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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 501 job vacancies listed!

02/10 - Grocery Store Retail Assistant
02/10 - Tractor Driver
02/10 - Kumara Sorting And Planting
02/10 - Building And Farm Help
02/10 - Part Time / Casual Waitstaff
02/10 - Kitchen Hand / Assistant
02/10 - Orchard Worker Needed Asap
02/10 - Kiwifruit Bud Thinning
02/10 - Rotisserie Pitmaster/ Rotisseur
02/10 - Hostel Assistant

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$3490
Christchurch
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1997 Toyota Spacio $ Negotiable
1997 Toyota Spacio 147,700 km Fresh WOF full camping gear - 3499 Negotiable
Added: 02/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Estima Selfcontained Campervan For Sale
SOLAR POWER Charge Even When the Engine Is OFF
Added: 02/10/2026
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$13999
Auckland
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2005 Toyota Noah $13999 Fully Equipment
Camping gear
Added: 02/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.
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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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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking 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 Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
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