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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 526 job vacancies listed!

01/11 - Flooring Labourer In Timaru
01/11 - Farm Assistant
01/11 - Dairy Farm Position
01/11 - Kitchen Hand
01/11 - House Keepers Whitianga
01/11 - Day Spa/massage Therapist
31/10 - Lavender Farm And Wilding Pine Crew
31/10 - Painter
31/10 - General Help On Farm
31/10 - Campervan Cleaning

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
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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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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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in New Zealand.
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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.
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.

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

Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
E-Ko Tours E-Ko Tours
Dolphin viewing from $99 & Swimming from $165
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping