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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 319 job vacancies listed!

25/07 - Kitchenhand At Iconic Luxury Lodge
25/07 - French Teachers Auckland Wellington
25/07 - Spanish Teachers Auckland Wellingto
25/07 - Italian Teacher Auckland Welllingto
24/07 - Housekeepers In Central Nelson
24/07 - Tractor Operator Vegetable Crop
24/07 - Berry Planting Crew
24/07 - Calf Rearer
24/07 - Barista
24/07 - Front Desk Executive

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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.
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$6000
Christchurch
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Battery replaced and full service done in May
Added: 24/07/2026
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$4200
Auckland
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2006 Honda Odyssey Absolute $4200
Find it in detail via car jam httpswwwcarjamconzcarplateJGA225
Added: 23/07/2026
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$6500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Isis Campervan
Low mileage campervan with camping gear included
Added: 23/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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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
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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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Best Bungee Jumps
Where better to try a bungee jump than where it all started back in the eighties.
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.

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 Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping