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! br br -- Link Dump -- br br 1. Get yourself a working holiday visa br What is the working holiday visa? ►► br 2. Stay in Hostels br How to Live in a Hostel ►► br 3. Travel in the shoulder and off-season br 11 Reasons to Travel in the Shoulder and Off-Season in New Zealand ►► br 4. Work in summer br BackpackerGuide.NZ Job Listings ►► br 5. Travel from south to north br Car relocation in New Zealand ►► br 6. Pick the best transport for you br Where to Buy a Backpacker Vehicle in NZ ►► br Guide to Renting a carcampervan in NZ ►► br Bus Networks in New Zealand ►► br Train Network in New Zealand ►► br Domestic Flights in New Zealand ►► br 7. If buying a car, don't get scammed br Buying a car in New Zealand Step by Step ►► br 8. Use backpacking Facebook groups br "Backpacking New Zealand" FB Group ►► br 9. Always have layers of clothing with you br The Ultimate Packing List for an Extended Trip in New Zealand ►► br 10. Hike until your shoes wear out br "Hiking" Category on BackpackerGuide.NZ ►► br 11. Try some work for accommodation br How to Find Work for Accommodation in NZ ►► br WWOOF New Zealand ►► br 12. Be savvy when you hitchhike br Hitchhiking in New Zealand ►► br 13. You are only in New Zealand once br 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Gap Year in New Zealand ►► br 14. Book direct br Travel 101: Booking Direct vs. Online Travel Agents vs. Travel Agents ►► br 15.