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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 409 job vacancies listed!

11/09 - Kiwifruit Orchard Work
11/09 - Kiwifruit Orchard Work Hourly
11/09 - Event Help
11/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
11/09 - Support Worker Central Wellington A
11/09 - Support Worker Central Wellington H
11/09 - Support Worker Central Wellington O
11/09 - Retail Salesperson
11/09 - Telehandler Operator
11/09 - 2 X Tractor Operator Viticulture

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
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
$4800
Queenstown/Wanaka
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Low Kms 111xxx Km 2013 Nissan Latio 12l
LOW KMS 111,XXX km 2013 Nissan Latio 12L
Added: 10/09/2026
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$13000
Auckland
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Toyota Alphard Green Self Contained
Available in October English Spanish
Added: 09/09/2026
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$9990
Christchurch
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Your Trusty Budget Friendly Camper For 2 Self Contained
Ex Rental Campervan Rented on Camplify - Ready To Go For Next Owner
Added: 08/09/2026
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Travel Guide
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Top 10 Reasons to Stay in a Hostel
Unsure on whether a hostel is right for you? Then check out our Top 10 reasons why it might be
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Fruit Pick Your Way Around NZ
Travelling can be expensive so why not supplement your travels with a bit of seasonal fruit picking work
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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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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!

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 Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping