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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 485 job vacancies listed!

07/11 - Housekeeper
07/11 - Dairy Farm Assistant/herd Manager
07/11 - Housekeeping
07/11 - Restaurant Manager
07/11 - Housekeeper/ Reception
07/11 - Golf Resort All Rounder
07/11 - Vineyard Worker
07/11 - Dairy Farm Work/farmhand
07/11 - Chef De Partie
07/11 - Cafe Worker/ Barista

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$9600
Christchurch
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Toyota Estima T Self Contained Campervan
Well maintained easy to drive camper van with camping gear and comparably low km
Added: 06/11/2026
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$2980
Auckland
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7 Seater Honda Stream
Very tidy Auto not CVT low mileage view in Pakuranga
Added: 06/11/2026
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$8000
Auckland
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Self Contained Toyota Wish
SELF-CONTAINED, low mileage and lots of campin gear
Added: 06/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand's Best Festival & Events
Ahhh.....where to begin? There are hundred's to choose from but here are a few of our favourites...
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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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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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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.

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

Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping