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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 312 job vacancies listed!

05/08 - Downsize Assistant Handyman/garde
05/08 - General Labour Great Location
05/08 - Receptionhousekeeping
05/08 - Breakfast Lodge Cook
05/08 - Assistant Farm Worker
05/08 - Tractor Driver
05/08 - Housekeeping
05/08 - Tractor Driver
05/08 - Traffic Controller
05/08 - Experienced Wait Staff

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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
$650000
Northland
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Subaru Outback
Priced to sell Excellent condition for its age New Radiator and drive belt in 2025
Added: 05/08/2026
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$7500
Queenstown/Wanaka
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2009 Subaru Legacy
Self Contained Certified Subaru Legacy
Added: 04/08/2026
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$21000
Auckland
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Mitsubishi L300 High Roof Solar 2012 Camper Van
ready to go campervan with lots of camping gear in good condition
Added: 03/08/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.
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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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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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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 Self Containment certificates
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping