There’s little doubt that you are surfing the internet to ensure that all you need for your working holiday to New Zealand is easy to pack. Packing can be a chore, and ensuring all you need to pack goes into your box can give you a headache. Relax; we are here to make your working holiday packing process stress free. We will share tips and list everything you need for your working trip.

Tips For Packing To New Zealand 

You must know a few general tips when packing for your holiday in New Zealand. You should also be aware of some cultural details about New Zealand. All of this information helps you pack accordingly. Here are some of those tips:

• New Zealand and its people can be very casual. This means you won’t need to ‘dress up’ so much.
• Most activities are outdoors, so it is important to pack clothing items you can wear for camping, hiking, etc.
•  Even if your work holiday is extended, pack enough items for about two weeks and buy more things as the season dictates. It is advisable to keep it simple in New Zealand. 
• Avoid a panic pack when travelling; don’t over-pack what you need. Ditch those extra pillows, books, etc., that will weigh you down.
• The weather in New Zealand changes a lot, and we advise that you pack for all seasons. Here is a hack: instead of wearing heavy winter clothing, you can wear layers of clothes that keep you warm and take off when it gets hot.
• If you want to tour the cities, you can pack a few stylish clothing items, which may be useful.
• Packing cubes will do you good! It helps to organize all your items neatly and makes packing and unpacking easier.
• Any item you need during your stay in New Zealand can be found, so you don’t need to stress with packing a lot; if it is something you can afford to leave behind and buy, please do.

Now that we have spoken about important tips to take not on your working trip to New Zealand, let’s discuss the essential items, such as travel documents, clothing, shoes, toiletries, etc., that you will need;

Travel Document 

After finalizing your itinerary for your trip, please ensure you don’t forget to pack the following essential travel document;

• Passport (always ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after your departure date from New Zealand)
• Travel insurance is very important. It will be beneficial in the event of the unexpected. 

Clothing 

For your working holiday trip, please pack as light as possible and, as earlier mentioned, keep it as simple as possible. Go for outfits that can be worn multiple times and styled together. Tilt your packing toward versatility yet comfort and go along with clothing items that can be worn in different layers because of the unpredictable weather change. Here are some clothing items you should pack:

• Jeans (2 jeans should do just fine)
• Leggings
• Sleepwear (can also double as loungewear)
• Pants
• Dress (since you don’t have to look too fancy in New Zealand, two dress is ok)
• Causal dress
• Tops (long and short)
• Tshirt (long and short) 
• Sweater 
• Jacket
• Scarf (lightweight)
• Swimsuits (when you need to take a swim)
• Underwears
• Bras (reular and sport bras)
• Socks (long and short)
• Crossbag/ purse  
• Pillowcase 
• Laundry bag  
• sunglasses

As mentioned before, going with clothing items that can be worn as layers is important. For instance, a fleece jacket can be worn alone or as a layered jacket under another jacket because it keeps you warm throughout the seasons. It is advisable to wear a lightweight coat if you prefer staying in the mountain region during winter.

• Fleece jacket
• Utility jacket
• Face shell(for the rains) 

Shoes 

As it goes in New Zealand, please keep it simple. It is highly recommended to go with hiking boots because if you are adventurous, you would want to see the mountains. New Zealand is known for how ‘outdoorsy’ it can be, so a lightweight tennis shoe coupled with flip-flops will work for most days. 

• Tennis shoe
• Flat shoes (that can be worn on a casual outfit)
• Flip-flops
• Hiking boots
• Fancy shoe (just in case you need it)

Toiletries 

If your trip to New Zealand will be extended because of your working holiday, you should be prepared to buy more toiletries throughout your stay. You don’t have to pack so many toiletries. The essential toiletries you should carry along are:

• Body wash
• Face wash
• Sponge
• Toothbrush 
• Toothpaste 
• Shampoo and conditioner 
• Face and body moisturizer
• Towel 
• Deodorant 
• Body spray and perfume
• Wipes 
• Toilet paper
• First aid kit
• Sewing kit 
• Hairbrush 
• Sanitary towels
• Hair ties 
• Pain meds 
• Lip balm
• Sunscreen (this is essential)

If you wear cosmetics, it is advisable to go with your favourite products as you may find it challenging to get the particular brand you want on your trip plus, cosmetics are pretty expensive in New Zealand 

• Foundation
• Concealer
• Powder
• Eyeliner
• Mascara
• lipsticks/ lipgloss

Electronics And Others

Going on a working holiday means you need to have all your essential electronics that will make working easy. Here are the electronics you have to pack with you.

• Phone
• Laptop 
• USB cord
• HDMI cord
• Earpods and headset 
• Speaker 
• Universal travel adaptor
• Phone and laptop charger
• Books and all necessary documents
• Notepad 
• Stationeries
• Flashlight  
• Dry line

Conclusion

I hope this has been helpful. Please add or remove from this list to fit your preference but ensure you pack as light as possible. Drop those things that are not essential and ensure to pack those that are essential. Again, most items can be bought, so there is no need to stress. Cheer to a beautiful working holiday experience!