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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 545 job vacancies listed!

10/10 - Massage/ Beauty Therapist
10/10 - Travel Nz Earn $3k/week
10/10 - Travel Southern Island W/ Camper
10/10 - Backpacker Sales Job $3k/week
10/10 - Vinyard Workers
10/10 - Treeplanting Landscape Workers
10/10 - Kiwifruit Orchard Staff
10/10 - Kitchen Hand
10/10 - Kiwifruit Start Now Bonuses
10/10 - Bud Thinning Bonuses Paid

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$9000
Christchurch
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Mazda Mpv 4wd Selfcontained Camper
Mazda MPV 4WD Self-Contained Camper Fully Equipped Ready to Travel NZ9,000
Added: 09/10/2026
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$12990
Auckland
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Self Contained Roof Rack Awning Buyback Guarantee
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 09/10/2026
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$28000
Auckland
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Nissan Caravan
2011 NISSAN CARAVAN HIGH ROOF LONG WHEEL BASE SELF-CONTAINED FULLY EQ
Added: 09/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.
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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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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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Currency, Money & Tipping
Read our handy guide on NZ currency, tipping and accessing banking facilities.

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

Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping