It is recommended that you take a backpack instyead of a suitcase. Choose quality and strong pack, and comfortable for you to carry it. We suggest you to take a smaller 'daypack' too as hand baggage. This will be useful for carrying things such as camera, maps, guides note, personal care items etc.
Climate
Please take a note, the warmest months of the year in New Zealand are December, January and February. The coldest months are June, July and August.
The North of New Zealand is sub-tropical and the South more temperate.
Electricity
The outlet for electricity has two or three pins. The electrical power current in New Zealand is 240 volts, AC, 50HZ. It is highly recommend you purchase a travel adapter before leaving your home country.
Phone Unlocking
Most phones from Europe and Asia will work in New Zealand simply by inserting a New Zealand sim card. We do recommend checking your phone is unlocked before you arrive. You also can purchase second hand phones in New Zealand.
Money
Bring at least NZ$2,250 to New Zealand as minimum requirement for this program. You can bring money in cash or bank draft. Please note it takes at least 5 days to deposit money into your New Zealand bank account. Credit card is not necessary but incase if you run out of money, credit card will be useful. Make sure you use it only for things or issue that you really need and not overspend it.
Essential (keep in hand luggage)
- Airline tickets
- Passport
- Insurance policy booklet
- ISIC card (if eligible)
- Lonely Planet Guide: New Zealand
- Traveller's checks
- Credit card
- International ATM card for home bank account
- Interview/ work clothing and shoes
- A dressy outfit
- Fleece and sweater
- Light waterproof coat
- Swim wear
- Comfortable shoes/ hiking boots/ walking sandals
- Those items of clothing you can't live without (be choosy)
- Sleeping bag
- Towel
- Alarm clock
- Small maglight or similar flashlight
- Small Swiss Army knife or similar (do not pack in hand luggage)
- Camera and film
- Small first aid kit
- Small sewing kit
- Pen and notepad
- Any medication you may be taking (a doctor's certificate will be needed if you are taking more than four weeks supply of precribed drugs with you)
- Copy of CV/ Resume and references
- Travel diary and address book
- or sign up for a social networking site and online travel blog
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