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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

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
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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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
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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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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.
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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.

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

Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping