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WELCOME TO BACKPACKERBOARD!

Welcome to the biggest & longest established website dedicated to travellers in New Zealand.
So what have we got lined up? Well for starters we have our own dedicated NZ guide full of essential information. Then we have listings for hostels, activities and transport companies to help you organise your trip. When you arrive we have our noticeboard for buying and selling and also the biggest online jobs board for travellers with 100's of vacancies.
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Jobs

We have 167 job vacancies listed!

10/06 - Chef De Partie And Kitchen Hands
10/06 - Barista
10/06 - Yard Hand / Vehicle Detailer
10/06 - Second Chef
10/06 - Work For Accommodation
10/06 - Medical Administrator 6 To 12 Mths
10/06 - Flower Bulb Process Worker
10/06 - Kitchen Hand Dishwasher
10/06 - Temp Medical Administrators
10/06 - Support Worker Central Wellington A

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4200
Christchurch
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Honda Stepwgn 2006 Camper Self Contained
Ready to live in the car
Added: 09/06/2026
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$2200
Auckland
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Honda Civic 2005
Cheap Reliable 2005 Honda Civic
Added: 09/06/2026
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$4500
Auckland
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2006 Mazda Demio
Clean, roomie, and reliable Open to offers
Added: 08/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking the bank
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living
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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be

What's new in the guide

Access All Areas
Landscapes to Make-You-Go-Oooo
Best Cycle Trails
Best Bungee Jumps

Your questions answered

How do you find cheap internal flights?
A Guide to Self-contained Campervans
Can I camp in New Zealand?
How do I get mail & post?
Backpacker Group Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping