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.