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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 218 job vacancies listed!

12/07 - Dairy Farmhand/ Calf Rearer
12/07 - Cleaner
12/07 - Labour Help For Accommodation
12/07 - Cleaning For Accommodation
11/07 - Au Pair On Farm
11/07 - Carpenter / General Trade Assistant
11/07 - Gardener Maintenance
11/07 - Plant Nursery Assistant
11/07 - Worker On Sheep And Beef Station
10/07 - Dairy Farm Helper

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$2700
Auckland
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Honda Fit 2002 For Sale
Best small car for city and roadtrip
Added: 09/07/2026
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$10500
Christchurch
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Converted Van Honda Elysion 2005 Job Accommodation Conta
After months of touring New Zealands roads in this van, its time for it to find a new o
Added: 07/07/2026
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$15500
Christchurch
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Mitsubishi L300 Long Selfcontained Wof Rego Read
Mitsubishi L300 Long Self-Contained WOF REGO Ready to Travel NZ
Added: 07/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.
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Bucket List on a Budget
Strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't tick off some amazing things. Check out our ultimate guide.
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Flights Guide
Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.

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

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
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping