Pinterest Twitter Facebook Instagram
backpackerboard
Travellers Backpacker

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.
Seasonal Jobs
Jobs

We have 344 job vacancies listed!

10/12 - Cherry Picking
10/12 - Dishwasherkitchen Hand
10/12 - Senior Chef Required
10/12 - Dairy Farm Worker
09/12 - Adventur Awaitsbackpacker-friendly
09/12 - Adventur Awaitsbackpacker-friendly
09/12 - Life Drawing Models
09/12 - Barista
08/12 - Help Me Make My Shitty Beach House More Awesome
08/12 - Cook Gourmet Burgers - Sole Charge - Takeaways

view all our vacancies >>
Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Stray Small Group Adventure Tours Stray Small Group Adventure Tours
Adventurous off the beaten track New Zealand tours
The Pod Campervan Rentals The Pod Campervan Rentals
supplied with all the kit you need
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
Travel Guide
image
Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
image
Travel Itineraries
In need of a little inspiration or baffled with so many amazing options for your trip to NZ..then check out our guide.
image
Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
image
Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.

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?
Seasonal Work for backpackers Backpacker seasonal work
Self Containment certificate in Auckland
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping
Noticeboard Listings
$5500
Auckland
CSC Toyota Lucida
Csc Toyota Lucida
Reliable self contained car with loads of extra gear
Added: 07/12/2023
view details
$4600
Auckland
Subaru Legacy Sedan
Subaru Legacy Sedan
Wof
Added: 05/12/2023
view details
$6000
Dunedin
2005 Nissan LaFesta
2005 Nissan Lafesta
Reliable, great fuel economy and perfect for 1 or 2 people.
Added: 05/12/2023
view details