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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.

AWF

Travel Cars NZ

Jobs

We have 527 job vacancies listed!

12/10 - Skilled And General Labourers

12/10 - Kumara Planting Season

12/10 - Farm Assistants/tractor Drivers

11/10 - Flower Milling Starting Early Nov

11/10 - Flower Picking Starting Early Nov

11/10 - Seasonal Front Of House

11/10 - Housekeeper Adventure Hostels

11/10 - Joiners

11/10 - Hostel Receptionist/housekeeper

11/10 - Housekeeping Explore Discover

view all our vacancies >>

Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent

Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee

Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!

Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share

Noticeboard Listings

$9000

Christchurch

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Mazda Mpv 4wd Selfcontained Camper

Mazda MPV 4WD Self-Contained Camper Fully Equipped Ready to Travel NZ9,000

Added: 09/10/2026

$12990

Auckland

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Self Contained Roof Rack Awning Buyback Guarantee

Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF

Added: 09/10/2026

$28000

Auckland

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Nissan Caravan

2011 NISSAN CARAVAN HIGH ROOF LONG WHEEL BASE SELF-CONTAINED FULLY EQ

Added: 09/10/2026

Travel Guide

Customs, Excise & Quarantine

Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!

Currency, Money & Tipping

Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.

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.

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

Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work

Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft

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