SWAPPER Testimonials

“ There are a lot of seasonal jobs in vineyards as well as picking other fruits like apples, pears, cherries, etc. If you really want to work, there is always something to do, lots of time in flexible schedule.”
Gabrielle Préfontaine Beaupré, SWAP New Zealand

"Sky diving in Lake Wanaka, white water rafting on the Rangitata Gorge, and spending the summer working at a hostel in Christchurch. It was all amazing! I now plan on visiting Europe and Japan. I'm hoping to be able to meet up with all the awesome people I met while I was in New Zealand. The world is too big and too exciting with too many awesome people to sit in one place! "
Lisa Hanam, SWAP New Zealand

"If you want somewhere to start, NZ is the place! It's easy and very accommodating to make travel stress-free and convenient .  Kiwi's are very friendly and helpful so don't be afraid to ask people for help. Try and find a job that get you discounts on events or activities and it will cut your costs in half. "
Lauren Anne Passarelli, SWAP New Zealand

"I decided to go with SWAP because I knew they'd be there for me all throughout my trip, from start to finish. They helped with accommodation, job searching, and everything in-between. It's good to know, especially when you're far from home, that you've got someone looking out for you. "
Ashli Pitzschel, SWAP New Zealand

“I wanted the peace of mind that there would be someone there to help me find work and accommodation. They also helped me with setting up things that I would have never thought of, like a tax number and bank account.”
Charisse Ramsundar, SWAP New Zealand

“Travelling with SWAP makes it so much less stressful and more secure…and more fun!”
Vincent Ouellet Jobin, SWAP New Zealand

"Being on my own in a foreign country gave me the freedom to travel wherever I wanted and also taught me to be self-reliant. I have matured in so many ways and learned a great deal about myself. For anyone who is thinking about going on SWAP, my advice is to do it. Your experience is something that will always stay with you."
Neil Pollock, SWAP New Zealand