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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 467 job vacancies listed!

11/11 - Receptionist Weekend
11/11 - Housekeeping
11/11 - Housekeeper Receptionist
11/11 - Hospitality Job At Anatoki Salmon
11/11 - Housekeeping
11/11 - Horticultural Worker/flower Busines
11/11 - Holiday Park Assistants
10/11 - Stage/marquee Installers
10/11 - Food And Beverage
10/11 - Reception/housekeeper Free Accomoda

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Activity Listings

Transport Companies

BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd BANZ Tours & Rentals Ltd
Freedom & Comfort
Road Runner Rentals Road Runner Rentals
More freedom. Better views. Park up. Sleep well.
Grab-a-Seat Grab-a-Seat
Most fares $100 or less!
Transport: Tours, Bus & Coach, Campervan Rentals, Car Rentals, Flights, Ferries & Train, Ride Share
Noticeboard Listings
$17500
Christchurch
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Nissan Caravan
2009 Nissan Caravan Self-Contained Campervan Ready for Your NZ Adventure
Added: 10/11/2026
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$5000
Auckland
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Skoda Scout 4x4
Great for touring NZ
Added: 10/11/2026
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$7500
Auckland
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Green Sticker Nissan Vanette Available Now
Fully equipped and cozy
Added: 10/11/2026
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Travel Guide
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NZ Best Beaches - North Island
You are spoilt for choice, but here are a few of our favourite spots.
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New Zealand ID cards
Lucky enough to look under 25?! Then you might want to think about getting yourself one of these.
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Rotorua on a Budget
If you are running low on travelling funds then check out our guide to grabbing a bargain in Rotorua.
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New Zealand History Through Art
An exploration of New Zealand's art can yield a greater understanding of the country's history, and the many cultural influences which has helped shape it.

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