It has been all fun and endless travelling until you realise your Working Holiday visa is expiring. That’s when it will probably start sinking in that you have to prepare for your departure from New Zealand. In case you have no brain space to think about what to look out for when you’re having the …
I did my New Zealand working holiday from Summer to Spring and spent a good deal of my time working really hard! Throughout the summer, I worked in the North Island around Hawkes Bay as a fruit thinner, picker, grader and packer. Over Spring, I was in the South Island working as a potato grader. …
Filing for taxes during a working holiday in New Zealand may reasonably be the last thing on your mind. Following my previous article on Knowing your Taxes in New Zealand, this article is more on dealing with any possible remaining tax matters even after leaving New Zealand. Read on to find out more! Here’s a …
If you’ve bought a car in New Zealand after deciding that it fits into your budget and your plans, what happens then to your car when you’re leaving New Zealand for good? Here’s a quick guide to how you can sell your car in New Zealand after completing your working holiday! Check out my other …
The Ben Lomond Track is a popular full-day track located in Queenstown. My journey up Ben Lomond in Queenstown was very memorable and one I did with no regrets despite it being one of the tougher hikes I’ve experienced! I dedicated one day for this track when I was in the South Island because I …
Welcome to my travel guide to North Island, New Zealand! The North Island of New Zealand lies loads of hidden gems that makes it a worthwhile place to visit! It is where I spent half of my Working Holiday at, and I had so much great memories there! It is home to the rich Maori …
This travel guide would be useful for first-time visitors to the South Island of New Zealand. I’ve designed this to also help you maximise your time there if you have only 10 days to spare! This would be useful in helping you prioritise the iconic places or activities to spend your time at. There are …
Thinking if Tongariro Alpine Crossing is worth adding to your already-packed New Zealand itinerary? Read on to see why you should!! I’ll be sharing my top five experiences that makes this such a unique hike that you cannot miss! Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best hikes I’ve done in New Zealand. It was …
New Zealand, apart from being known for its beautiful landscapes, is also known as the place for adrenaline-packed activities! A place for adrenaline junkies, and also for anyone wanting to immerse in the adrenaline-filled atmosphere. I’m personally a fan of such activities but at the same time, there is that underlying fear that’s always there. …
In New Zealand, things change ever so rapidly that you’ll find yourself dealing with many last minute changes in your working holiday. Trust me that this happens even though you may be the best planner in the world. I was that confident one thinking that I planned for every possible scenario and that things could …
