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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 473 job vacancies listed!

26/09 - Au Pair
26/09 - Holiday Park Housekeeping
26/09 - Mechanic / Maintenance Assistant
26/09 - Worker On Sheep And Beef Station
26/09 - Kiwifruit Thinning Job
26/09 - Kiwifruit Thinning Paengaroa
26/09 - Vegetable Packhouse
25/09 - Housekeeping
25/09 - Orchard Roles Til Christmas
25/09 - Kiwifruit Orchard Start Monday

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$5800
Christchurch
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Toyota Isis
It is fully equipped, freshly serviced, and ready to hit the road
Added: 25/09/2026
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$18000
Auckland
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2002 Lwb Toyota Hiace For Sale
Comfortable van built for ease of living Shes a beaut and ready to go
Added: 24/09/2026
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$14000
Auckland
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Nissan Vanette
Brand New WOF, solar powered fridge and outlets, self contained until 2028
Added: 23/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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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
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Tramping - A Noble Pursuit
Tramp your way through New Zealand to experience this unique country
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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in 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 Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping