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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.
AWF Travel Cars NZ
Jobs

We have 149 job vacancies listed!

09/06 - Garden Labourer Whangarei
09/06 - Shop Fitting Labourers Invercargill
09/06 - Housekeeper
08/06 - Building Farm And Tractor Work
08/06 - Housekeeping Hot Tub Superstars
08/06 - Concrete Labourer
08/06 - General Labourer
08/06 - Agricontracting Tractor Drivers
08/06 - Chefs
08/06 - Housekeeping Supervisor

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$3900
Auckland
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2011 Nissan Note Reliable Very Economical
Perfect daily commuter or first car for learners Only selling because it is no longer nee
Added: 08/06/2026
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$9500
Auckland
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Honda Stepwgn
FOR SALE Fully Equipped Honda Step Wagon Campervan Self-Contained, Reliable Ready for
Added: 08/06/2026
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$9000
Auckland
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2006 Self Contained Serena
Low mileage and ready to travel
Added: 08/06/2026
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Travel Guide
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Bucket List on a Budget
Strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't tick off some amazing things. Check out our ultimate guide.
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect
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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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Accommodation Options
NZ has loads of accommodation options, from wild camping to couch surfing. Check out to all your 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 Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping