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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 327 job vacancies listed!

24/07 - Tractor Operator Vegetable Crop
24/07 - Berry Planting Crew
24/07 - Calf Rearer
24/07 - Barista
24/07 - Front Desk Executive
24/07 - Skilled And General Labourers
24/07 - Cafe Allrounder
24/07 - Laundry/cleaner Housekeeper
24/07 - Handyman
24/07 - Kitchen Hand/barista

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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
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$6000
Christchurch
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Battery replaced and full service done in May
Added: 24/07/2026
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$4200
Auckland
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2006 Honda Odyssey Absolute $4200
Find it in detail via car jam httpswwwcarjamconzcarplateJGA225
Added: 23/07/2026
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$6500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Isis Campervan
Low mileage campervan with camping gear included
Added: 23/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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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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Hostel Communal Areas - Do's & Don'ts
Our handy guide to all the rules and customs for happy living in hostels
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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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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.

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
Great Barrier Island with SeaLink Great Barrier Island with SeaLink
You’ll be amazed at what’s on offer
Bay of Islands Parasail Bay of Islands Parasail
Highest Parasail in NZ! 1200ft from the boat
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping