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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 475 job vacancies listed!

22/09 - Hostel All Rounder
22/09 - Food Truck Operator In Wellington
22/09 - Chef
22/09 - Picker Packer/cafe No Weekend Work
22/09 - Kiwifruit Summer Work
22/09 - Chef /or Barista
22/09 - Kiwifruit Flower Thinning
22/09 - Motel Housekeepingreceptionist 25+
22/09 - Chopping Board Resurfacing Tour2026
22/09 - Kitchen Hand And Front Of House

view all our vacancies >>
Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
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
$10900
Christchurch
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2006 Toyota Alphard
Ready to go
Added: 22/09/2026
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$10990
Auckland
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Nissan Presage Selfcontained
Self Contained with many Campinggear
Added: 22/09/2026
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$14800
Christchurch
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Self Contained Toyota Alphard 2008 Campervan
Low mileage - ready to go self contained Campervan
Added: 21/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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New Zealand's Best Festival & Events
Ahhh.....where to begin? There are hundred's to choose from but here are a few of our favourites...
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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

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

Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping