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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 489 job vacancies listed!

30/09 - Livein Lodge Housekeepers
30/09 - Hostel Staff
30/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
30/09 - Yard Hand / Vehicle Detailer Chch
30/09 - Hostel Housekeeping
30/09 - Housekeepers
30/09 - Asst Manager Housekeeping/reception
30/09 - Builders Assistant /painter Etc
30/09 - Front Of House Wait Staff
30/09 - Housekeeper Live In Short Term

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$8000
Christchurch
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2004 Toyota Estima Selfcontained Campervan
Green self contained car, fully equiped with fresh WOF
Added: 30/09/2026
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$14000
Auckland
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Mitsubishi L300 Lwb
Mitsubishi L300 LWB 2003 305XXX km 25l Diesel Green self contained
Added: 29/09/2026
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$4850
Wellington
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Campervan
old work van for sale due to illness
Added: 29/09/2026
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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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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
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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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The Golden Rules of Camping in NZ
Thinking about camping while on your travels, then check out our guide to the golden rules you need to follow

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

Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
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