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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 297 job vacancies listed!

20/07 - Farmhand On Regenerative Dairy Farm
20/07 - Spanish Teacher Auckland Wellington
20/07 - French Teacher Auckland
20/07 - Orchard Machinery Operator
20/07 - Hospitality All Rounder
20/07 - Housekeeper
20/07 - Dairy Farm Workers
20/07 - Housekeeping Team Member
20/07 - Childcare/dairy Farm Work
20/07 - Backpacker Crew Member

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$7800
Nelson/Picton
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Van 4x4 Mitsubishi Delica
Great reliable 4x4 Camper Van, comes with camping equipment
Added: 19/07/2026
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$4000
Christchurch
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Honda Odyssey 173000km
2004 Honda Odyssey, 173,xxx km, WOF 032027, Rego 122026 NOW NZ4,000 ONO
Added: 19/07/2026
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$14000
Christchurch
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Home Away From Home
Good vibes pocket spring mattress
Added: 19/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.
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Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.
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Converting overseas driving licence
Check out our guide to how you convert your driving licence to a NZ one.
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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.

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

Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping