About the Tongariro Alpine Crossing The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is located in the middle of North Island, New Zealand, at the Tongariro National Park. It is a must-visit in my opinion if you are at the North Island because of its unique combination of active volcanoes and the three blue lakes near the peak. I …
Potato Grader Hello there! So after trying out all sorts of jobs and being around blueberries for two months, what’s next on the list? My last job in New Zealand is nothing fancy, but a potato grader. This was my only job in South Island, and I lasted for two to three weeks before the …
Here I’ll be sharing about my job as a blueberry picker/ grader/ packer that I’ve stayed on for one-third of my time spent in New Zealand! I’m really loving writing about all my stories here because it brings back so much fond memories. It was a period when I was just living by the day …
That was a question I had on my mind almost everyday before I embarked on my 6-months long working holiday. I was working as an auditor back in my home country and knew I definitely did not want another office job. So, I set myself up to step out of my comfort zone and try …
First and foremost, have you included the cost of buying a car in your budget for your New Zealand working holiday? Make sure you include the initial cost of the car, the cost of maintenance and also petrol. Once you are ready to purchase a car, continue reading to identify how you can buy a …
Don’t you agree that in this digital age, it is SUPER important to find the mobile operator that has the best connectivity and coverage for the best experience? Hopefully my experience here would be able to help you get a better idea on which mobile operator to use in New Zealand! First things first, upon …
Budget planning for NZ working holiday
I arrived in Auckland on 6 November 2017, taking my first Qantas and Emirates flight to Melbourne then Auckland respectively, and to add on, it was my first time to both airports too. Everything felt surreal even till now while I’m writing this, my 3rd day since arrival. Travelling has always been an enjoyable thing …
