365 days/364 nights
Gap Year
Guide Price €1,975 per person
Ready for an unforgettable gap year in New Zealand? Settle into Kiwi life with an Auckland arrival pack, then backpack the length of the country with a flexible travel pass, exploring ancient rainforests, towering volcanoes and pristine beaches – all at your own pace.
- Hassle-free start to your New Zealand travels
- 12 months job search support
- Independently explore North & South Island
- Stay in each destination for as long as you want
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Itinerary
Start in Auckland
Kia ora, you’ve made it to New Zealand! A friendly face will meet you at the airport and whisk you away to a buzzing hostel in the centre of Auckland where you can sleep off your long flight. Enjoy a few days getting to know this chilled out, multicultural city – grab a craft beer on the waterfront, walk through the shark tunnel at Kelly Tarlton’s aquarium or even take a day hike up Mt Rangitoto.
Make your way around North and South Island
Explore the best of New Zealand at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus pass. Kiwi Experience recommend a minimum of 30 days to complete this circuit, however the pass is valid for 12 months once you set off on your first journey, so you can do as much, or as little, as you like! Simply book yourself a seat on the next bus when you’re ready to continue on and let the next adventure begin.
The Rest of Your Gap Year
When you’re ready to think about the year ahead, Ultimate’s experienced team will help you set up your local tax number and bank account, before helping you find a job to make the most of your gap year. With their pro advice under your belt and 12 months membership to Job Search New Zealand, it couldn’t be easier to get your gap year sorted.
Departs: Year round
Price & Inclusions
- 3 night Auckland working holiday arrival pack
- 12 month unlimited hop-on hop-off travel pass
- International flights
We negotiate new offers daily from discounted flights, tours and vehicle hire to free upgrades, added value and unique inclusions. Please call for our latest offers.
The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/12/2023 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.Offers are subject to availability and restrictions may apply.
Flights
As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.
Your Trailfinders Travel Consultant will be able to find the best flights to suit you and your choice of tour. Contact us for our latest flight offers or take a look at our flights pages for a general idea of prices.
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