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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 194 job vacancies listed!

19/04 - Support Person Inner City $30hr N
19/04 - Support Person Inner City $30hr A
19/04 - Support Person Inner City $30hr O
18/04 - Kitchen Hand And Kitchen Assistant
18/04 - Motel Assistant
18/04 - Mobile Catering Staff Wairarapa
17/04 - Nanny/au Pair
17/04 - Surf Hostel Work
17/04 - Dairy Farm Assistant
17/04 - Housekeeping/waiter

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild Kiwi Adventure Tours Wild Kiwi Adventure Tours
Small groups, big adventures
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
93% customer rating on Rankers
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$15000
Auckland
Campervan Nissan El Grand
Campervan Nissan El Grand
Green self contained, Good condition, built for usability, car tent, lots of storage
Added: 18/04/2025
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$5000
Dunedin
Fully equipped minivan for 2 persons
Fully Equipped Minivan For 2 Persons
Embark on your dream journey with this Toyota Estima 1998 self-contained campervan
Added: 17/04/2025
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$7000
Christchurch
Self contained Nissan Serena 2006
Self Contained Nissan Serena 2006
We are selling our beloved camper
Added: 17/04/2025
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Travel Guide
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Converting overseas driving licence
Check out our guide to how you convert your driving licence to a NZ one.
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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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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.
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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.

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?
Seasonal Work for backpackers Backpacker seasonal work
Reclaim tax working holiday Self Containment certificate in Auckland
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
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping