Trip

WORKING HOLIDAY ADVENTURE IN NEW ZEALAND

Adventurers hiking through mountain landscapes
Intro

Kickstart your Working Holiday adventure in group

Why just travel when you can truly immerse yourself? Turn your sabbatical year into an unforgettable journey of work, travel and authentic Kiwi culture.

We’ve designed the ultimate first-week launchpad in Auckland to give your adventure the best possible start. From day one, you’ll dive into an epic group experience with fellow backpackers. You'll be making instant friends and gaining the confidence, skills and insider knowledge you need to live, work, and travel down under!

Highlights of the trip

Tailor-your-trip

Start with a suggested route & adjust to match your wishes with our travel experts

7 days

from

£2,572

/person

for 2 people including flights

Included

Flight

Accommodation

Transfers

Activities

Group water activity
Coast of New Zealand
Beach in New Zealand
Group of friends in the bar
Nature of New Zealand

Quick and easy booking process with KILROY

1

Get in touch

Tell us about your travel plans, ideas, and goals.

2

Share your plans

We'll get to know you and what you're looking for.

3

Fine-tune the details

We'll shape the perfect trip together.

4

Book with confidence

We'll secure everything and take care of the details.

5

Get ready

Pack your bags and start the countdown.

Day program

Suggested itinerary

This suggested journey is just the beginning. Fine-tune the route, experiences, and details with our experts to make it your own.

Day 1 / 8
Skyline of Auckland
City of Auckland
Sky Tower walk
Auckland by night
Dolphin spotting
Hole in the rock boat trip
Auckland
Running towards the landscape of New Zealand

Skyline of Auckland

City of Auckland

Sky Tower walk

Auckland by night

Dolphin spotting

Hole in the rock boat trip

Auckland

Running towards the landscape of New Zealand

Day 1: Welcome to New Zealand!

After a long flight your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hostel. Get settled in, relax and get to know your new surroundings! We have arranged for you to receive a bank card, tax number and SIM card once you arrive to New Zealand. So instead of starting your adventure by standing in line at the bank, you can look forward to 8 epic intro days that you will never forget!

At a glance

Prices & Inclusions

Price overview

From price per person, including return flights, based on two travellers sharing

What's included with this trip?

  • Flights to Auckland 

  • 8-day intro package in Auckland

  • Working Holiday Visa Support

  • A lot of different activities during your stay (i.e. a city tour, trip to Devonport and Bay of Islands cruise)

  • 7 nights of accommodation in Auckland

  • Welcome dinner 

  • 12 months membership to the Work & Travel Company (Job search assistance)

  • Local transportation

  • New Zealand Sim Card, NZ Bank Account & IRD

  • 1 year travel insurance

  • All booking fees

  • Your own travel specialist

  • Vaccinations

  • Meals (that are not included in the intro package)

  • Optional activities / add ons

  • SkyJump on Sky Tower

  • SkyWalk on Sky Tower

  • Kayaking in Bay of Islands

  • Visiting historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Need help planning your trip?

Our travel experts can help you refine your ideas, pick the right destinations and plan your trip from start to finish.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Planning a working holiday in New Zealand? Find answers to the most common questions from our travel experts.

Most applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old, though citizens of certain countries can apply up to age 35.

To apply for a Working Holiday visa in New Zealand, you need to show proof of at least NZ$4.200 in available funds to support your stay. 

You must either hold a valid return ticket or prove you have enough extra funds to buy one.

You can typically stay and work for up to 12 months (some nationalities may have extensions or different caps depending on specific bilateral agreements).

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