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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 312 job vacancies listed!

05/08 - Downsize Assistant Handyman/garde
05/08 - General Labour Great Location
05/08 - Receptionhousekeeping
05/08 - Breakfast Lodge Cook
05/08 - Assistant Farm Worker
05/08 - Tractor Driver
05/08 - Housekeeping
05/08 - Tractor Driver
05/08 - Traffic Controller
05/08 - Experienced Wait Staff

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$650000
Northland
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Subaru Outback
Priced to sell Excellent condition for its age New Radiator and drive belt in 2025
Added: 05/08/2026
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$7500
Queenstown/Wanaka
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2009 Subaru Legacy
Self Contained Certified Subaru Legacy
Added: 04/08/2026
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$21000
Auckland
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Mitsubishi L300 High Roof Solar 2012 Camper Van
ready to go campervan with lots of camping gear in good condition
Added: 03/08/2026
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Travel Guide
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect
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Ski the Scenery – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes
There's only so much of New Zealand's majesty you can appreciate from sea level. Strap on your skis and hit the slopes to get a Kea's eye perspective of this beautiful land.
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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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NZ Best Beaches - North Island
You are spoilt for choice, but here are a few of our favourite spots.

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

Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping