30 Tips for Backpacking in New Zealand in 2018

To answer all your questions about work, life and travel in New Zealand, we have put together these 30 tips for backpacking in New Zealand!

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1. Get yourself a working holiday visa
What is the working holiday visa? ►► https://goo.gl/D5Krmx
2. Stay in Hostels
How to Live in a Hostel ►► https://goo.gl/sPji39
3. Travel in the shoulder and off-season
11 Reasons to Travel in the Shoulder and Off-Season in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/EVvUMs
4. Work in summer
BackpackerGuide.NZ Job Listings ►► https://goo.gl/oAYU6t
5. Travel from south to north
Car relocation in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/x8UEGs
6. Pick the best transport for you
Where to Buy a Backpacker Vehicle in NZ ►► https://goo.gl/12VHeG
Guide to Renting a car/campervan in NZ ►► https://goo.gl/9jxtBU
Bus Networks in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/aaPbza
Train Network in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/s5GmYa
Domestic Flights in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/AoJfcA
7. If buying a car, don't get scammed
Buying a car in New Zealand Step by Step ►► https://goo.gl/7V2seS
8. Use backpacking Facebook groups
"Backpacking New Zealand" FB Group ►► https://goo.gl/HeQJTN
9. Always have layers of clothing with you
The Ultimate Packing List for an Extended Trip in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/g29qa3
10. Hike until your shoes wear out
"Hiking" Category on BackpackerGuide.NZ ►►https://goo.gl/z7VQJh
11. Try some work for accommodation
How to Find Work for Accommodation in NZ ►► https://goo.gl/Px8ybA
WWOOF New Zealand ►► https://wwoof.nz/
12. Be savvy when you hitchhike
Hitchhiking in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/RjWshk
13. You are only in New Zealand once
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Gap Year in New Zealand ►► https://goo.gl/ieAdX7
14. Book direct
Travel 101: Booking Direct vs. Online Travel Agents vs. Travel Agents ►► https://goo.gl/PbfNiN
15. Get used to being less connected
How to Get Internet and WiFi in NZ ►► https://goo.gl/rqkNRj

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