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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 312 job vacancies listed!

12/08 - Kitchen Hand/bar Tender

12/08 - Chef

12/08 - Tractor Drivers Wanted

12/08 - Restaurant/bar

12/08 - Event Help

12/08 - Skilled And General Labourers

12/08 - Hostel All Rounder

12/08 - Hostel Assistant

12/08 - Dairy Farm Employee

12/08 - Hostel Cleaner

view all our vacancies >>

Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.

Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee

Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent

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

Noticeboard Listings

$14000

Auckland

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2005 Nissan Elgrand

2005 Nissan Elgrand Campervan Available in Auckland and surroundings

Added: 11/08/2026

$10000

Christchurch

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Mazda E2000 2001 275000km

We are selling our campervan, fully set up and ready for its next adventure

Added: 10/08/2026

$13000

Christchurch

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2013 Nissan Serena Selfcontained Lowmileage

Meet Pepper Our reliable ready-to-travel, green Self-Contained Nissan Serena

Added: 09/08/2026

Travel Guide

Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.

Auckland on a Budget

If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.

Best Bungee Jumps

Where better to try a bungee jump than where it all started back in the eighties.

Best Hikes in New Zealand

Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.

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
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!

Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales

Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work

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