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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.
Self Containment certificate in Auckland
Jobs

We have 195 job vacancies listed!

16/07 - Solar Farm Workers
16/07 - Childcare After School
16/07 - Dairyfarm Assistant
16/07 - Avocado Orchard Work
16/07 - Grocery Store Retail Assistant
16/07 - Truck Washer
16/07 - Accounting/finance Temp Jobs!!
16/07 - Dairy Farm Assistant
16/07 - Duty Manager
16/07 - Temporary Fencing Installer

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
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
$9800
Christchurch
Great CAMPERVAN for Sale in Christchurch
Great Campervan For Sale In Christchurch
It is a really good full-checked and equiped Campervan
Added: 06/07/2025
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$18000
Dunedin
2000 Toyota Hiace High Roof Campervan
2000 Toyota Hiace High Roof Campervan
Green sticker, fresh WOF Extra high roof
Added: 05/07/2025
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$4100
Hawke's Bay
Honda Odyssey 24L Black
Honda Odyssey 24l Black
Great mpv car good for camperecar, sleepercar and working holiday
Added: 05/07/2025
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Travel Guide
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Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.
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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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Taking a Tour with Flying Kiwi
Join these New Zealand specialists for a jam-packed tour of the country and make friends for life.
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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?
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Pohautu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohautu Penguins Sea Kayaking
No experience neccesary
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Skydive Bay Of Islands Skydive Bay Of Islands
Most scenic jump location
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping