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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 316 job vacancies listed!

01/08 - Dairy Farm Employee
01/08 - Waiter Staff
31/07 - Cabinet Maker Campervans
31/07 - Cabinet Maker Building Campervans
31/07 - Skilled And General Labourers
31/07 - 3 Month Contract Car Grooming
31/07 - House Assistant
31/07 - Office Support
31/07 - Cashier Wanted
31/07 - Adventure Hostels Team Member

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$5200
Christchurch
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Toyta Isis Campervan
Low mileage campervan with camping gear included
Added: 30/07/2026
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$4200
Auckland
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2003 Mazda 6 Sport Limited $4200
2003 Mazda 6 Sport Limited 4,200
Added: 30/07/2026
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$7900
Auckland
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Low Mileage Van For Sale
LOW Mileage NEW WOF - priced for quick sale
Added: 29/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.
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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living

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
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