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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 485 job vacancies listed!

07/10 - Skilled And General Labourers
07/10 - Housekeeping In Aoraki Mt Cook
06/10 - Experienced Chef
06/10 - Kumara Planting Staff
06/10 - Au Pair / Relief Milker
06/10 - Housekeeper / Cleaner Kaiteriteri
06/10 - Bar Person / Escape Room Gamemaster
06/10 - Carpenter
06/10 - Gardener / Landscaper Role
06/10 - Kiwi Orchard Work

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
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
$5500
Christchurch
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Toyota Isis Silver
Fully equipped, freshly serviced, and ready to hit the road GREEN Self-Contained Stamp
Added: 06/10/2026
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$14500
Christchurch
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Nissan Caravan Large 2008
Large self contained campervan, easy for taller people
Added: 06/10/2026
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$8500
Queenstown/Wanaka
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Campervan 2010 Nissan Serena
2010 Nissan Serena Campervan
Added: 06/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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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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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

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
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping