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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.
Seasonal Jobs
Jobs

We have 344 job vacancies listed!

10/12 - Cherry Picking
10/12 - Dishwasherkitchen Hand
10/12 - Senior Chef Required
10/12 - Dairy Farm Worker
09/12 - Adventur Awaitsbackpacker-friendly
09/12 - Adventur Awaitsbackpacker-friendly
09/12 - Life Drawing Models
09/12 - Barista
08/12 - Help Me Make My Shitty Beach House More Awesome
08/12 - Cook Gourmet Burgers - Sole Charge - Takeaways

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Stray Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stray Hop-on Hop-off Bus
You haven't lived unless you've Strayed
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Compare and Choose Compare and Choose
2 berth, 4 berth and 6 berth campers
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Travel Guide
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Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.
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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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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.
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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?
Seasonal Work for backpackers Backpacker seasonal work
Self Containment certificate in Auckland
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Pohautu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohautu Penguins Sea Kayaking
No experience neccesary
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping
Noticeboard Listings
$5500
Auckland
CSC Toyota Lucida
Csc Toyota Lucida
Reliable self contained car with loads of extra gear
Added: 07/12/2023
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$4600
Auckland
Subaru Legacy Sedan
Subaru Legacy Sedan
Wof
Added: 05/12/2023
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$6000
Dunedin
2005 Nissan LaFesta
2005 Nissan Lafesta
Reliable, great fuel economy and perfect for 1 or 2 people.
Added: 05/12/2023
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