WanderlustNZ

10/08/2026

🥝 KIWIFRUIT BUD THINNING IS COMING! 🌞

Looking for work in New Zealand this spring? Come to Wanderlust NZ in Tauranga and join the kiwifruit bud thinning season!
🍃 Starts early October 2026
🚐 Transport to and from the orchards organised
🌍 Meet backpackers from all over the world
🏡 Stay at Wanderlust NZ, right on the waterfront
🌊 Beach, sunshine & good vibes in your time off!

Book your stay at Wanderlust NZ to access the job. Places are limited, so don’t wait!

Work. Stay. Explore. Repeat.

📍 Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

07/08/2026

🎶 FESTIVAL SEASON IS COMING! 🎶

The gigs are getting bigger, the weekends are getting busier, and the beds are getting booked!
If you’ve got a festival on the calendar, get your WanderlustNZ bed sorted today 🛏️🍻.

Give our friendly team a call and get you and your crew booked in today.
We have a range of dorms to suit everyone, 2, 4, 6 or even 12-bed dorms plus private rooms if you prefer your own space.

📞 07 262 0027

Don’t leave it until the last minute - festival weekends fill up fast! 🤙

06/08/2026

Kiwifruit bud thinning jobs - Starting early October‼

Staying at Wanderlust NZ? We have you covered! get yourself booked in on our weekly rates and we will walk you through the rest! Guaranteed work for 6-10 weeks!😇

No experience needed, just a good attitude and you must stay with us to apply!😄

🫵 Email now for more details - [email protected]
Or book & apply. Be sure to check out the weekly prices!

See you soon!🥝🥝

Bay of Plenty NZ Backpacker Jobs Seasonal Work in New Zealand Downtown Tauranga WanderlustNZ

05/08/2026

Make Wanderlust your home while you get set up in Tauranga. Weekly rates, job assistance, a friendly crew and all the comforts of home ☺️.

Enquire for more info today - [email protected]

04/08/2026

Ready to work work work? 🎵😍

Work✅️
Stay ✅️
Friends ✅️
Great vibe ✅️
Straight forward ✅️

The 2026 Kiwi fruit season is upon us and as usual, bookings are open! 🥝🥝

We work with a couple of partners who help gather work for our beautiful guests! Simply have a place in the hostel reserved and a job on the orchards for the season could be yours!😍

Early October is when it all begins! Get your place booked by making a weekly reservation through the website. All bookings must be on the weekly rate and for two weeks at the beggining. Be sure to contact our email at [email protected] to find all the T&Cs details prior to booking 🙏

Once booked, your spot is confirmed and the rest is a walk in the park! 😁

See you soon!
Wanderlust Tribe🩵

01/08/2026

Thank you to every guest who has walked through our doors, every staff member who has been part of our journey, and everyone who has supported Wanderlust over the years. 💙

From lifelong friendships and unforgettable adventures to shared meals, laughter, and memories from every corner of the world—you've all helped make Wanderlust what it is today.

Whether you stayed for one night or one season, worked with us, or simply recommended us to a fellow traveller, you've left your mark on our little hostel by the Tauranga waterfront.

Here's to the incredible community we've built together, and to all the amazing people we'll welcome in the years ahead. 🌏✨

Thank you for being part of the Wanderlust story.

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

✨WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE✨

✔️ Save money – Weekly rates are much cheaper than paying night by night.

✔️ Job assistance – Looking for work? Our friendly reception team has plenty of local knowledge and can help point you towards current job opportunities.

✔️ Prime location – Stay right on Tauranga’s beautiful waterfront in the CBD, with cafés, bars and unbeatable sunset views just steps away.

Settle in, save more and make lifelong memories ✨.
Enquire today for more details.

27/07/2026

❄️ Chilly mornings, sunny days… winter is the perfect time to explore Papamoa Hills Regional Park! ☀️🌿

Hop on a short local bus ride from Wanderlust then enjoy a 15-minute bike ride to the start of the trail. The climb is worth every step, with stunning views over Papamoa, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga and the sparkling coastline waiting at the top. ⛰️✨

24/07/2026

💼 Looking for work? We’re here to help! 🙌

Why stay at Wanderlust NZ? Aside from our awesome central location and waterfront views, we’re always sharing local job opportunities with our guests! This week alone we’ve had employers reach out looking for staff in a range of roles, including baristas, FOH, chefs, bartenders and labourers.

Plus, with our affordable weekly rates, you can keep your accommodation costs down while you work and explore everything the Bay has to offer.

From job tips to local connections, our team is here to help you take the first step in your kiwi adventure 🌿.

Get yourself booked in and come chat to our friendly reception team to see what opportunities are available this week 🙌🏻.