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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 378 job vacancies listed!

01/09 - Bud Thinning Oct 2026
01/09 - Jobs In Tauranga
01/09 - Kitchen Hand / Assistant
01/09 - Work In A Pub Start Asap
01/09 - Hospitality All Rounder Start Asap
01/09 - Sous Chef Wanted
01/09 - Waiter/waitress
01/09 - Skilled And General Labourers
01/09 - Waiter/waitress
01/09 - Inulation Installer Labourer

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry
Travel between Wellington & Picton
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4995
Auckland
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2010 Subaru Legacy Wagon
Very Tidy, Cambelt Replaced, Apple CarPlay, Service History
Added: 30/08/2026
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$4000
Queenstown/Wanaka
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2005 Mazda 6 Station Wagon
This type of car has a long, reliable, lifespan It's in great condition and runs perfect
Added: 29/08/2026
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$19900
Auckland
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Nissan Caravan Green Self Contained New Wof
Low mileage and all included green self contained van
Added: 28/08/2026
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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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New Zealand Health Service
Read our quick guide to all things New Zealand health related such as how to seek medical advice.
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Flights Guide
Read our comprehensive guide on getting to, and around, New Zealand.
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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.

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

Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Paddle Wanaka Paddle Wanaka
Guided tours from $139pp
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping