WAYPOINT

Your Working Holiday Starts Here

Everything you need to plan, work and explore New Zealand.

Begin Your Journey

Tips, tricks, and guides

Plan Your WHV Adventure

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Who are we?

We’re a team of travelers, serving travelers

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Where are you in your journey?

Wherever you are in your journey, we'll help you with your next steps

It's Just A Dream

Hit the ground running with some early advice, and maybe we can inspire you to go for it!

I've Arrived

Great - let us help you get started with your first steps in Aotearoa. Whether it is setting up your bank account, accommodation, or finding your next home on wheels.

Looking for Work

Don't worry, we have great suggestions in finding a job anywhere in NZ. Fruit picking, hospitality, tourism, or agency work. You name it, we got it!

Exploring NZ

There are so many amazing places to discover. We have some top-picks from our community to inspire you in your adventure

Don't know where to start?

Check out some of our top recommendations

What we stand for

Adventure

Travel is about experiences, not a destination

Confidence

Travel with no worries, we have your back

Connection

Find like-minded travelers, and create memories together

simplicity

Making the hard stuff easy - we have guides covering all bases

Beloved by our members

Reassuring for first-time travelers

I'm new to this community, but it has already been so helpful for my trip! Whenever I felt lost on anything, the site was able to point me in the right direction. This was my first time traveling alone, and Waypoint NZ saved me from a lot of stress.
Emily, 20 (australia)

Helped me to find seasonal work

As someone who came to NZ primarily to save up in doing seasonal work, this site has been an amazing resource in exploring my options all over the South Island, and helped me in landing a job!
Bruno, 24 (Germany)

Perfect for Digital Nomads

I need a stable internet connection so that I can keep working as I travel. Waypoint NZ was great for comparing mobile data options, and when I was looking at stable accommodation in Wellington, it was super helpful there too!
Mia, 28 (Canada)

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