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New Zealand's largest job site aimed at travellers

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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.

AWF

Travel Cars NZ

Jobs

We have 239 job vacancies listed!

01/07 - Bro Pair / Manny

01/07 - Agricontracting Tractor Drivers

01/07 - Guest Service Agent/ Receptionist

01/07 - Exterior Detailer Heavy Equipment

01/07 - Skilled And General Labourers

01/07 - Dairy Farm Worker

01/07 - Content Creator / Cafe All Rounder

01/07 - Casual Wash Crew Truckwash

01/07 - Housekeeper

01/07 - Brand Ambassador Auckland!

view all our vacancies >>

Activity Listings

Transport Companies

BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort

Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton

Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share

Noticeboard Listings

$6500

Christchurch

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Toyota Estima 2005

Hello, selling my beloved campercar as I will be leaving NZ

Added: 01/07/2026

$3750

Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty

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Honda Fit 2004 Camping Equipment

Last serviced in February, runs smoothly, camping equipment included

Added: 30/06/2026

$4500

Auckland

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2001 Toyota Estima Selfcontained

Amazing condition 2001 Toyota Estima Campervan

Added: 29/06/2026

Travel Guide

Customs, Excise & Quarantine

Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!

BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living

Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect

Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.

Rotorua's - Best Of Culture

Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.

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's Supreme Scream Machine!

Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work

Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing

Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping