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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 379 job vacancies listed!

24/08 - Cafe Chef
24/08 - Skilled And General Labourers
24/08 - Gardener Maintenance
24/08 - Morning Supervisor
24/08 - Farm Hand Tractor Driver
24/08 - Female Calf Rearer
24/08 - Surf Instructor
24/08 - Housekeepers Nelson
24/08 - Front Of House
24/08 - Property Maintenance

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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
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
$12000
Auckland
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Ford Econovan Maxi Hi Roof
Oldie but a goodie
Added: 23/08/2026
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$10995
Auckland
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Selfcontained 2007 Toyota Voxy
Self-ContainedNEW WOFInverterLow Milage
Added: 22/08/2026
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$10000
Auckland
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Holiday Van On Wheels
Epic adventure garrenteed
Added: 21/08/2026
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Travel Guide
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Unique Activities To Do - South Island
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the most spectacular, thrilling or awe-inspiring activities...but here are just a few of our favourites.
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Accommodation Options
NZ has loads of accommodation options, from wild camping to couch surfing. Check out to all your options.
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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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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking the bank

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
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping