
NZ$479
Arrival & Accommodation
Arrival Cities
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland
Airport Transfer
One way bus transfer
One way bus transfer
One way bus transfer
Accommodation Nights
3 nights
4 nights
7 nights
Accommodation Style
6 Share dorms
Upgrade available to private dorm
6 Share dorms
Upgrade available to private dorm
6 Share dorms
Upgrade available to private dorm
Phone & Internet
Internet
Free WiFi in Accommodation
Free WiFi in Office
Free WiFi in Accommodation
Free WiFi in Office
Free WiFi in Accommodation
Free WiFi in Office
Phone (mobile)
Free SIM Card
Free SIM Card
Free SIM Card
New Zealand Orientation
Orientation Length
3h
3h
3h
Group Size
5-15 members
5-15 members
5-15 members
Topics Covered
living, working and travelling in New Zealand
living, working and travelling in New Zealand
living, working and travelling in New Zealand
Job Support
Support Length
12 months membership to Job Search New Zealand
12 months membership to Job Search New Zealand
12 months membership to Job Search New Zealand
CV Support
One on one CV building
One on one CV building
One on one CV building
Bank Account
Assistance for the opening process
Assistance for the opening process
Assistance for the opening process
IRD Number
(NZ Tax Number)
set up assistance
set up assistance
set up assistance
Job Workshop
One on one jobs consultation
One on one jobs consultation
One on one jobs consultation
Tax Refund
Support Provided
Support Provided
Support Provided
Emergency Support
Emergency Contact
24/7 emergency advisor contact
24/7 emergency advisor contact
24/7 emergency advisor contact
Medical and Travel Insurance
You must have a comprehensive Medical and Travel insurance with your working holiday visa
You must have a comprehensive Medical and Travel insurance with your working holiday visa
You must have a comprehensive Medical and Travel insurance with your working holiday visa
Other Inclusions
Medicare (Eligible countries only)
Medicare Application
Medicare Application
Medicare Application
Travel Discounts
Member’s discount available in MAD Travel Shop
Member’s discount available in MAD Travel Shop
Member’s discount available in MAD Travel Shop
Booking Process
Minimum Booking Time
Min. 7 days prior to arrival
Min. 7 days prior to arrival
Min. 7 days prior to arrival
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Start your gap year in New Zealand
Natural wonders, diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, welcoming inhabitants, and awesome adventure activities: no wonder New Zealand is such a highly praised backpacking country!
The working holiday visa is clearly the best way to immerse yourself in the true New Zealand culture and improve your English fast. Have a look at more great reasons to take a gap year here.
Become a wise traveller: Compare New Zealand working holiday Starter Packs
There are many reasons to get an Arrival Pack for your gap year. With long term membership included in most Starter Packs, the experienced staff of your chosen company will be there to help you before you arrive in New Zealand and throughout your time here. Their job is to assist you in making your trip as smooth as possible – it’s a bit like a concierge. With a Starter Pack, you will be ready to start travelling in New Zealand within three days to a week of landing in New Zealand. Or you can stay in town for longer to socialise with your new backpacker friends, see more of the sights, or meet up with your advisor again if you have further questions.
If and once you are ready to start finding a job, the New Zealand CV/resume advice and orientation will prepare you to get the right job for you. You will also have the bank account and IRD number needed to get a job in New Zealand. On average, travellers get a job within two weeks of a serious job search.
Check out the chart above to see exactly what is included in each company’s Starter Pack. If that looks good, check out how the Starter Pack works or simply get it now by clicking on the link in the chart.
When is the best time to book your Starter Pack?
Most travellers book their Starter Pack 2-3 months prior to departure, so there’s plenty of time to work on your files, bookings and CV/resume. Simply put, get your visa first and then book your flight. As soon as you have done both of these, get your Starter Pack. For bookings that are less than three weeks in advance, you will have to contact the companies to ensure availability.