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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 167 job vacancies listed!

10/06 - Chef De Partie And Kitchen Hands
10/06 - Barista
10/06 - Yard Hand / Vehicle Detailer
10/06 - Second Chef
10/06 - Work For Accommodation
10/06 - Medical Administrator 6 To 12 Mths
10/06 - Flower Bulb Process Worker
10/06 - Kitchen Hand Dishwasher
10/06 - Temp Medical Administrators
10/06 - Support Worker Central Wellington A

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4200
Christchurch
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Honda Stepwgn 2006 Camper Self Contained
Ready to live in the car
Added: 09/06/2026
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$2200
Auckland
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Honda Civic 2005
Cheap Reliable 2005 Honda Civic
Added: 09/06/2026
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$4500
Auckland
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2006 Mazda Demio
Clean, roomie, and reliable Open to offers
Added: 08/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking the bank
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.
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Food & Drink
Let us take you on a little journey through the food and drink delights of New Zealand.

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

AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Largest colony of Little penguins on mainland New
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping