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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 216 job vacancies listed!

12/07 - Star Cleaner Wanted
12/07 - Housekeeping Global Village
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

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
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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How to Rent a Car
Having your own transport will help you explore New Zealand's hidden gems without breaking the bank
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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.
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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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Working In New Zealand
Check out our guide to what you will need to work in 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

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