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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 484 job vacancies listed!

07/11 - Housekeeper
07/11 - Dairy Farm Assistant/herd Manager
07/11 - Housekeeping
07/11 - Restaurant Manager
07/11 - Housekeeper/ Reception
07/11 - Golf Resort All Rounder
07/11 - Vineyard Worker
07/11 - Dairy Farm Work/farmhand
07/11 - Chef De Partie
07/11 - Cafe Worker/ Barista

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
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
$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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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living
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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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Best Cycle Trails
Enjoy New Zealand from the bike saddle and tour those harder to reach places
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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.

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

Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
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