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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 185 job vacancies listed!

24/04 - Au Pair Nanny
24/04 - Sports Coaches
24/04 - Field Worker
24/04 - Gardener
24/04 - Dairy Farm Assistant
24/04 - Factory Production Assistant
24/04 - Ski Shop Rental/retail Assistant
23/04 - Landscaping Site Labour
23/04 - Haircut Models
23/04 - Hairdresser Blowup Hairdressing

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$13000
Christchurch
Mazda bongo 2010 $13000 AUTOmatic!
Mazda Bongo 2010 $13000 Automatic
This car saves my life
Added: 24/04/2025
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$3900
Auckland
Toyota Ipsum 2005 selfcontained incl full camping setup
Toyota Ipsum 2005 Selfcontained Incl Full Camping Setup
Our Trusty Travel Buddy is Looking for New Adventures
Added: 24/04/2025
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$10500
Auckland
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace
Old but gold with plenty of space
Added: 24/04/2025
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Travel Guide
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Landscapes to Make-You-Go-Oooo
You're spoilt for choice in New Zealand when it comes to awe-inspiring scenery and landscapes
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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.
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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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The Golden Rules of Camping in NZ
Thinking about camping while on your travels, then check out our guide to the golden rules you need to follow

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?
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Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

JUCY Cruise Milford Sound JUCY Cruise Milford Sound
Pick up locations from Queenstown & Te Anau
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping