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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 466 job vacancies listed!

13/11 - Orchard Net Spreading
13/11 - Restaurant Jobs In Te Anau
12/11 - Wellington Motel Cleaner Needed
12/11 - 1 X Housekeeper Inc Accom
12/11 - Bakery Front Of House
12/11 - Chef And Kitchen Hands Wanted
12/11 - Summer Season Front Of House Staff!
12/11 - Cook/chef
12/11 - Airbnb Cleaner $28ph + $800 Bonus
12/11 - House Keeper/reception

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans
Buyback Campervans with Warranties
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$5900
Auckland
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2007 Honda Crv Sport 4wd Automatic
Reliable and spacious 4WD, perfect for a road-trip with lots of camping gear included
Added: 12/11/2026
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$10900
Christchurch
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2003 Toyota Hiace
Reliable Toyota hiace, all camping gear included
Added: 12/11/2026
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$7400
Christchurch
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Honda Odyssey 2011 Fully Equipped Backpacker Camp
Fully equipped backpacker car Honda Odyssey with bed, kitchen amp camping gear
Added: 12/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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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
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.
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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!

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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping