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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 148 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

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
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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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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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living
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When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
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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

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

AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
JUCY Cruise Milford Sound JUCY Cruise Milford Sound
Pick up locations from Queenstown & Te Anau
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping