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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 388 job vacancies listed!

29/08 - Orchard Assistants Starting Soon
29/08 - Orchard Worker Accommodation
29/08 - Stockman/woman
28/08 - 2 Friends Or A Couple
28/08 - Bud Thinning Oct 2026
28/08 - Worker On Sheep And Beef Station
28/08 - Fleet Automotive Technician
28/08 - Skilled And General Labourers
28/08 - Hospitality Staff Hahei Beach
28/08 - Kiwifruit Bud Thinning Job + Acc

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
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
$9900
Auckland
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Selfcontained Camper Van Excellent Condition Toyota Estima
Self-contained camper van excellent condition Toyota estima 2005 done 182000 km
Added: 28/08/2026
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$10500
Christchurch
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Selfcontained Toyota Estima 2006 Campervan
Super reliable, comfy van under 200 000 km Toyota Estima 2006, perfect for solo
Added: 27/08/2026
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$10990
Auckland
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Honda Stepwagon 2005 Selfcontained Green Sticker
Well maintained, green sticker 2029, WOF 2027, new windscreen
Added: 27/08/2026
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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 Bungee Jumps
Where better to try a bungee jump than where it all started back in the eighties.
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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.

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