Cruz Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hi, I went to Aus a few years ago on a WHV - loved every minute of it, but had to return to the UK, due to unforseeable circumstances. However, after doing some research, I saw that I would be eligible for a NZ WHV. I will be honest in saying, its a country that I don't know much about. I have spoken to friends that have visited there previously and loved it...but said they missed the busy city life feel of Aus -( we all lived in Sydney Previously) Has anyone been to both countries that could give me a realistic comparison? I'm a city person a heart, but always up for trying something different. Thanks for any info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am a big city person and I find NZ really "small and restricting" in regards to what you can do and where you can go. It is quite gloomy and cold, in a way that I have never expected it to be. I disliked it so much that I had to resign and leave a great company, only because I could not imagine myself staying for the whole duration of my project. People are really nice and nature is beautiful, but this is all for me. I could never live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am a big city person and I find NZ really "small and restricting" in regards to what you can do and where you can go. It is quite gloomy and cold, in a way that I have never expected it to be. I disliked it so much that I had to resign and leave a great company, only because I could not imagine myself staying for the whole duration of my project. People are really nice and nature is beautiful, but this is all for me. I could never live there. Were you in the South Island Diana ? I think the South Island is very different to the North Island. The north Island is pretty similar to Australia I think. Living and working in Auckland would be much the same as living and working in an Australian city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I loved NZ but there again I only spent 3 weeks there. I should've done A WHV there too.... Wonder why I didn't.... Go for it. What is there to lose on a WHV?Will be a great experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I was based in Wellington, but I have visited NZ on previous occasions, as a tourist. I think that it is a great place to visit for a month or so and there is a lot to see. Just too slow and quiet for me to live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raillys Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I was born In New Zealand! Have been in the Uk 12 years now. Cultrually Australia and New Zealand are very similar, but that is about where the similaries end. New Zealand does get cold in winter,( never have snow on the ground only up on the mountains) But nice in summer, still lots of great beaches. Some people love New Zealands rustic, old fashioned feel. I think a lot depends on your job, wages tend to be lower than oz, and house prices are very high in Auckland. Auckland also has very limited public transport, and suffers from bad traffic jams. If you love friendly people and outdoor activities, you may really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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