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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 483 job vacancies listed!

26/09 - Mechanic / Maintenance Assistant
26/09 - Worker On Sheep And Beef Station
26/09 - Kiwifruit Thinning Job
26/09 - Kiwifruit Thinning Paengaroa
26/09 - Vegetable Packhouse
25/09 - Housekeeping
25/09 - Orchard Roles Til Christmas
25/09 - Kiwifruit Orchard Start Monday
25/09 - Thinning Roles Asap Start
25/09 - Groundskeeper Maintenance

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$5800
Christchurch
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Toyota Isis
It is fully equipped, freshly serviced, and ready to hit the road
Added: 25/09/2026
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$18000
Auckland
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2002 Lwb Toyota Hiace For Sale
Comfortable van built for ease of living Shes a beaut and ready to go
Added: 24/09/2026
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$14000
Auckland
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Nissan Vanette
Brand New WOF, solar powered fridge and outlets, self contained until 2028
Added: 23/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.
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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
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Best Cycle Trails
Enjoy New Zealand from the bike saddle and tour those harder to reach places

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
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping