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WELCOME TO BACKPACKERBOARD

Welcome to the biggest and 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 860 job vacancies listed!

19/03 - Experienced In Telesales
19/03 - Landscaping Labourers Queenstown
19/03 - Wanaka Labourers Buildinglandscaping
19/03 - Skilled Labourer Queenstown
19/03 - Forklift Driver
19/03 - German Language Practice
19/03 - Cafe Staff All Roles - Live At The Beach
19/03 - Outdoor Instructor Kids Camp
19/03 - Work Exchange Cleaners
19/03 - Live In Aupair

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Stray - Small Group Adventure Tours Stray - Small Group Adventure Tours
Adventurous off the beaten track New Zealand tours
Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours Flying Kiwi Adventure Tours
Explore NZ beyond the tourist trail
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Travel Guide
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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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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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.
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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

What's new in the guide

Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living

Your questions answered

A Guide to Self-contained Campervans
Can I camp in New Zealand?
How do I get mail & post?
What is the GST tax in NZ?
Backpacker Hostels | Cheap Accommodation New Zealand Travellers Car Insurance
Tax back service when leaving New Zealand YHA NZ
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Skydive Taupo Skydive Taupo
Free transfer from/to Rotorua
Hiking New Zealand Hiking New Zealand
Hikes available across New Zealand
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping
Noticeboard Listings
$1300
Auckland
Toyota Estima Self Contained
Toyota Estima Self Contained
We must sell our Toyota Estima with all our camping gear! Price negotiable!
Added: 19/03/2019
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$5000
Wellington
NISSAN SERENA Self Contained
Nissan Serena Self Contained
1st generation camper with all the basics included
Added: 19/03/2019
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$3300
Christchurch
2003 Nissan Presage
2003 Nissan Presage
first hand backpacker car from 2003
Added: 19/03/2019
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