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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 433 job vacancies listed!

27/09 - Treeplanting Landscape Workers
27/09 - Machine Operators Box Stackers
27/09 - Veg Planter Wanted!
27/09 - Housekeeping In Mt Cook
27/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
27/09 - Kiwifruit Summer Work
27/09 - Housekeeper Adventure Hostels
27/09 - Hostel Receptionist/housekeeper
27/09 - Housekeeping
27/09 - Veg Planter Wanted!

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
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
$5800
Christchurch
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Toyota Isis
It is fully equipped, freshly serviced, and ready to hit the road
Added: 25/09/2026
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$18000
Auckland
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2002 Lwb Toyota Hiace For Sale
Comfortable van built for ease of living Shes a beaut and ready to go
Added: 24/09/2026
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$14000
Auckland
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Nissan Vanette
Brand New WOF, solar powered fridge and outlets, self contained until 2028
Added: 23/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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Travel Itineraries
In need of a little inspiration or baffled with so many amazing options for your trip to NZ..then check out our guide.

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

Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping