From October 2022
8 days
C$1,499
Get all of the pre-departure support provided in our New Zealand Send-Off Package PLUS an epic week-long intro to New Zealand! Upon arrival in Auckland, hop on your pre-arranged transportation into the city centre and check-in to your accommodation. Attend your welcome orientation to kick-off your New Zealand Working Holiday adventure of a lifetime with your new friends.
Over the next eight days, you will explore the very best of the North Island – a mix of culture, mystical landscapes, and adrenaline rushing activities. Read the itinerary below to see the fun that awaits!
Start your New Zealand Working Holiday adventure as you mean to go on, with eight days exploring this country’s best assets with new mates…
Arrive in New Zealand with ease knowing we've already arranged your airport transportation and accommodation in Auckland. After checking in, catch up on sleep and grab a drink with other working holiday travellers to kick off the epic week ahead!
It’s time to set up your new life in New Zealand! In your Welcome Orientation, we will cover all the essentials: from setting up your bank account, tax number and phone, to advice on finding a job and travelling in this incredible country. We'll then head out for a walking tour to give you the inside scoop on life in Auckland (think: the best foodie hangouts, where to go out and more), capping it off with drinks. You'll be a local in no time.
Grab brunch down at Commercial Bay before we dive into the nitty-gritty of planning your working holiday. You will attend a job workshop to go over the type of work you want, get your resume employer ready and start applying for jobs. Next, we'll run over all the epic travel adventures you can have in New Zealand so that you can start building your bucket list for the next year - prepare to get excited! We'll finish the day tucking into Fish & Chips in Auckland Harbour.
Ever hiked a volcano? Now’s your chance! Today, we’ll take a ferry over to Mt. Rangitoto, the youngest and largest of Auckland’s 48 volcanos. We’ll hike through pōhutukawa forest to the summit, for panoramic views over the city. We will be back in the city in time for sunset drinks.
Today we will leave the city and head north, stopping at Whangarei Falls before arriving in the Bay of Islands. Where crystal-clear water meets dense kauri forest, the Northland is beautiful. This region is also rich in Māori history, and you will have the chance to visit New Zealand's most historic location Waitangi - the 'Birthplace of the Nation'.
Take the day to relax and explore the beaches, bush walks and wildlife that make up the Bay of Islands. There is also the option to experience the Hole in the rock, go sea kayaking, scuba diving, parasailing and fishing (not included in the program price).
On your last full day of adventures, we will head north to Kerikeri, Northland's largest town. We will spend the morning hiking in search of towering waterfalls, before heading to the "Old Packhouse" Farmer's market for a fresh lunch and coffee (call us biased, but this coffee is the best!), heading back to Auckland for the evening.
Now it’s time to hit the ground running on your New Zealand Working Holiday adventure. We’ll be here to help you plan your next move, whether you’re planning on staying in Auckland or want to travel around the islands, we’ve got the intel to help make the most of your time in this incredible country.
Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, local transportation, food & rent.
After getting acquainted with the North Island and meeting new friends you can decide where you want to live and work. Choose to stay in Auckland where our New Zealand support services are based or venture elsewhere. Stepabroad participants tend to work casual jobs that give them the flexibility to enjoy their New Zealand Working Holiday adventure and travel around the country.
Our team will help you get the work permit, sharpen your resume so you stand out to hiring managers, prepare you for interviews, and give you a thorough orientation on landing a job in New Zealand. The job you get will depend on your previous work experience.
Interested to chat with us to learn which program is right for you?
Ready to start planning your New Zealand Working Holiday adventure?
Our New Zealand Adventure Program will start in October 2022; specific start dates are as follows: October 17th, November 14th and December 12th.
We typically ask for three months’ notice before you plan to leave Canada so you can make the most of our support in preparing you for your adventure abroad. Want to leave sooner? No problem, we’ll put your services on high priority!