Make the most of your long journey: Live, work and play in these two fantastic countries while you're Down Under! You'll get to do both SWAP New Zealand and Australia, without having to come back to Canada between adventures. The cost of the program is $1150. The fee includes your visas for both countries and all of your support services when you arrive in each country. You'll have unlimited access to our partner's resource centers in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. For more information contact swapinfo@swap.ca.

New Zealand can be quite a happy hunting ground for both male and female travellers. Attitudes are as liberal as anywhere, and relationships are generally quite uncomplicated once they get going. Travellers are seen as exotic, and if you take the daring step of openly showing an interest in someone, you should do well.

Yes, New Zealanders do speak English. But they speak their very own English, commonly referred to as Kiwi English. It's been the subject of lectures, investigations, documentaries and never-ending mockery, and, as with any other aspect of language, it's a reflection of their culture.

Here's an idea of how much day-to-day things in NZ will cost you, on average. The source is the experts themselves, our partners IEP in Auckland.

Travel CUTS offers special rates for students and youth. The awesome travel counsellors at Travel CUTS are committed to getting you the best possible rate on your flight. They are SWAP experts, and understand the time requirements, insurance, and everything else you'll need to get ready for you big adventure.