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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 604 job vacancies listed!

23/10 - All Rounder Wanted
23/10 - Orchard Hand Apple Thinning
23/10 - Bakery Assistant Wanted
23/10 - Lily Bulbs Scaling
23/10 - Csr Shopping Mall
23/10 - Fb Attendant
23/10 - Vineyard Workers
23/10 - Skilled And General Labourers
23/10 - Sandwich Artists
23/10 - Farm Assistants/tractor Drivers

view all our vacancies >>
Activity Listings

Transport Companies

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4000
Auckland
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Mazda Axela 2005
small-ish and reliable
Added: 23/10/2026
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$6900
Nelson/Picton
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Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Spacegear
This is a go anywhere 4x4 camper, high wheel base ,snorkel ,tow bar,diesel
Added: 21/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Serena
Ready to go, self-contained car
Added: 21/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Accommodation Options
NZ has loads of accommodation options, from wild camping to couch surfing. Check out to all your options.
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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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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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Food & Drink
Let us take you on a little journey through the food and drink delights of New Zealand.

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

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping