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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 447 job vacancies listed!

14/09 - Chef
14/09 - Tree Trimming
14/09 - Kiwi Fruit Work
14/09 - Farm Job
14/09 - Motel Staff + $50 Accommodation
14/09 - Receptionist Weekly
14/09 - Cleaning Team Leader
14/09 - Cleaner Wanted Queenstown
14/09 - Bar Couple
14/09 - Skilled And General Labourers

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$10990
Auckland
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Selfcontained Toyota Estima With Buyback Guarantee
Certified self-contained Estima with Buyback Guarantee 5050 Repair Warranty
Added: 13/09/2026
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$14500
Auckland
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Nissan Caravan 2005 Self Contained Campervan
Reliable vehicle and camping ready with lots of storage
Added: 13/09/2026
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$6500
Auckland
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Mazda Mpv Semf Contened
The car is self contened until 03122029
Added: 13/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect
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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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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.

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 Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping