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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 485 job vacancies listed!

03/10 - Dairy Assistant
03/10 - Motel Cleaners
03/10 - Fired Pizza Co Omaha Beach
03/10 - Wood Fired Pizza Maker
03/10 - Blueberry Pickers
03/10 - Front Desk Executive
03/10 - Housekeepers Dunedin
03/10 - Cleaner/ Housekeeper/grounds
03/10 - Customer Services Representative
03/10 - Stargazing Tour Guide

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

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
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
$3490
Christchurch
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1997 Toyota Spacio $ Negotiable
1997 Toyota Spacio 147,700 km Fresh WOF full camping gear - 3499 Negotiable
Added: 02/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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2008 Toyota Estima Selfcontained Campervan For Sale
SOLAR POWER Charge Even When the Engine Is OFF
Added: 02/10/2026
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$12500
Auckland
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Toyota Voxy 2006 Selfcontained Campervan
Self-Contained Toyota Voxy Fresh WOF Fully Equipped Campervan Auckland
Added: 01/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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Rotorua's - Best Of Culture
Not yet made it to Rotorua - then you are missing out on a load of great cultural / Maori stuff.
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Customs, Excise & Quarantine
Don't get caught out when you arrive in New Zealand. Make sure you read our quick guide before you go!
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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!
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Auckland on a Budget
If you know where to look there are loads of cool things you can do and places to stay in Auckland that won't break the bank.

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

Pohatu Penguins Pohatu Penguins
Regenerative tours supporting conservation work
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Taupo Tandem Skydiving Taupo Tandem Skydiving
Only $379 for 15,000ft
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping