Pinterest Facebook Instagram
backpackerboard
Backpacker Job Board

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 332 job vacancies listed!

23/08 - Skilled And General Labourers
23/08 - Hotel Assistant
23/08 - Cafe/motel Allrounde Couple Welcome
23/08 - Dairy Farm Hand 1 Person Only
23/08 - Caregivers / Healthcare Assistants
23/08 - General Labourer
23/08 - Barista
23/08 - Housekeeping In Mt Cook
22/08 - Cleaner
22/08 - Building And Farm Help

view all our vacancies >>
Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$12495
Auckland
main photo
Selfcontained2006 Toyota Alphardnew Wof
Self-containedNEW WOFInverterFridge
Added: 19/08/2026
view details
$10990
Auckland
main photo
Sc Toyota Estima With Buyback
Well maintained, comfortable sleeper van with no hassles about selling at end of your trip
Added: 18/08/2026
view details
$10990
Auckland
main photo
Sc Toyota Estima With Buyback
Well maintained, comfortable car with no hassles about selling at end of your trip
Added: 18/08/2026
view details
Travel Guide
image
Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.
image
Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work
image
When To Go
An overview of the different seasons and what you can expect in terms of weather & activities.
image
Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.

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

Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
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