Into the library because of snow Actually, our plan for today was to do the Tongariro Crossing. After personally resisting successfully for years to do such a mainstream hike, Philipp managed to convince me in the common travel time. Unfortunately,… Continue Reading
All information about income tax during your working holiday in New Zealand Everyone who goes to work in New Zealand will sooner or later come into contact with the subject of tax in New Zealand. During your Working Holiday it… Continue Reading
The Coronavirus and New Zealand In this article you will find all relevant sources to inform yourself. The information situation changes daily. Before you start a journey, check the current information and hints of the linked websites. Lockdown –… Continue Reading
The Minimum Wage 2020 in New Zealand – Backpacker Tips The minimum wage from 2020 to 2021 From 1.4.2020 the current minimum wage will come into force; it will be NZD 18.90 per hour. This minimum wage is valid until… Continue Reading
Departure from Wellington and the way to Castlepoint After we checked the weather forecast, it doesn’t look so rosy for the next days, because it is supposed to be rainy. But since the destination for tonight is actually Castlepoint on… Continue Reading
A long day at the Richmond Library and a restless night After leaving the Takaka Hills we drive back to Richmond and spend another day at the local library. Enjoy electricity and WLAN and work off as many as possible.… Continue Reading
A hike in the mountains and a loss Now that the weekend is over, we want to go for a hike in the surrounding mountains today. In Kaikoura we can hike to the popular summit of Mount Fyffe. With 1602… Continue Reading
My new fellow traveller and a new road trip from Christchurch After a short night I drive to Christchurch in the morning to the airport, because I have to pick someone up. A new arrival and my fellow traveller for… Continue Reading
A boat tour in the Doubtful Sound So, after I only got to know the Milford Sound until now, it’s time for the Doubtful Sound today. From the campground in Manapouri I drive only a few minutes to the visitor… Continue Reading
The Mount Cook and the Hooker Valley After I arrived at Mount Cook yesterday, I meet up with Lukas to go for a little hike. Because of the winter weather we decide to go on the Red Tarn Track, which… Continue Reading