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WELCOME TO BACKPACKERBOARD

Welcome to the biggest and 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 529 job vacancies listed!

22/05 - Grape Vine Pruning In Sunny Hb
22/05 - Labourer
22/05 - Kitchen Handcook
22/05 - Handyman Gardener
22/05 - Furniture Mover
22/05 - Exterior Plasterer
22/05 - Full Time 18holiday Pay
22/05 - Kitchen Handdishwasher
22/05 - Group Tour Hostel Manager
22/05 - Vegetable Packhouse Position

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Escape Rentals Escape Rentals
200 individually flavoured designs
Wendekreisen Travel Ltd Wendekreisen Travel Ltd
Specialists in campervan rental
Pegasus Rental Cars Pegasus Rental Cars
One of the oldest car rental companies in NZ
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Travel Guide
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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
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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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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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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.

What's new in the guide

How to Rent a Car
Taking a Tour with Flying Kiwi
New Zealand History Through Art
Ski to See – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes

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 Hostels | Cheap Accommodation New Zealand Travellers Car Insurance
Tax back service when leaving New Zealand YHA NZ
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Haka Mountain Bike Tours Haka Mountain Bike Tours
Fully inclusive tours
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping
Noticeboard Listings
$7999
Nelson/Picton
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MB100 SELF-CONTAINED WITH SOLAR PANEL
2003 Mercedes Benz Mb100 Selfcontained With Solar Panel
big reliable campervan with solar panel + second battery and low consumption
Added: 22/05/2019
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$7999
Christchurch
2003 MERCEDES BENZ MB100 SELF-CONTAINED WITH SOLAR PANEL
2003 Mercedes Benz Mb100 Selfcontained With Solar Panel
big reliable campervan with solar panel + second battery and low consumption
Added: 22/05/2019
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$1400
Christchurch
Toyota Camry 1999
Toyota Camry 1999
low gas mileage, reliable, lots of space for sleeping, large trunk
Added: 22/05/2019
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