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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 232 job vacancies listed!

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
10/07 - Bar/wait Staff
10/07 - Barista
10/07 - Winter Pruning Tree Training
10/07 - Front Desk Executive

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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
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
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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Best Hikes in New Zealand
Fancy getting out and stretching your legs while taking in some amazing scenery? Here are some of the best.
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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 Itineraries
In need of a little inspiration or baffled with so many amazing options for your trip to NZ..then check out our guide.
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What To Pack
Not sure what you need to pack for travelling. Worry not, we have a comprehensive list of what you need.

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

Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Whale Watch Kaikoura Whale Watch Kaikoura
view giant sperm whales
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping