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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.