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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 473 job vacancies listed!

12/11 - Farm Hand $30p/hr
12/11 - Forklift Operators Wanted
11/11 - Kiwifruit Fruit Thinning
11/11 - Chef
11/11 - Campground Attendent
11/11 - Housekeeping Glamping Crew Festival
11/11 - Hostel Woofing
11/11 - Apple Thinning
11/11 - Housekeepers
11/11 - Farm Hand

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$18999
Auckland
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Nissan Serena 2013 Self Contained Wof Rego
Low Milage, Automatic, Long WOF, Ready to go
Added: 11/11/2026
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$17499
Auckland
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2003 Toyota Hiace Fully Equipped And Self Contained 4years
Lots camping gear
Added: 11/11/2026
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$9000
Auckland
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Nissan Presage Selfcontained
SelfContained, lots of Camping gear, perfectly for immediately start
Added: 11/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.
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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.
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Unique Activities To Do - South Island
You are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing the most spectacular, thrilling or awe-inspiring activities...but here are just a few of our favourites.
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect

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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping