Travel 'interns' to tour 2000km of NZ

APNZ

22 Oct, 2014 10:40 PM2 mins to read

A visit to Milford Sound will be among the experiences on offer for the winners of Experience Oz + NZ's Ultimate Internship. Photo / Thinkstock

Forget a summer internship of fetching coffee and photocopying - a travel company is offering a $30,000, 10-day, 2000km tour of New Zealand, jam packed with extreme adventure activities.

Bungy jumping, white water rafting, sky diving, jet boating and visiting an active volcano in tourist hotspots around Queenstown, Milford Sound, Rotorua and Matamata are all on the cards for successful applicants.

Experience Oz + NZ announced its Ultimate Internship offer last week, and is asking anyone over 18 to apply by submitting a photo or video resume to its website or social media accounts.

Rotorua's Champagne Pool. Photo / Thinkstock

Interns will document their trip on social media to market the country to potential tourists in the Australian market, said Michelle Woodruff, the company's business development manager.

"We are looking for four New Zealanders to showcase their backyard to their Aussie mates across the ditch.

"The four chosen interns will visit seven iconic locations, alongside an Experience Oz representative, exploring some of New Zealand's most unique attractions while showcasing their experiences in real time through photos, blogs, social media and videos."

In total, the interns will clock up 2000km on the trip, due to take place from November 17 to 26.

Mountainous terrain on the Central Plateau. Photo / Thinkstock

Keen applicants should submit a "visual resume" with photos or videos of their favourite landmarks and experiences from where they called home in New Zealand, Ms Woodruff said.

"It's a great opportunity for those with a passion for travel adventures [and are] looking to build their portfolios and learn new skills in media production and social media along the way," she said.

Applications for the internships are open until October 27.