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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 499 job vacancies listed!

05/11 - Vineyard Workers
05/11 - Kitchen Hand/prep Chef Foh
05/11 - Housekeeper Adventure Hostels
05/11 - Waiting / Housekeeping
05/11 - Allan Scott Bistro Front Of House
05/11 - Farm Assistant
05/11 - Bartender
05/11 - General Vineyard Hands
05/11 - Pizza Chef Or Chef De Partie
05/11 - Food Truck Staff

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
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.
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$9990
Auckland
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Buyback Guarantee Green Self Contained No Cambelt
Self-contained Toyota Estima with Buyback Guarantee amp New WOF
Added: 05/11/2026
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$10000
Tauranga & Bay Of Plenty
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2010 Mitsubishi L300 Lwb
Fully set-up and ready to hit the road
Added: 05/11/2026
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$27500
Auckland
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2010 Nissan Caravan Self Contained
Quality interior set up, very comfortable for living
Added: 05/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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Bucket List on a Budget
Strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't tick off some amazing things. Check out our ultimate guide.
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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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Transport Options
Boat, bus, plane, train or car - take your pick! Our guide gives an overview of your different options.
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Guide to Living in a Hostel For Long Termers
Are you planning on living in a hostel for a while - then check out our guide to the Pros and Cons of long term hostel living

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

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
Tekapo Springs Tekapo Springs
Hot pools, waterslide, spa, ice-rink & star gazing
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping