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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 196 job vacancies listed!

17/06 - Lavender Farm And Tree Weed Removal
17/06 - Membrane Roofers/water Proofers
17/06 - Membrane Roofers/waterproofers
17/06 - Engineering Jobs
17/06 - Labourer
17/06 - Carpenters/hammer Hands
17/06 - Electrical Work Tauranga
17/06 - Electrical Work Rotorua
17/06 - Tradespeople Wanted! Taupo
17/06 - Construction Labourers Christchurch

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
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
$9500
Auckland
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Honda Odissey Green Self Contained 2 People
fully equipped campervan
Added: 15/06/2026
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$13200
Auckland
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Hyundai H1
Hey travelers We are selling our Hyundai H1 2012 camper van in Auckland
Added: 15/06/2026
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$5900
Auckland
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Honda Odyssey Green Selfcontained Ready To Travel
Self-Contained Honda Odyssey Perfect Backpacker Car, Ready to Go
Added: 15/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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The Golden Rules of Camping in NZ
Thinking about camping while on your travels, then check out our guide to the golden rules you need to follow
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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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Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work
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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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping