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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 484 job vacancies listed!

07/10 - Housekeeping In Aoraki Mt Cook
06/10 - Kumara Planting Staff
06/10 - Au Pair / Relief Milker
06/10 - Housekeeper / Cleaner Kaiteriteri
06/10 - Bar Person / Escape Room Gamemaster
06/10 - Carpenter
06/10 - Gardener / Landscaper Role
06/10 - Skilled And General Labourers
06/10 - Kiwi Orchard Work
06/10 - Farm Assistants Tractor Drivers

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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
$5500
Christchurch
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Toyota Isis Silver
Fully equipped, freshly serviced, and ready to hit the road GREEN Self-Contained Stamp
Added: 06/10/2026
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$14500
Christchurch
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Nissan Caravan Large 2008
Large self contained campervan, easy for taller people
Added: 06/10/2026
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$8500
Queenstown/Wanaka
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Campervan 2010 Nissan Serena
2010 Nissan Serena Campervan
Added: 06/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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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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What To Pack
Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.
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Ski the Scenery – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes
There's only so much of New Zealand's majesty you can appreciate from sea level. Strap on your skis and hit the slopes to get a Kea's eye perspective of this beautiful land.

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

Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping