| New Zealand is famous for its adventure tourism and | | | | consult with the New Zealand Embassy or Consulate |
| extreme sports and one of the most fun things you | | | | when you go to apply for your visa. Apply in |
| can do here in New Zealand is to ski. If you are a | | | | advance other wise you might miss the boat (or |
| skier or even would like to try it out the slopes of | | | | flight I might say). |
| the Coronet Peak or the Treble Cone in the South | | | | Make sure that you fly out to New Zealand at |
| Island which are touted to be favourites amongst | | | | the beginning of the Ski Season so that you can |
| skiers. On the North Island you could visit the Turoa | | | | start searching for a job soon enough and there will |
| & Whakapapa or the Manganui. | | | | be a lot more vacancies than later. It is very difficult |
| Following are some tips for your next holiday for ski | | | | to find a job in a foreign country so it is best that |
| in New Zealand. | | | | you keep an open mind to many different possibilities. |
| Save money in advance as you will need to fund | | | | A neat trick is to work for the mountain where the |
| your airfare, food, internal travel and your | | | | slopes are situated. By this I mean the company that |
| accommodation. If you are planning to visit for a long | | | | operates the slopes so that you a get free passes |
| time then you could also think of a working holiday | | | | for the transportation up the mountain. |
| which allows you to take up a job so that you can | | | | Carry your skis and ski gear from home as you |
| fund your expenses. | | | | will find the ski equipment is not that cheap in New |
| A good idea is to book your air ticket at least a | | | | Zealand. |
| month is advance so that you can get a much better | | | | Make sure you pack correctly. By this I mean |
| deal. Most airlines have great discounts and offers so | | | | carry the right clothing and the warmest of your |
| if you are planning out your trip then keep an eye | | | | woolies. The winters on the South Island where most |
| out for them. You could also get a great non-stop | | | | of the skiing takes places can be a killer. |
| flight which is sometimes difficult. So book now! | | | | If you are going to hire a car then make sure |
| Make sure you have a passport that is valid for | | | | you have a valid New Zealand, Australian or an English |
| at least three months after the date of departure | | | | International driver's license. You need to be 21 years |
| form New Zealand. This is important or they could | | | | at least and remember the Kiwis drive on the left. |
| reject your visa and that would be a complete joy | | | | After this overview you could book your self a great |
| kill. | | | | trip to ski in New Zealand with New Zealand Travels |
| You cannot work on a regular tourist visa and | | | | at our website. |
| requires a completely different application. You could | | | | |