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Travellers Backpacker

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.
Seasonal Jobs Reclaim tax from working in New Zealand
Jobs

We have 146 job vacancies listed!

02/07 - Farm Hand
02/07 - Farm Assistant
02/07 - Dairy Farm Assistant
02/07 - Calf Rearer
02/07 - Administration Temps
02/07 - Bar Wait Staff
02/07 - Temp Marketing Admin Pt
02/07 - Shop Assistant
02/07 - Glamping Business Warehouse Updat
02/07 - Duty Manager Hanmer Springs

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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
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Travel Guide
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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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What To Pack
Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.
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Customs, Excise & Quarantine
Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!

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?
Seasonal Work for backpackers Backpacker seasonal work
Self Containment certificate in Auckland
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Skydive Taupo Skydive Taupo
Free transfer from/to Rotorua
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Largest colony of Little penguins on mainland New
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping
Noticeboard Listings
$5800
Auckland
Honda Odyssee
Honda Odyssee
Low mileage and a lot of camping gear
Added: 01/07/2024
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$6000
Auckland
Selfcontained Toyota Townace
Selfcontained Toyota Townace
Relaible selfcontained Toyota Townace, fully equiped and ready to go
Added: 01/07/2024
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$19000
Auckland
VW T5 Campervan
Vw T5 Campervan
includes bedding and full kitchen equipment
Added: 01/07/2024
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