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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 568 job vacancies listed!

30/10 - Foh / Bartender Kitchen Assistant
30/10 - Labourer Queenstown Blocklaying
30/10 - Amenities Cleaners
30/10 - Casual Fixedterm Retail Sales
30/10 - Forklift Operator
30/10 - Farm/factory Work Available
30/10 - Foh
30/10 - Farm Assistant Tractor Drivers
30/10 - Housekeeping In Aoraki Mt Cook
30/10 - Kitchen Hand/assistant

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
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
$15000
Wellington
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Toyota Hiace Self Contained
Turn key ready, live in van with an amazing fold away double bed to desk setup
Added: 30/10/2026
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$4600
Nelson/Picton
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Toyota Wish 2004 Fully Equipped Camper Automatic
Automatic Fuel-Efficient FULLY EQUIPPED CAMPER , Ready for Your Next Adventure
Added: 29/10/2026
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$32000
Christchurch
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Mazda Titan 100 Home
Available in Christchurch area from 15th December NEW COF
Added: 29/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.
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Accommodation Options
NZ has loads of accommodation options, from wild camping to couch surfing. Check out to all your options.
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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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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.

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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping