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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

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
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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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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Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work
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Customs, Excise & Quarantine
Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!
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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.

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!
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping