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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 469 job vacancies listed!

09/11 - Room Attendant
09/11 - Duty Manager/supervisor Wanted
09/11 - Drystock Farm Development
09/11 - Food Beverage Attendant
09/11 - Dairy Farm Worker
09/11 - Housekeepers / Cleaners
09/11 - Experienced Hotel Receptionist
09/11 - Hop Harvest March 2027
09/11 - Groomer/ Shuttle Driver
09/11 - Packing And General Work 4+months

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans Kiwi Road Trips Buyback Campervans
Buyback Campervans with Warranties
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
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
$9600
Christchurch
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Toyota Estima T Self Contained Campervan
Well maintained easy to drive camper van with camping gear and comparably low km
Added: 06/11/2026
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$2980
Auckland
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7 Seater Honda Stream
Very tidy Auto not CVT low mileage view in Pakuranga
Added: 06/11/2026
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$8000
Auckland
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Self Contained Toyota Wish
SELF-CONTAINED, low mileage and lots of campin gear
Added: 06/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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The Golden Rules of Camping in NZ
Thinking about camping while on your travels, then check out our guide to the golden rules you need to follow
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Unique Activities To Do - South Island
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the most spectacular, thrilling or awe-inspiring activities...but here are just a few of our favourites.
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Flights Guide
Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.

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

Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping