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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.

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Jobs

We have 574 job vacancies listed!

25/10 - Dairy Farm Assistant $30 P/hr

25/10 - Casual Horitcultural

25/10 - Chefs/cooks

24/10 - Motel Housekeeper

24/10 - Casual Labourer/assistant

24/10 - Jobs In Tauranga

24/10 - Bud Thinning Oct 2026

24/10 - Front Office Assistant Tracknet

24/10 - Restaurant/bar Start Now

24/10 - Casual Events Front Of House

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent

Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.

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

$4000

Auckland

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Mazda Axela 2005

small-ish and reliable

Added: 23/10/2026

$6900

Nelson/Picton

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Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Spacegear

This is a go anywhere 4x4 camper, high wheel base ,snorkel ,tow bar,diesel

Added: 21/10/2026

$8500

Christchurch

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Nissan Serena

Ready to go, self-contained car

Added: 21/10/2026

Travel Guide

Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.

Let us take you on a little journey through the food and drink delights of New Zealand.

Customs, Excise & Quarantine

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

Best Bungee Jumps

Where better to try a bungee jump than where it all started back in the eighties.

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

Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer

Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing

Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work

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