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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 497 job vacancies listed!

08/10 - Start Tuesday Kumara Planting
08/10 - Treeplanting Landscape Workers
08/10 - Skilled And General Labourers
08/10 - Fixed Term Position S Available
08/10 - Vinyard Workers
07/10 - Gardening And Home Help
07/10 - Tree Weed Removal Crew
07/10 - Barista / Campground Assistant
07/10 - Outdoor Activity Assistant
07/10 - Orchard Worker

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$7500
Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty
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Mitsubishi Outlander
Low mileage and comfortable double bed in this SUV ready for the adventure
Added: 07/10/2026
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$9500
Auckland
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Nissan Vanette 2000 White 199 Xxx Km Selfcontained
NISSAN VANETTE 2000 WHITE MILEAGE 199 XXX km - BELUGA GREEN SELF-CONTAINED UNTIL
Added: 07/10/2026
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$10995
Auckland
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2006 Nissan Serena $10995low Mileage
2006 NISSAN SERENA 10,995Low Mileage
Added: 07/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.
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Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work
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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking 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

E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping