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New Zealand's largest job site aimed at travellers

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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 158 job vacancies listed!

13/06 - Evening Receptionist Christchurch

12/06 - Turtle Totes Needs You Marketing

12/06 - Turtle Totes Needs You Too

12/06 - Hospitality Job At Anatoki Salmon

12/06 - General Labourer Blenheim

12/06 - Event Staff Needed

12/06 - Office Support

12/06 - Legal Temps Jobs

12/06 - Dairy Farm Assistant

12/06 - Cabinet Makers / Joiners

view all our vacancies >>

Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton

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

$9000

Christchurch

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Mazda Bongo Sc

Comfy, easy to drive and winter-ready

Added: 10/06/2026

$9490

Auckland

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Toyota Aqua Hybrid 2013

Economical and well-maintained hybrid vehicle Perfect for city driving and long distance

Added: 10/06/2026

$8500

Christchurch

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Mazda Mpv 2004 Selfcontained Campervan

Ready to hit the road and explore New Zealand Reliable and well-maintained 2004 Mazda MPV

Added: 10/06/2026

Travel Guide

New Zealand ID cards

Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.

An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.

Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.

Auckland on a Budget

If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break 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

Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales

Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ

Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping