What is WHV?

Have you heard about the Working Holiday Visa (WHV), also called WHP? This program allows young people between the ages of 18 and 30 to go to Australia to travel and work. This is a great opportunity to visit this amazing country, to work to get money, and to travel again!

What should I know before I sign up?

There is a bunch of information you should know before you sign up for WHV, from the amount of money you’ll need to details about medical insurance.

Basic facts about New-Zealand.

Population : 4 306 400
Size : 268 680 km2
Capital : Wellington
Official Languages : English, Māori and the NZ Sign Language
Currency : New Zealand Dollar (NZ$)
Time Zone : UTC +12 / Summer : UTC +13
Major Cities : Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua
Calling Code : 64

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What's New?

2009/07/1

A new website for WHV makers from all over the world!

Every year, thousands of young people go to another country thanks to the Working Holiday Visa. They are all looking for the same kind of information and they all want to meet people who are living the same experience.

Now for the first time, you can all meet on the same forum and talk about your trips or your own country, or ask about the country you want to stay in.

Information, tips, pictures, fun - that's what we want to share on www.WHVmakers.com!

Did you know?

Insurance GP - 10% off!

Do you need an insurance plan? We advise you to subscribe to Globe Partner Insurance. It offers you great coverage and if you sign up for it through www.WHVmakers.com, you’ll get 10% off!