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 436 job vacancies listed!

14/11 - Tree Nursery Work
14/11 - Hostel Assistant
14/11 - Pet Sitter Needed
14/11 - Front Of House / Waitstaff
14/11 - Apple Thinning And Summer Work
14/11 - Cleaning For Accommodation
14/11 - Food And Beverage
14/11 - Restaurant Manager
14/11 - Summer Chef Position
14/11 - Event Work The Coro Classic

view all our vacancies >>
Activity Listings

Transport Companies

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
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
$9990
Auckland
main photo
No Cambelt Self Contained Buyback Guarantee
Certified self-contained EstimaBuyback Guarantee amp 6,000km 5050 Repair Warranty-GBB26
Added: 13/11/2026
view details
$9990
Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty
main photo
Toyota Estima Self Contained Buyback Guarantee Fbe338
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 13/11/2026
view details
$9990
Auckland
main photo
Toyota Estima Self Contained Buyback Guarantee Fbe338
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 13/11/2026
view details
Travel Guide
image
Best Beaches - South Island
With so much amazing coastline on the South Island its always going to be hard to choose what the best beaches are, but here is our pick of them.
image
NZ Best Beaches - North Island
You are spoilt for choice, but here are a few of our favourite spots.
image
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.
image
Visa Information
Check out our guide to applying for a NZ Working Holiday or Visitor visa.

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

Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy AJ Hackett Nevis Bungy
Highest bungy in NZ
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping