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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 233 job vacancies listed!

03/07 - Fabrication Welder/boiler Maker
03/07 - National Park Lodge Worker Wanted
03/07 - Factory Labour + Forklift Operators
03/07 - Skilled And General Labourers
03/07 - Reception
03/07 - Receptionhousekeeping
03/07 - Construction Labourer
03/07 - Class 4 Hiab Driver
03/07 - Customer Service/ Vehicle Detailer
03/07 - Front Of House Staff

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Wild About New Zealand Wild About New Zealand
Grab your pack and we'll look after the rest
KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase KiwiQuest Camper Pre-Purchase
Limited Spaces: Pre-Order your Campervan today
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$12500
Auckland
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Nissan Elgrand 2006 Selfcontained Campervan 2029
Green sticker until August 2029, low mileage, price negotiable
Added: 02/07/2026
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$5000
Auckland
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Honda Airwave 2005 Price Negotiable
Honda airwave 2005 - 5000NZD or equivalent in -PRICE NEGOTIABLE Wof 0127 Rego 2210 A
Added: 02/07/2026
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$8500
Christchurch
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Nissan Presage 2008
Selling my amazing Van after almost a whole year living and traveling around both islands
Added: 01/07/2026
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Travel Guide
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Best Cycle Trails
Enjoy New Zealand from the bike saddle and tour those harder to reach places
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Access All Areas
For such an open, welcoming country, it is no surprise New Zealand boasts excellent facilities for travellers with disabilities.
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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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Travel Insurance
OK, this maybe a boring subject but it really is important you have adequate insurance....read on!!

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

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
Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures Abel Tasman Sailing Adventures
Explore the Abel Tasman the quiet & relaxing way!
Popular Activities: Skydiving, Kayaking, Dolphin Swimming, Bungy Jumping