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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 215 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

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Campervanz Rentals Campervanz Rentals
Custom Build Campervans for rent
Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
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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30 Top Facts
Think you know all about New Zealand - then read our Top 30 Facts article as you might be surprised!
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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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Ski the Scenery – Enjoying New Zealand from the Slopes
There's only so much of New Zealand's majesty you can appreciate from sea level. Strap on your skis and hit the slopes to get a Kea's eye perspective of this beautiful land.
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Passport Control & Immigration
Not sure what to expect when you arrive. Then check out out our guide to NZ passport control & immigration.

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
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Auckland Jet Boat Tours Auckland Jet Boat Tours
Auckland's Supreme Scream Machine!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping