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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 323 job vacancies listed!

16/08 - Housekeeping In Mt Cook
16/08 - Kumara Nursey Work
16/08 - Cafe Barista And Kitchen Persons
15/08 - Agricultural Engineer
15/08 - Dairy Farm Helper
15/08 - Farm Jobs Waikato South Island
15/08 - Hostel Cleaner
15/08 - French Teachers Auckland Wellington
15/08 - Italian Teacher Auckland Welllingto
15/08 - Spanish Teachers Auckland Wellingto

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
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
$19990
Auckland
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Toyota Hiace Selfcontained Campervan
New WOF New Interior Buy-Back Option
Added: 12/08/2026
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$12990
Auckland
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Nissan Serena 2012 Selfcontained
New WOF, Serviced, SC All Gear Included
Added: 12/08/2026
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$10990
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 2004 Sc Campervan
New WOF, Serviced, SC All Gear Included
Added: 12/08/2026
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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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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
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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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

Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping