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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 309 job vacancies listed!

29/07 - Multiple Hospo Job Opportunities
29/07 - Casual Housekeeper
29/07 - National Park Lodge Worker Wanted
29/07 - Barista New Cafe Opening
29/07 - Casual Labourers Wanted!
29/07 - General Worker
29/07 - Waitress
29/07 - Maintenance Supervisor
29/07 - Planting Team Leader
29/07 - Reservations Assistant

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
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
$6000
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 2005 Selfcontained
Toyota Estima 2005 - Fully equiped
Added: 28/07/2026
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$6500
Auckland
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Toyota Estima W 2nd Battery Fridge
Green Self Contained until 082029 Warrant of Fitness WoF until 012027 R
Added: 26/07/2026
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$10000
Auckland
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Toyota Hiace Supercustom
Fully equipped van with kayak and racks regularly serviced without issues for over 2 years
Added: 25/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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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
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Best Bungee Jumps
Where better to try a bungee jump than where it all started back in the eighties.
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break 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

Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping