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New Zealand Travel Tips & Questions

We're guessing the reason you are browsing around our site is because you've got some burning questions about travelling in NZ. Well we've collated the most commonly asked questions so hopefully you'll find the answer you've been looking for!

New Zealand Travel Tips & Questions

Working & Visas

Do I need to apply for a Visa before my trip starts?

What is a farmstay?

What is the NZ tax system for workers?

What are the working holiday employment rights in NZ?

How do I get an IRD number?

What are the best backpacker jobs to get?

What is it like to work on a fruit picking farm in NZ?

What is it like to work on a dairy farm in NZ?

What is it like to work on a ski-field in NZ?

What is it like to work as an au pair in NZ?

How do you get your tax refund?

How can you quickly find work / jobs?

What type of job can you expect to get in NZ?

Where can I find seasonal work?

Cars & Campervans

How do I get my camper certified as self-contained?

How much should I spend on buying a camper?

How can I sell my campervan?

How old do I need to be to rent a camper-van?

What is a self-contained camper?

Internet, phone & mail

How do I get mail & post?

Is it worth getting a data SIM?

Is there free WiFi in Auckland?

How much does it cost to call back home?

Can you get mobile prepay in NZ?

Should I get a NZ phone number?

How much does it cost to use a mobile?

What mobile phone networks are there?

Transport & Driving

What type of camper van can I hire?

What I need to know when buying a second hand car?

How easy is it to buy a campervan or car?

What is the driving like in New Zealand?

How can I get from the North Island to the South Island?

Are there good bus services?

Can I hitch-hike in New Zealand?

How do I convert my driving licence?

Where can I buy NZ car insurance?

Do I need car insurance?

Do I need to register my vehicle?

Can I do a one way car rental?

What is a Hop On Hop Off bus?

Hostels & Camping

Can I hike in New Zealand?

Do I need to pre-book hostels?

Is it easy to camp in New Zealand?

How much do you pay for a hostel a night??

What do I need when staying in a hostel?

Can I camp in New Zealand?

Difference between a camp site & holiday park?

What is freedom camping?

What is a Qulamark rating?

What is a hostel?

Which are the best websites for booking hostels?

How much do hostels cost?

What hostel chains are there?

Where can I camp?

Activities & Inspiration

Can I hire a surfboard?

Can I learn to surf in New Zealand?

Where can I surf in New Zealand?

Where can I hike??

What music festivals are there?

General Info

How much money will I need?

Is New Zealand safe?

Will I see a Kiwi?

How can I meet other travellers?

Do I need any jabs or vaccinations?

Do I need health insurance?

Do I need to take a guide book?

Are there any dangerous creatures?

Will I get lonely?

How long does the flight take from UK?

Which is better – North or South Island?

How do you find cheap internal flights?

What's the cost of living like?