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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 221 job vacancies listed!

25/06 - Junior Chef
25/06 - Dishwasher
25/06 - Tractor Driver
25/06 - Commercial Housekeeper Driver!
25/06 - Kayak Guide / Ocean Expert
25/06 - Medical Administrator Starting July
25/06 - Eastwood Cafe / Terrace Catering
25/06 - Dairy Farm Assistant
25/06 - Housekeepers Now Until April
25/06 - Winter Pruning Tree Training

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$6400
Auckland
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Honda Stream Optional Platform Bed Camping Kit
Low mileage, reliable, and everything included and ready for your road trip
Added: 25/06/2026
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$6500
Auckland
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Toyota Estima 2001 Selfcontained Campervan
Old but Gold Ready for Your NZ Road Trip
Added: 24/06/2026
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$12000
Auckland
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Mitsubishi L300 Long 2006
Mitsubishi L300 Long 2006
Added: 23/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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Tramping - A Noble Pursuit
Tramp your way through New Zealand to experience this unique country
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect
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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.

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

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping