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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 587 job vacancies listed!

24/10 - Restaurant/bar Start Now
24/10 - Casual Events Front Of House
24/10 - Casual Events Front Of House
24/10 - Blueberry
24/10 - Kiwifruit Male Flower Picking
24/10 - Kiwfruit Male Flower Picking
24/10 - Bar Person
24/10 - Flower Pickers Wanted Great Vibes
24/10 - Kiwifruit Orchard Maintenance
24/10 - Tongariro Hut Stay Help Wanted

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Kiwi Road Trips Kiwi Road Trips
Freedom Camping Vans with Buy-Back Guarantee
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Jetstar Jetstar
Flying in NZ is cheaper than you think!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$4000
Auckland
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Mazda Axela 2005
small-ish and reliable
Added: 23/10/2026
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$6900
Nelson/Picton
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Mitsubishi Delica 4x4 Spacegear
This is a go anywhere 4x4 camper, high wheel base ,snorkel ,tow bar,diesel
Added: 21/10/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Serena
Ready to go, self-contained car
Added: 21/10/2026
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Travel Guide
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BBNZ's Guide to Hostel Living
Find out what living in a hostel in New Zealand is really like with tips, etiquette and what to expect
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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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Converting overseas driving licence
Check out our guide to how you convert your driving licence to a NZ one.
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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 Backpacker jobs
Self Containment certificates Tradestaff
Jobs

North Island

South Island

Activity Listings

Popular Activities in NZ

Auckland Adventure Jet Auckland Adventure Jet
Supercharged 35 minute trip
Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking Cathedral Cove Sea Kayaking
Rated as one of the best sea kayaking trips in NZ
Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking Pohatu Penguins Sea Kayaking
Wildlife guaranteed
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping