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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 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

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
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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Ski the Scenery – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes
There's only so much of New Zealand's majesty you can appreciate from sea level. Strap on your skis and hit the slopes to get a Kea's eye perspective of this beautiful land.
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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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Working Holiday Visa (WHV)
Unsure whether you need or would use a Working Holiday Visa - then check out our guide to why you should choose one!
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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.

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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping