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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 467 job vacancies listed!

02/11 - Treeplanting Landscape Workers
02/11 - Backpackers Needed Asap! Start Now!
02/11 - Cheesemaker
02/11 - Farm Assistant
02/11 - Kiwifruit Orchard Staff
02/11 - Skilled And General Labourers
02/11 - Trade Department Assistant
02/11 - Housekeeping In Mt Cook
02/11 - General Workers
02/11 - Host / Housekeeper Aoraki

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

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!
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$15000
Wellington
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Toyota Hiace Self Contained
Turn key ready, live in van with an amazing fold away double bed to desk setup
Added: 30/10/2026
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$4600
Nelson/Picton
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Toyota Wish 2004 Fully Equipped Camper Automatic
Automatic Fuel-Efficient FULLY EQUIPPED CAMPER , Ready for Your Next Adventure
Added: 29/10/2026
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$32000
Christchurch
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Mazda Titan 100 Home
Available in Christchurch area from 15th December NEW COF
Added: 29/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.
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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.
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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.
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Travel Itineraries
In need of a little inspiration or baffled with so many amazing options for your trip to NZ..then check out our guide.

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

E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping